Allahabad–Mau–Gorakhpur main line

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AllahabadMauGorakhpur main line
Azamgarh Railway Station.jpg
Azamgarh is an important railway station on Allahabad–Mau–Gorakhpur main line
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleUttar Pradesh
TerminiPrayagraj Junction
Gorakhpur Junction
Stations51
Service
TypePassenger and freight train line
Operator(s)North Eastern Railway, North Central Railway
Rolling stock
History
Opened1930; 94 years ago (1930)
Technical
Line length330.720 km (205 mi)
Track length356 km (221 mi)
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
Operating speedup to 110 km/h
Route map
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Allahabad–Mau–Gorakhpur main line is a passenger and freight train line operating in the Uttar Pradesh state of India. The line has 51 stations, between its start at Prayagraj Junction to its point of termination at Gorakhpur Junction.

Operation[edit]

The Allahabad–Mau–Gorakhpur mainline is owned by Indian Railways, and operated by North Eastern Railway and North Central Railway respectively.

Technical information[edit]

The length of the line is 330.720 km (205 mi), with the length of the track being 356 km (221 mi). Using 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) track, the rolling stock on the line includes the diesel locomotives; WDM-2, WDM-3A, WDP 4 and WDG 4. The main line is not currently electrified. There is a max operating speed of up to 110 km/h.[1]

References[edit]

  1. [1], Retrieved 21 May 2019