Ankleshwar–Rajpipla section

The Ankleshwar–Rajpipla section belongs to Vadodara division of Western Railway zone in Gujarat State.[1]

Ankleshwar–Rajpipla section
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleGujarat
Termini
Stations12
Service
Operator(s)Western Railway
Technical
Track length62 km (39 mi)
Number of tracks1
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
ElectrificationOngoing

History

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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

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  1. ^ "Passing trains through Ankleshwar–Rajpipla section". India Rail Info.
  2. ^ "Section opening dates from History of Western Railways, Ministry of Railways" (PDF). Western Railway.
  3. ^ "Ankleshwar-Rajpipla gauge conversion work completed". Business Standard.
  4. ^ "Ankleshwar-Rajpipla railway route to become operational soon". Zee News.
  5. ^ "Preparation of Railway Master Plan for the State of Gujarat". GIDB.