Viramgam–Surendra Nagar section

ServiceOperator(s)Western RailwayHistoryOpened1872TechnicalTrack length65 km (40 mi)Number of tracks2Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gaugeElectrificationYesOperating speed100 kmph

The Viramgam–Surendranagar section covers a distance of 65 km in Gujarat.

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km Ahmedabad–Viramgam section Viramgam–Mahesana section 0 Viramgam NH 947 Gandhidham–Ahmedabad main line 10 Vani Road 1 Khareshwar Road 19 Sabli Road 2 Bhaskarpara 32 Lilapur Road 39 Kesariya Road 44 Lakhtar 50 Bajrangpura 56 Bala Road Dharangadhra–Surendra Nagar section Surendranagar–Bhavnagar line 67 Surendranagar Wankaner–Surendra Nagar section km

History

During 19th century Viramgam railway station owned by BB&CI. During which Ahmedabad–Viramgam section was laid. In 1872 BB&CI line was extended to Surendranagar. Later Broad gauge network up to Surendranagar was extended in 1879 by BB & CI Railway^[1] The gauge conversion of Viramgam–Hapa section in the year 1980.^[2]

Doubling

Doubling of Viramgam Surendranagar section has been completed since October 2015. Trains have started to ply on the newly laid up line.

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