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Siliguri–Guwahati High Speed Rail Corridor
Overview
StatusPlanned
OwnerIndian Railways
Locale
TerminiSiliguri
Guwahati
Stations10 (expected)
Websitewww.nhsrcl.in
Service
TypeHigh-speed rail
Operator(s)National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited
Rolling stockE5 Series Shinkansen
History
Planned opening2051; 25 years' time (2051) [1]
Technical
Line length850 km (530 mi)
CharacterElevated, underground and grade-separated
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Electrification25 kV AC, 50 Hz, overhead catenary
Operating speed320 km/h (200 mph)
Route map
Template:Patna–Guwahati high-speed rail corridor

Siliguri–Guwahati High Speed Rail Corridor is one of the six new proposed high-speed rail lines that will run from West Bengal's Siliguri to Assam's largest city, Guwahati, via the Siliguri Corridor.[2]

This line is set to boost the connectivity in Northeastern India by linking with the Delhi–Kolkata line.[3]

Possible stations[edit | edit source]

The route is according to the planned alignment as shown in National Rail Plan's (NRP) High-speed rail line map. As far as it is planned, the possible routes may be via Katihar & New Jalpaiguri with a 414-kilometre (257 mi) spur line to connect Howrah from Katihar. From Patna to Guwahati, Barauni, Khagaria, Naugachhia, Kishanganj, Cooch Behar, New Bongaigaon & Rangiya may be the stations en route. For Howrah connection line, Nabadwip Dham, Bolpur Rampurhat & Malda Town may be the stations en route.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Railway Budget 2021: Indian Railways to focus on new bullet train networks in coming years?". The Times of India. 23 January 2021.
  2. ↑ "Railway Budget 2021: Indian Railways to focus on new bullet train networks in coming years?". The Times of India. 23 January 2021.
  3. ↑ "Bullet train to Jammu, Guwahati? Indian Railways proposes to connect these major cities with high-speed rail". The Times of India. 19 December 2020.

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