Varanasi–Chhapra line
Appearance
Manduadih-Madho Singh-Allahabad Line | |
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Overview | |
Status | Operational |
Owner | Indian Railways |
Locale | Uttar Pradesh |
Termini |
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Stations | 15 |
Service | |
System | Not Electrified |
Operator(s) | North Eastern Railway |
History | |
Opened | 1890 |
Technical | |
Line length | 125 km (78 mi) |
Number of tracks | 1 |
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad Gauge |
Operating speed | 140 km/h |
Highest elevation | 81 m (266 ft) |
This route is one of the few rail routes from Varanasi to Allahabad. It starts from Varanasi Junction via Manduadih up to Allahabad Junction. The other routes are via Mirzapur and via Bhadohi. It is shortest of all three lines 125 km (78 mi).