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| Siliguri–Guwahati High Speed Rail Corridor | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Status | Planned | ||
| Owner | Indian Railways | ||
| Locale | |||
| Termini | Siliguri Guwahati | ||
| Stations | 10 (expected) | ||
| Website | www | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | High-speed rail | ||
| Operator(s) | National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited | ||
| Rolling stock | E5 Series Shinkansen | ||
| History | |||
| Planned opening | 2051 [1] | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 850 km (530 mi) | ||
| Character | Elevated, underground and grade-separated | ||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||
| Electrification | 25 kV AC, 50 Hz, overhead catenary | ||
| Operating speed | 320 km/h (200 mph) | ||
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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]
- ↑ "Railway Budget 2021: Indian Railways to focus on new bullet train networks in coming years?". The Times of India. 23 January 2021.
- ↑ "Railway Budget 2021: Indian Railways to focus on new bullet train networks in coming years?". The Times of India. 23 January 2021.
- ↑ "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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