Gandhidham–Kandla Port section

Gandhidham–Kandla Port section
Gandhidham–Kandla Port section
	File:Kandla Port.jpg Kandla port, the terminal on Gandhidham–Kandla Port section
Overview
Status	Operational
Owner	Indian Railways
Locale	Gujarat
Termini	Gandhidham; Kandla Port
Service
System	Freight
Operator(s)	Western Railway
History
Opened	1930
Technical
Track length	11 km (7 mi)
Number of tracks	2
Track gauge	5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
Route map
	Template:Gandhidham–Kandla Port section

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The Gandhidham–Kandla Port section belongs to the Western Railway of Kutch district in Gujarat state.

History[edit]

The railway was financed by the Maharao Khengarji Bawa of Cutch, and the initial section to Anjar was opened in 1905. An extension from Anjar to the state capital of Bhuj was later made and lines opened in 1908. 15 miles from Anjar to Kandla was opened in 1930. Cutch State Railway was merged into the Western Railway on 5 November 1951.

Route[edit]

Gandhidham–Kandla Port section connects Kandla Port. This line generally used to transport freight to and from Kandla Port.

References[edit]

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