The Viramgam–Maliya Miyana section belongs to Western Railway's Ahmedabad Division.

History

Viramgam–Maliya Miyana section was opened in the early 1940s. A small line from Jhund to Kharagoda was laid by 1909.

Freight service

About five express trains pass through this line daily. This line is a dedicated freight corridor to

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from the remaining parts of India. Later in October 2011, a goods train with 120 wagons plied on this section.

References

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