Gandhidham–Kandla Port section

ServiceSystemFreightOperator(s)Western RailwayHistoryOpened1930TechnicalTrack length11 km (7 mi)Number of tracks2Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gaugeElectrificationYes

Route map
Legend km to Gandhidham– Samakhiali section to Gandhidham– Bhuj section freight depot 0 Gandhidham BG Kandla Port

The Gandhidham–Kandla Port section belongs to the Western Railway of Kutch district in Gujarat state.

History

The railway was financed by the Maharao Khengarji Bawa of Kutch, and the initial section to Anjar was opened in 1905. An extension from Anjar to the state capital of Bhuj was later made and lines opened in 1908. 15 miles from Anjar to Kandla was opened in 1930. Cutch State Railway was merged into the Western Railway on 5 November 1951.

Route

Gandhidham–Kandla Port section connects Kandla Port. This line generally used to transport freight to and from Kandla Port.

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