Anand–Godhra section

The Anand–Godhra section belongs to Vadodara division of Western Railway zone in Gujarat State.[1]

Anand–Godhra section
Godhra Junction is an important railway station on Anand–Godhra section
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleGujarat
Termini
Stations11
Service
Operator(s)Western Railway
Technical
Track length79 km (49 mi)
Number of tracks1
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
ElectrificationYes

History

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Anand-Dakor branch was opened in 1874. The length of Anand-Dakor branch was 29 km. Dakor-Rukhyal and Rukhyal-Angadi branch was opened in 1875 and 1876 respectively. The total length of Dakor-Angadi branch was 15 km. 27 km Sevalia-Godhra branch was opened in 1882.[2]

The branch of Anand-Thasra and Thasra-Godhra was electrified in 1983 and 1984 respectively.[3]

Doubling

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Doubling of Anand–Godhra section was sanctioned in 2017-2018.[4] Foundation stone of Anand–Godhra section was laid in 2019.[5] The length of Anand–Godhra section is 79 km.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Passing trains through Anand–Godhra section". India Rail Info.
  2. ^ "Section opening dates from History of Western Railways, Ministry of Railways" (PDF). Western Railway.
  3. ^ "History of Electrification". Irfca.
  4. ^ "Summary of Projets As of 01/10/2017" (PDF). Western Railway.
  5. ^ "Adding Vibrancy to Gujarat's Legacy" (PDF). Indian Railways.
  6. ^ "Vadodara division gets Rs 265 crore sanctioned for railway projects". Times of India.