Viramgam–Mahesana section

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Viramgam–Mahesana section
Mahesana Mehsana New Railway Station MSH.jpg
Mahesana railway station the last stop on Viramgam–Mahesana section
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleGujarat
TerminiViramgam Junction
Mahesana Junction
Service
Operator(s)Western Railway
History
ReopenedJuly 20, 2005; 19 years ago (2005-07-20)
Technical
Track length65 km (40 mi)
Number of tracks1
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Old gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3+38 in)
Route map
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The Viramgam–Mahesana section belongs to Western Railway of Ahmedabad Division.

History[edit]

Viramgam–Mahesana section exists from Princely state time before Independence. Viramgam–Mahesana gauge conversion started during 1991[1] and completed after a long span of more than decade in 2005.[2]

References[edit]

  1. "Irfca history part5".
  2. "Irfca history part-7".