Bharuch–Dahej line explained

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Bharuch–Dahej line
Status:Operational
Stations:4
Tracklength:620NaN0
Tracks:1
Electrification:Yes

The Bharuch–Dahej line belongs to division of Western Railway zone in Gujarat State.[1]

History

Bharuch–Jambusar branch was opened in 1914. The length of Bharuch–Jambusar branch was 47 km. Samni–Dahej branch was opened in 1930. The length of Samni–Dahej branch was 39 km. Foundation stone for Bharuch–Dahej line Gauge conversion was laid in 2008.[2] [3] [4] The Narrow gauge to Broad gauge conversion of Bharuch–Dahej line was completed in 2011. Regular train operations was started in 2012.[5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Passing trains through Bharuch–Dahej line. India Rail Info.
  2. Web site: Section opening dates from History of Western Railways, Ministry of Railways. Western Railway.
  3. News: Ankleshwar-Rajpipla gauge conversion work completed. Business Standard India. 30 January 2014 . Press Trust of India .
  4. Web site: BDRCL:The Project Details. BDRCL.
  5. Web site: Rail Connectivity. Gujarat PCPIR.
  6. Web site: A complete list of what Gujarat gets from Railway budget 2011-12. Desh Gujarat. 25 February 2011 .
  7. Web site: BDRCL:The Company - Formation & Mandate. BDRCL.
  8. Web site: Bharuch-Dahej Rail Corridor set to fetch Rs 1,000-cr revenue in 2013-14. Indian Express. 17 December 2013 .
  9. Web site: SPV formed for Bharuch-Samni-Dahej gauge conversion project. Projects Today.

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