Viramgam–Mahesana section
Mahesana railway station the last stop on Viramgam–Mahesana section
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleGujarat
Termini
Service
Operator(s)Western Railway
History
ReopenedJuly 20, 2005 (2005-07-20)
Technical
Track length65 km (40 mi)
Number of tracks1
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Old gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in)
Route map
km
to Jaipur–Ahmedabad line
0
 Mahesana Junction
 to Jaipur–Ahmedabad line
9
 Linch
13
 Bhesana Mankaj
18
 Jotana
22
 Bhatariya
26
 Katosan Road
32
 Ghelda
35
 Detroj
42
 Kanjh
45
 Bhankoda
50
 Jaksi
 to Gandhidham–Ahmedabad main line
65
 Viramgam Junction
 to Viramgam–Okha line
 to Gandhidham–Ahmedabad main line
Sources:[1]

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

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

  1. ↑ "Viramgam - Mahesana Passenger". India Rail Info.
  2. ↑ "Irfca history part5".
  3. ↑ "Irfca history part-7".
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