Rajkot–Somnath line explained

Box Width:28em
Rajkot–Somnath line
Type:Regional rail
Light rail
Status:Operational
Locale:Gujarat
Owner:Indian Railways
Operator:Western Railway zone
Character:On Ground
Depot:Veraval Coach Depot
Stock:LHB Coaches
ICF Coaches
Tracklength:1900NaN0
Tracks:1
Gauge: broad gauge
Old Gauge: meter gauge
Electrification:Overhead catenary
Speed:up to 125 km/h
Map State:collapsed

The Rajkot–Somnath line is a railway line connecting Jetalsar and Veraval. It covers a distance of 190km (120miles) in Gujarat.

History

The initial section from Veraval to Junagadh was started in 1880 by Junagadh Railway and opened to traffic in 1888. The line between Rajkot to Jetalsar was started in 1880 by Rajkot–Jetalsar Railway[1] and opened to traffic in 1890.[2] Rajkot-Junagadh-Veraval section was merged with Saurashtra Railway in April 1948. Saurashtra Railway was merged into Western Railway on 5 November 1951. Gauge conversion of Rajkot–Veraval section was announced in 1996-97.[3] Gauge conversion of Rajkot–Veraval has been completed in 2003.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rajkot–Jetalsar Railway.
  2. Web site: Junagadh state Railway.
  3. Web site: Rail budget announcement.
  4. Web site: Gauge conversion. https://archive.today/20130909164241/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-02-21/ahmedabad/27273433_1_gauge-conversion-rajkot-junagadh-junagadh-veraval-stretch . dead . 2013-09-09 . .