Latur–Miraj section explained

Box Width:300
Other Name:Barsi Light Railway
Owner:Indian Railways
Linelength Km:341.94[1]
Gauge: broad gauge
Old Gauge: (1897-1931)
metre gauge (1931-2008)
Electrification:Yes
Map Name:Latur–Miraj section
Map State:collapsed

The Latur–Miraj section of the Indian Railways is a 342km (213miles) link from Latur to Miraj. It falls under the administration of the Solapur railway division of Central Railway zone of Indian Railways.

The Barsi Light Railway on the route with a track gauge of opened in 1897.[2] It was converted to metre-gauge between 1929 and 1931 as part of the Great Indian Peninsula Railway. The section was converted from metre gauge to broad gauge in 2007–2008. It was electrified in 2014.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MRJ/Miraj Junction to LUR/Latur . Indiarailinfo . 18 February 2019.
  2. Calthrop, E. R., 1997,Light Railway Construction, Plateway Press.
  3. Web site: Surveys for 19 new rail lines proposed in Interim Rail Budget . India TV News, 12 February 2014 .
  4. Web site: RAILWAY BUDGET: WHAT MAHARASHTRA GETS . Sakal Times, 2 May 2017.