Prayagraj–Jabalpur section

Prayagraj–Jabalpur section
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railways
Termini
Service
Operator(s)North Central Railway
West Central Railway
Depot(s)New Katni
Rolling stockWDM-2, WDM-3A, WDG-3A, WDG-3C, WAG-5 and WAG-7
History
Opened1867
Technical
Track lengthMain line: 366 km (227 mi)
Branch lines:
Manikpur–Jhansi 390 km (242 mi)
Khairar–Bhimsen119 km (74 mi)
Mahoba–Khajuraho63 km (39 mi)
Satna–Rewa49 km (30 mi)
Katni–Billibari 319 km (198 mi)
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
ElectrificationYes
Operating speed130 km/h
Route map

Legend
km
to Mughalsarai–Kanpur section
366
 Allahabad
to
Phaphamau
Allahabad-Varanasi line
 Yamuna River
NH76-IN.svgNH27-IN.svg NH 76 / NH 27
359
 Naini
to Mughalsarai–Kanpur section
NH76-IN.svgNH27-IN.svg NH 76 / NH 27
350
 Iradatganj
NH76-IN.svg NH 76
344
 Jasra
342
 Madaraha
338
 Lohgara
332
 Shankargarh
322
 Majhiari
305
 Bargarh
299
 Kataiya Dandi
289
 Dabhaura
278
 Panhai
267
0
 Manikpur
Ohan 10
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
border
Bhilpurwa 25
243
 Tikaria
Khoh 28
230
 Majhgawan
NH76-IN.svg NH 76
224
 Chitahra
Chitrakootdham Karwi 30
217
 Khutaha
Shivrampur 39
209
 Jaitwara
Bharatkup 46
195
 Sagma
Badausa 59
49
 Rewa
Attara 67
38
 Turki Road
Khurhand 81
29
 Baghai Road
Dingwani 89
20
 Hinautarambhan
Banda 99
Tamsa River
NH76-IN.svg NH 76
12
 Sakariya
Ken River
6
 Kaima
Khairar
110
0
0
189
 Satna
Ichauli 10
177
 Lagargawan
Akona 18
168
 Unchhera
Ragaul 30
154
 Maihar
Inghota 39
140
 Bhadanpur
Bharwa Sumerpur 47
128
 Amdara
Yamuna South Bank 58
118
 Pakara Road
Yamuna River
108
 Jukehi
Dapsuara 64
98
 Patwara
Hamirpur Road 71
Kymore ACC Limited
Dohru 80
State Highway 46
91
 Katni
Ghatampur 86
to Billi–Chunar line
Patara 92
316
 Billi
NH86-IN.svg NH 86
to Billi–Garhwa Road line
Kathara Road 106
311
 Obra Dam
Sirhi Itara 112
Son River
Bhimsen 119
304
 Paprakhurd
to Kanpur-Jhansi line
298
 Magardaha
Mataundh 120
292
 Khudil Road
Kabrai 131
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
border
Baripura 141
281
 Mirchaudhuri
NH76-IN.svg NH 76
271
0
 Karaila Road
Mahoba
153
0
Madhya Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
border
NH76-IN.svg NH 76
11
 Anapara
NH86-IN.svg NH 86
21
 Krishnashila
Chitari Halt 11
32
 Shaktinagar Terminal
Baghouli 26
Singrauli Super Thermal
Power Station
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
border
260
 Singrauli
Singhpur Dumra 33
254
 Mahadeiya
Rajnagar 49
247
 Gondwali
to Lalitpur–Khajuraho line
240
 Baragawan
Khajuraho
NH75-IN.svg NH 75
to Khajuraho–Bargawan line
235
 Mahjouli
Khajuraho Airport
223
 Deoragram
216
 Gajar Bahara
Charkhari Road 163
204
 Saraegram
Kulpahar 174
187
 Sursaraighat Jhara
Belatal 195
171
 Bharsendi
Ghutai 200
166
 Niwas Road
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
border
161
 Shankarpur Bhadaura
Harpalpur 206
151
 Marwasgram
Madhya Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
border
142
 Joba
NH76-IN.svg NH 76
129
 Kanchanpur Road
Ken River
119
 Dubrikalan
Rora 214
112
 Beohari
NH76-IN.svg NH 76
101
 Chattani
Mau Ranipur 222
87
 Bara
Ranipur Road 236
81
 Bijaysota
Teharka 247
71
 Damoy
Magarpur 254
62
 Mahroi
Nivari 259
51
 Khanna Banjari
Barwa Sagar 269
47
 Piparia Kalan
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
border
29
 Salhana
Betwa River
20
 Lakhakhera
NH12A-IN.svg NH 12A
11
 Katangi Khurd
Orchha 274
to Bilaspur–Katni line
Madhya Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
border
4
 New Katni Junction
Jhansi 290
to Bina–Katni line
to Agra–Bhopal section
0
90
 Katni South
87
 Madhavnagar
85
 Niwar
68
 Sansarpur Road
63
 Sleemana Road
Dundi
38
 Sihora Road
27
 Gosalpur
17
 Deori
8
 Adhartal
0
 Jabalpur
to Jabalpur–Bhusaval section

The Prayagraj–Jabalpur section is a railway line connecting Prayagraj and Jabalpur. This 366 km (227 mi) track is part of the Howrah–Prayagraj–Mumbai line. The main line is under the jurisdiction of North Central Railway and West Central Railway.

History

The East Indian Railway, which had established the Howrah–Delhi main line via Allahabad, opened the Allahabad–Jabalpur branch line in June 1867. The Great Indian Peninsula Railway connection reached Jabalpur from Itarsi on 7 March 1870, linking up with the EIR track there from Allahabad, and establishing connectivity between Mumbai and Kolkata.[1][2]

The Jhansi–Manikpur line was opened in 1889 by Indian Midland Railway.[3]

The Mahoba–Khajuraho branch line was inaugurated in 2008.[4]

Electrification

Prayagraj to Jabalpur section is completely electrified.

Speed limits

The Prayagraj–Bhusawal section is classified as 'B' class where trains can run up to 130 km/h. On the branch lines trains can run up to 100 km/h.[5]

Passenger movement

Prayagraj, Satna, Katni and Jabalpur, on the main line are amongst the top hundred booking stations of Indian Railway.[6]

Loco sheds

Both the Katni Diesel Loco Shed and the New Katni Junction Electric Loco Shed are located at New Katni Junction. The former has WDM-2, WDM-3A, WDG-3A, WDG-4, WDG-4D and the only WDG-3C "Cheetah" diesel locomotives. The latter holds 170+ WAG-5 and WAG-7 electric locomotives and has a large marshalling yard attached to it.[7]

References

  1. ^ "IR History: Early Days – I". Chronology of railways in India, Part 2 (1832–1865). Retrieved 13 November 2013.
  2. ^ "IR History: Early Days – II". Chronology of railways in India, Part 2 (1870–1899). Retrieved 13 November 2013.
  3. ^ "Indian Midland Railway". fibis. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
  4. ^ Jamal, Asraf (2 April 2013). "NCR's glorious 10 years of bringing world to Agra, Jhansi, Khajuraho". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
  5. ^ "Permanent Way". Track Classifications. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
  6. ^ "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 13 November 2013.
  7. ^ "Sheds and workshops". IRFCA. Retrieved 13 November 2013.