Rajkot–Somnath line

The Rajkot–Somnath line is a railway line connecting Jetalsar and Veraval. It covers a distance of 190 kilometres (120 mi) in Gujarat.

Rajkot–Somnath line
Overview
TypeRegional rail
Light rail
StatusOperational
LocaleGujarat
TerminiRajkot Junction
Somnath
Operation
Opened1890 (1890)
OwnerIndian Railways
Operator(s)Western Railway zone
Technical
Track length190 km (118 mi)
Number of tracks1
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad gauge
Operating speedup to 80 km/h

History

The initial section from Veraval to Junagadh was started in 1880 by Junagadh Railway and opened to traffic in 1888. The line between Rajkot to Jetalsar was started in 1880 by Rajkot–Jetalsar Railway[2] and opened to traffic in 1890.[3] Rajkot-Junagadh-Veraval section was merged with Saurashtra Railway in April 1948. Saurashtra Railway was merged into Western Railway on 5 November 1951. Gauge conversion of Rajkot–Veraval section was announced in 1996-97.[4] Gauge conversion of Rajkot–Veraval has been completed in 2003.[5]

References

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