E. Srinivas, Commissioner of Railway Safety, Western Circle, Mumbai, conducted a safety inspection of the newly constructed broad gauge railway line under the Khijadiya–Amreli Gauge Conversion Project in Western Railway’s (WR) Bhavnagar Division on October 27,2026.
Under this project, the conversion of the 16.761-kilometre-long metre gauge railway line in the Khijadiya–Amreli section into broad gauge has been completed. The Commissioner of Railway Safety carried out a detailed inspection of the railway track, signalling system and other technical works.
He conducted a thorough inspection of the newly constructed railway line from Khijadiya to Amreli by motor trolley on October 27,2026.
Subsequent to the inspection, speed trial was conducted between Amreli and Khijadiya at a speed of 120 kmph.
On receipt of necessary approvals, the introduction of train services will provide improved rail connectivity to passengers in the region and make their journeys more convenient.
Pradeep Kumar, Chief Administrative Officer/Construction (CAO/C), Dinesh Verma, Divisional Railway Manager, Bhavnagar Division, along with other senior railway officials were present on the occasion.