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==Branch line==
==Branch line==
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Construction of dual electric line between {{stnlnk|Harnaut}} karnauti Halt and Jaiprakash Mahuli Halt extent up to {{stnlnk|Barh}}.
Construction of dual electric line between {{stnlnk|Harnaut}} karnauti Halt and Jaiprakash Mahuli Halt extent up to {{stnlnk|Barh}}.



Latest revision as of 01:09, 25 June 2021

Harnaut–Mokama section
हरनौत-मोकामा खण्ड
Harnaut railway station board.jpg
Harnaut railway station board
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleBihar
TerminiHarnaut
Mokama
Service
Operator(s)East Central Railway
History
Opened2016
Technical
Line length52 km (32 mi)
Number of tracks1/ 2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) [[5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge|broad gauge]]
Operating speed80–110 km/h (50–68 mph)
Route map
Template:Harnaut–Mokama section

The Harnaut–Mokama loop also known as Coal Belt Loop which connects Harnaut and Mokama Junction. Originally a part of the Howrah–Delhi main line & Bakhtiyarpur–Tilaiya line, it was opened to traffic in 2016.

The line carries coal from Jharkhand state to most important NTPC Barh. With the construction of a shorter railway line for a part of the route, the 53 kilometres (33 mi) stretch was assigned a separate identity.

Branch line[edit]

Construction of dual electric line between Harnaut karnauti Halt and Jaiprakash Mahuli Halt extent up to Barh.

Railway workshop & Industry[edit]

Two major Industries along with this line

  1. Rail Coach Factory, Harnaut &
  2. NTPC Barh

References[edit]