Viramgam–Mahesana section

The Viramgam–Mahesana section belongs to Western Railway of Ahmedabad Division.

Viramgam–Mahesana section
Overview
StatusOperational
LocaleGujarat
TerminiViramgam Junction
Mahesana Junction
Operation
ReopenedJuly 20, 2005 (2005-07-20)
OwnerIndian Railways
Operator(s)Western Railway
Technical
Track length66 km (41 mi)
Number of tracks1
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Old gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3 38 in)
Route map
Viramgam–Mahesana section
To Viramgam-Okha line
0 Viramgam Junction
To Ahmedabad–Viramgam section
14 Jaksi
19 Bhankoda
29 Detroj
33 Ghelda
38 Katosan road
46 Jotana
55 Linch
To Jaipur–Ahmedabad line
64 Mahesana Junction
To Jaipur–Ahmedabad line

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History

Viramgam–Mahesana section exists from Princely state time before Independence. Viramgam–Mahesana gauge conversion started during 1991[2] and completed after a long span of more than decade in 2005.[3]

References

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