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There are three types of railways in Gujarat: 

Gujarat State Road Transportation Corporation (G.S.R.T.C.) is the most important public transport system of Gujarat. It provides services to almost all cities and villages of the state.

There are three types of railways in Gujarat: (1) Broad Gauge (2) Meter Gauge (3) Narrow Gauge. Narrow Gauge is used more in the mountainous regions. Railways started in Gujarat in 1855 between Utaran and Ankleshwar.

Petrochemicals industry is rapidly developing in Gujarat. Vadodara is its main Centre. The wastes from the refineries are very useful as raw material. Tar, rubber, artificial fiber, etc. are prepared in these factories. Gujarat Refinery is situated at Koyli near Vododara. Colour chemical factories are situated in Valsad (Atul).

Fluorspar is found in the districts of Vadodara, Bharuch. Fluorspar is very useful for melting metals. It is available only in Gujarat in entire Asia.

Wheat is produced in the black and loamy soil which holds moisture. For the better production of wheat moderate temperature, rainfall and sufficient sunlight is required at the time of harvest. Wheat production is more in Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar and Surendranagar districts of Gujarat. Bhal region of Ahmedabad (Dhandhuka Taluka) is well known for the production of Bhalia wheat. Bhalia, a long grain wheat variety rich in protein is grown under conserved soil moisture conditions in Bhal region of Gujarat.

The fishing industry is developed well near the shores of Gujarat viz. Veraval, Bedi Port, Jafrabad and Umargaon. The oil refinery which refines shark oil is established in Veraval.

In Gujarat, dairies like Dudhsagar Dairy (Mehsana), Amul (Anand), Banas (Palanpur) and Sabar Dairy (Himmatnagar)are located.