Ankleshwar–Rajpipla section
| Ankleshwar–Rajpipla section | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Owner | Indian Railways |
| Locale | Gujarat |
| Termini | |
| Stations | 12 |
| Service | |
| Operator(s) | Western Railway |
| Technical | |
| Track length | 62 km (39 mi) |
| Number of tracks | 1 |
| Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge |
| Electrification | Ongoing |
The Ankleshwar–Rajpipla section belongs to Vadodara division of Western Railway zone in Gujarat State.[1]
History
[edit]Ankleshwar-Raj Pardi branch was opened in 1897. The length of Ankleshwar-Raj Pardi branch was 30 km. Raj Pardi-Umalla branch was opened in 1899. The length of Raj Pardi-Umalla branch was 8 km. Umalla-Amletha and Amletha-Rajpipla branch was opened in 1899 and 1917 respectively.[2]
Foundation stone for Ankleshwar–Rajpipla section Gauge conversion was laid in 2008.[3] The Narrow gauge to Broad gauge conversion of Ankleshwar–Rajpipla section was completed in 2013.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Passing trains through Ankleshwar–Rajpipla section". India Rail Info.
- ^ "Section opening dates from History of Western Railways, Ministry of Railways" (PDF). Western Railway.
- ^ "Ankleshwar-Rajpipla gauge conversion work completed". Business Standard.
- ^ "Ankleshwar-Rajpipla railway route to become operational soon". Zee News.
- ^ "Preparation of Railway Master Plan for the State of Gujarat". GIDB.
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