Viramgam Junction railway station explained

Viramgam Junction
Native Name Lang:gu
Type:Indian Railways station
Style:Indian Railways
Address:Viramgam, Ahmedabad district, Gujarat
Country:India
Coordinates:23.1287°N 72.0529°W
Elevation:29m (95feet)
Line:Viramgam–Mahesana section
Gandhidham–Ahmedabad main line
Viramgam–Okha line
Structure:Standard
Platform:5
Tracks:7
Parking:Yes
Electrified:Yes
Owned:Indian Railways
Operator:Western Railway
Status:Functioning
Former:Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway
Map Type:India#India Gujarat
Map Dot Label:Viramgam Junction railway station
Map Size:300

Viramgam Junction railway station is located in Ahmedabad district of Gujarat state of India. It serves Viramgam town. Its code is VG. It comes under division of Western Railway Zone. Passenger, Express and Superfast trains halt here.[1] [2] [3]

History

During 19th century Viramgam railway station owned by BB&CI. During which Ahmedabad–Viramgam section was laid in 1871 by BB&CI. Later BB&CI line was extended to Wadhwan.[4]

Railway reorganization

Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway was merged into the Western Railway on 5 November 1951.[5] Later gauge conversion of Ahmedabad–Viramgam section in 1969 and Viramgam–Hapa section has completed in 1980.[6]

Major trains

Features

It is on Gandhidham–Ahmedabad main line. It is a junction railway station connecting,,,,,,, and Bhavnagar Terminus. About 40 trains pass through this station daily.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gateway Rail starts construction of 5th Rail linked container terminal at Viramgam. India Info Line.
  2. Web site: VG:Passenger Amenities Details As on : 31/03/2018 Division : Ahmedabad. Raildrishti.
  3. Web site: VG/Viramgam Junction. India Rail Info.
  4. Web site: Ahmedabad–Viramgam section History.
  5. Web site: Western Railway came into existence on 5th November, 1951. Western Railways.
  6. Web site: Gauge conversion.