The Anand–Godhra section belongs to Vadodara division of Western Railway zone in Gujarat State.

History

Anand-Dakor branch was opened in 1874. The length of Anand-Dakor branch was 29 km. Dakor-Rukhyal and Rukhyal-Angadi branch was opened in 1875 and 1876 respectively. The total length of Dakor-Angadi branch was 15 km. 27 km Sevalia-Godhra branch was opened in 1882.

The branch of Anand-Thasra and Thasra-Godhra was electrified in 1983 and 1984 respectively.

Doubling

Doubling of Anand–Godhra section was sanctioned in 2017-2018. Foundation stone of Anand–Godhra section was laid in 2019. The length of Anand–Godhra section is 79 km.

References


Speed Trial Success on OdThasra Rail Section! AnandGodhra Doubling

Anandadhara YouTube

Godhra Riots Epicentre 2002 The Indian Express

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Anand GODARA Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai IIT