Porbandar–Jetalsar section

The Porbandar–Jetalsar section is a 124 km (77 mi) length of railroad track that connects Porbandar to Jetalsar. It belongs to the Western Railway of Bhavnagar Division in Gujarat, India.

Porbandar–Jetalsar section
Jetalsar Junction the starting station of Porbandar–Jetalsar section
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleGujarat
Termini
Service
Operator(s)Western Railway
History
Opened1890
Technical
Track length124 km (77 mi)
Number of tracks1
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
ElectrificationYes
Route map
km
0
 Porbandar
NH8E-IN.svg NH 8E
13
 Ranavav
24
 Rana Bordi
26
 Sakhpur
29
 Tarsai
32/0
 Wansjaliya Junction
5
 Jashapar
18
 Bhavnad
37
 Gop Jam
54
 Lalpur Jam
71
 Kanalus Junction
 on Viramgam–Okha line
38
 Katkola
48
 Balwa
56
 Jam Jodhpur
 SH-97
71
 Paneli Moti
 SH-226
79
 Bhayavadar
92
 Upleta
 SH-1
102
 Supedi
 SH-109
110
 Dhoraji
 SH-26
 To Rajkot–Somnath line
124
 Jetalsar
 To Rajkot–Somnath line
Source:Google Maps


59206 Porbandar–Kanalus Passenger
59297 Porbandar–Somnath Passenger

History

Porbandar–Jamjodhpur was opened by the Porbandar Railway in 1888,[1] while Jetalsar–Rajkot was opened in 1890 by Jetalsar-Rajkot Railway completing the full section with the support of other Princely state railways.[2] Gauge conversion was completed in 2011.

References
  1. "Porbandar state railway".
  2. "Jetalsar-Rajkot Railway".
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