Harnaut–Mokama section
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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.
| Harnaut–Mokama section हरनौत-मोकामा खण्ड | |||
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 Harnaut railway station board | |||
| Overview | |||
| Status | Operational | ||
| Owner | Indian Railways | ||
| Locale | Bihar | ||
| Termini | Harnaut Mokama | ||
| Service | |||
| Operator(s) | East Central Railway | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | 2016 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 52 km (32 mi) | ||
| Number of tracks | 1/ 2 | ||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) [[5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge|broad gauge]] | ||
| Operating speed | 80–110 km/h (50–68 mph) | ||
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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 lineEdit
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Construction of dual electric line between Harnaut karnauti Halt and Jaiprakash Mahuli Halt extent up to Barh.
Railway workshop & IndustryEdit
Two major Industries along with this line
ReferencesEdit
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