Palitana–Sihor section

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The Palitana–Sihor section belongs to {{rwd|Bhavnagar}} division of Western Railway zone in Gujarat State.{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/search/taag/trains-at-a-glance-pit-palitana-to-sojn-sihor-junction/4645/0/969|title=Passing trains through Palitana–Sihor section|website=India Rail Info}}

History

Palitana–Sihor section was opened in 1910. The length of Palitana–Sihor section was 27.62 km. Palitana–Sihor section was opened again after Meter gauge to Broad gauge conversion in 2005.{{cite web|url=https://wr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris//uploads/files/1596004846758-1327061188023-opening%20of%20sections%20(1).pdf|title=Section opening dates from History of Western Railways, Ministry of Railways|website=Western Railway}}{{cite web|url=https://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-history7.html|title=Chronology of railways in India, Part 7 (2000 - present)|website=IRFCA}}{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Lalu-leaves-a-lot-to-be-desired-in-Gujarat/articleshow/1033863.cms|title=Lalu leaves a lot to be desired in Gujarat|website=Times of India}}

References

Category:5 ft 6 in gauge railways in India

Category:Railway lines in Gujarat