Template:Infobox rail line The Ankleshwar–Rajpipla section belongs to Template:Rwd division of Western Railway zone in Gujarat State.[1]
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.[2]
Foundation stone for 'Ankleshwar–Rajpipla section' Gauge conversion was laid in 2008.[3] The Narrow gauge to Broad gauge conversion of 'Ankleshwar–Rajpipla section' was completed in 2013.[4][5]
References
- ↑ Passing trains through Ankleshwar–Rajpipla section. India Rail Info.
- ↑ Section opening dates from History of Western Railways, Ministry of Railways. 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.