Bhopal–Nagpur section

Bhopal–Nagpur section
Overview
Status Operational
Termini Bhopal
Nagpur
Operation
Opened 1924
Owner Indian Railway
Operator(s) West Central Railway, Central Railway
Depot(s) Itarsi
Rolling stock WDM-2, WDM-3A, WDM-3D, WDS-6 and WDP-4 diesel locos. WAM-4, WAP-4 and WAG-5 electric locos.
Technical
Track length 390 km (242 mi)
Number of tracks 2
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Electrification 1988-91
Operating speed up to 160 km/h

The Bhopal–Nagpur section is a railway line connecting Bhopal and Nagpur. This 390 km (242 mi) track is part of the Delhi-Chennai line. The section is under the jurisdiction of West Central Railway and Central Railway.

History

The Bhopal-Itarsi line was opened by the Begum of Bhopal in 1884.[1] Itarsi was linked with Nagpur between 1923 and 1924.[2] The Bhopal-itarsi-Nagpur line became part of the Delhi-Chennai line in 1929.[3]

Electrification

The Bhopal-Itarsi sector was electrified in 1988-89 and the Nagpur-Itarsi sector in 1990-91.[4]

Speed limits

T}he Delhi-Chennai Central line (Grand Trunk route) is classified as a "Group A" line which can take speeds up to 160 km/h.[5]

Passenger movement

Bhopal, Bhopal Habibganj Itarsi and Nagpur are amongst the top hundred booking stations of Indian Railway.[6]

Loco sheds and workshops

Itarsi diesel shed holds 145+ locos. It has WDM-2, WDM-3A, WDM-3D, WDS-6 and WDP-4 diesel locos. This shed serves routes all across central India. Itarsi electric loco shed came up in the 1980s. It holds WAM-4, WAP-4 and WAG-5 electric locos. Its WAG-5 locos perform banking duties on the Budni - Barkhera ghat section. Broad Gauge Coach Workshop at Bhopal handles rebuilding and overhaul of old passenger coaches. There is a coach maintenance workshop at Nagpur.[7]

References

  1. "IR History: Early Days – II". Chronology of railways in India, Part 2 (1870-1899). Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  2. "Introduction". Nagpur Itarsi Route. Nagpur district authorities. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  3. "IR History: Early Days – III". Chronology of railways in India, Part 3 (1900-1947). Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  4. "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  5. "Chapter II – The Maintenance of Permanent Way". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  6. "Indian Railways Passenger Reservation Enquiry". Availability in trains for Top 100 Booking Stations of Indian Railways. IRFCA. Archived from the original on 10 May 2014. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  7. "Sheds and Workshops". IRFCA. Retrieved 22 November 2013.

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