Ankleshwar–Rajpipla section

Railway section in India

Ankleshwar–Rajpipla section
Overview
Status	Operational
Owner	Indian Railways
Locale	Gujarat
Termini	Ankleshwar Rajpipla
Stations	12
Service
Operator(s)	Western Railway
Technical
Track length	62 km (39 mi)
Number of tracks	1
Track gauge	5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
Electrification	Ongoing

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

History

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.

Foundation stone for Ankleshwar–Rajpipla section Gauge conversion was laid in 2008. The Narrow gauge to Broad gauge conversion of Ankleshwar–Rajpipla section was completed in 2013.

References

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

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