Anand–Khambhat line
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Anand–Khambhat line | |
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Overview | |
Status | Operational |
Owner | Indian Railways |
Locale | Gujarat |
Termini | Anand Khambhat (Cambay) |
Stations | 11 |
Service | |
Operator(s) | Western Railway |
Technical | |
Track length | 53 km (33 mi) |
Number of tracks | 1 |
Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge |
Electrification | No |
The Anand–Khambhat line belongs to Vadodara division of Western Railway zone in Gujarat State.[1]
History[edit]
Anand–Petlad branch was opened in 1890. The length of Anand–Petlad branch was 21.84 km. Petlad–Tarapur branch and Tarapur–Khambhat branch was opened in 1901 respectively.[2][3][4]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Passing trains through Anand–Khambhat line". India Rail Info.
- ↑ "Section opening dates from History of Western Railways, Ministry of Railways" (PDF). Western Railway.
- ↑ "Chronology of railways in India, Part 3 (1900 - 1947)". IRFCA.
- ↑ "INDIAN RAILWAYS TIMELINE" (PDF). India Rail Info.