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The [[Pachora Junction Railway Station|Pachora]]–[[Jamner]] {{track gauge|2ft6in}} narrow-gauge railway line was opened by Central Province Railway in 1919. | The [[Pachora Junction Railway Station|Pachora]]–[[Jamner]] {{track gauge|2ft6in}} narrow-gauge railway line was opened by Central Province Railway in 1919.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.irfca.org/gallery/Trips/west-konkan/jamner/| title=Branching Out in Khandesh| website=IRFCA}}</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
The Pachora–Jamner railway line was constructed by Messrs Shapoorji Godbole and Co. of Bombay. The Pachora–[[Pahur, Maharashtra|Pahur]] section was opened up in 1918 and the rest of the sections in 1919. On termination of the contracts with the former [[Great Indian Peninsula Railway Company]], the line was brought under direct state management with effect from 1 July 1925. | The Pachora–Jamner railway line was constructed by Messrs Shapoorji Godbole and Co. of Bombay. The Pachora–[[Pahur, Maharashtra|Pahur]] section was opened up in 1918 and the rest of the sections in 1919. On termination of the contracts with the former [[Great Indian Peninsula Railway Company]], the line was brought under direct state management with effect from 1 July 1925.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://jalgaonlive.com/tag/pachora-jamner-railway/| title=Pachora-Jamner railway| website=JalgaonLive.com| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160316041335/http://jalgaonlive.com/tag/pachora-jamner-railway/| archivedate=16 March 2016}}</ref> Total length of the railway was 34.62 miles. | ||
[[Pachora–Jamner Passenger]] has a total of 7 halts and 1 Intermediate Stations from [[Pachora Junction Railway Station|Pachora Junction]] to [[Jamner]] and covers a distance of 56&nbsp;km in 2 hours 5 minutes. [[Pachora–Jamner Passenger]] is a train that comes under [[Bhusawal Railway Division]] of Indian Railways. | [[Pachora–Jamner Passenger]] has a total of 7 halts and 1 Intermediate Stations from [[Pachora Junction Railway Station|Pachora Junction]] to [[Jamner]] and covers a distance of 56&nbsp;km in 2 hours 5 minutes. [[Pachora–Jamner Passenger]] is a train that comes under [[Bhusawal Railway Division]] of Indian Railways.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/JALGAON/comm_railways.html//| title=Transport and Communications - Railways| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304040124/https://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/JALGAON/comm_railways.html//| archivedate=4 March 2016| website=Maharashtra Government}}</ref> | ||
== Conversion to broad gauge == | == Conversion to broad gauge == | ||
In 2016, [[Indian Railways]] announced that the railway would be converted to {{RailGauge|1676mm|lk=on}} [[broad gauge]]. | In 2016, [[Indian Railways]] announced that the railway would be converted to {{RailGauge|1676mm|lk=on}} [[broad gauge]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://pib.nic.in/archive/releases98/lyr98/l0698/PIBR110698.html| title=Conversion of Pachora-Jamner Rail Line in Maharashtra| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170316113050/http://pib.nic.in/archive/releases98/lyr98/l0698/PIBR110698.html| archivedate=16 March 2017| website=NIC.in}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 23:35, 21 March 2026
| Pachora–Jamner section | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Owner | Indian Railways |
| Locale | Maharashtra |
| Termini | Pachora Jamner |
| Stations | 9 |
| Service | |
| Operator(s) | Western Railway |
| Technical | |
| Track length | 56 km (35 mi) |
| Number of tracks | 1 |
| Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) |
| Electrification | Yes |
The Pachora–Jamner 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) narrow-gauge railway line was opened by Central Province Railway in 1919.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
The Pachora–Jamner railway line was constructed by Messrs Shapoorji Godbole and Co. of Bombay. The Pachora–Pahur section was opened up in 1918 and the rest of the sections in 1919. On termination of the contracts with the former Great Indian Peninsula Railway Company, the line was brought under direct state management with effect from 1 July 1925.[2] Total length of the railway was 34.62 miles.
Pachora–Jamner Passenger has a total of 7 halts and 1 Intermediate Stations from Pachora Junction to Jamner and covers a distance of 56 km in 2 hours 5 minutes. Pachora–Jamner Passenger is a train that comes under Bhusawal Railway Division of Indian Railways.[3]
Conversion to broad gauge[edit | edit source]
In 2016, Indian Railways announced that the railway would be converted to 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge.[4]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Branching Out in Khandesh". IRFCA.
- ↑ "Pachora-Jamner railway". JalgaonLive.com. Archived from the original on 16 March 2016.
- ↑ "Transport and Communications - Railways". Maharashtra Government. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
- ↑ "Conversion of Pachora-Jamner Rail Line in Maharashtra". NIC.in. Archived from the original on 16 March 2017.
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