Viramgam Junction railway station
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 Ahmedabad division of Western Railway Zone. Passenger, Express and Superfast trains halt here. [1][2][3]
Viramgam Junction | |
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| Indian Railways station | |
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| Location | Viramgam, Ahmedabad district, Gujarat India |
| Coordinates | 23°07′43″N 72°03′10″E |
| Elevation | 29 metres (95 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | Western Railway |
| Line(s) | Viramgam–Mahesana section Gandhidham–Ahmedabad main line Viramgam–Okha line |
| Platforms | 5 |
| Tracks | 7 |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard |
| Parking | Yes |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Station code | VG |
| Zone(s) | Western Railway |
| Division(s) | Ahmedabad |
| History | |
| Opened | 1871 |
| Electrified | Yes |
| Previous names | Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway |
| Location | |
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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]
Features
It is on Gandhidham–Ahmedabad main line. It is a junction railway station connecting Rajkot, Visakhapatnam, Ahmedabad, Bandra Terminus, Dadar Western, Mumbai Central, Okha, Mahesana and Bhavnagar Terminus. About 40 trains pass through this station daily.
References
- "Gateway Rail starts construction of 5th Rail linked container terminal at Viramgam". India Info Line.
- "VG:Passenger Amenities Details As on : 31/03/2018 Division : Ahmedabad". Raildrishti.
- "VG/Viramgam Junction". India Rail Info.
- "Ahmedabad–Viramgam section History".
- "Western Railway came into existence on 5th November, 1951". Western Railways.
- "Gauge conversion".