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
TerminiPorbandar
Jetalsar
Service
Operator(s)Western Railway
History
Opened1890
Technical
Track length124 km (77 mi)
Number of tracks1
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad gauge
Route map

km
0
Porbandar
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

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