Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai line
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The Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai line (also known as Mumbai–Kolkata line) is a railway line in India connecting Kolkata and Mumbai via Nagpur. The 1,968-kilometre-long (1,223 mi) railway line was opened to traffic in 1900.
Sections
The 1,968-kilometre-long (1,223 mi) trunk line has been treated in more detail in smaller sections:
- Howrah–Kharagpur section
- Kharagpur–Tatanagar section
- Tatanagar–Bilaspur section
- Bilaspur–Nagpur section
- Nagpur–Bhusawal section
- Bhusawal–Kalyan section
- Kalyan–Mumbai CST section
Geography
The Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai line cuts across the central parts of India in an east–west direction and traverses the plains of lower West Bengal, the southern part of Chota Nagpur Plateau, the Deccan Plateau, the Western Ghats and finally the Western Coastal Plains.[1][2][3]
History
The first train in India travelled from
While the entire Mumbai–Nagpur line was
The GIPR and
The Bengal Nagpur Railway was formed in 1871. Amongst its major objectives were taking over of the Nagpur Chhattisgarh Railway and its conversion to broad gauge and extension of its system by a 772 km (480 mi) line to Asansol on EIR's main line. The entire task was completed by 1891 and Nagpur was connected to Asansol.[5] However, the line via Asansol was never seriously used as a link to Howrah for passenger traffic.
The Sini–Kharagpur–Kolaghat line was opened in 1898–99. The Kolaghat–Howrah section was completed in 1899–1900. The entire line was opened with the completion of the bridge across the Rupnarayan River, near Kolaghat, on 19 April 1900.[8]
Electrification
The entire line is electrified.[9]
Speed limits
The entire Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai line is planned to be upgraded as a "Group A" line which will enable it to take speeds up to 160 kmph. Its current speed is restricted at 130kmph. Rest are under 110 kmph.[10]
Passenger movement
Golden Quadrilateral
The Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai line is a part of the Golden Quadrilateral. The routes connecting the four major metropolises (New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata), along with their diagonals, known as the Golden Quadrilateral, carry about half the freight and nearly half the passenger traffic, although they form only 16 per cent of the length.[12]
References
- ^ "Chakradharpur Division". South Eastern Railway. Archived from the original on 16 October 2012. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
- ^ "Sundergarh District". Geography and Physical Features. Sundergarh district administration. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
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- ^ "IR History: Early Days – I : Chronology of railways in India, Part 2 (1832–1865)". Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ^ a b "Nagpur Division" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 April 2012. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ^ "IR History: Early Days – II". Chronology of railways in India, Part 2 (1870–1899). Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ^ "Number 1 Down Mail". Railways of the Raj. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ^ "Major Events in the Formation of S.E. Railway". South Eastern Railway. Archived from the original on 1 April 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ^ "Chakradharpur Division". South Eastern Railway. Archived from the original on 16 October 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
- ^ "Chapter II – The Maintenance of Permanent Way". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
- ^ "Indian Railways Passenger Reservation Enquiry". Availability in trains for Top 100 Booking Stations of Indian Railways. IRFCA. Archived from the original on 10 May 2014. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
- ^ "Geography – Railway Zones". Major routes. IRFCA. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
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