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Varanasi–Chhapra line

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Manduadih-Madho Singh-Allahabad Line
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleUttar Pradesh
Termini
  • Varanasi Junction
  • Allahabad Junction
Stations15
Service
SystemNot Electrified
Operator(s)North Eastern Railway
History
Opened1890
Technical
Line length125 km (78 mi)
Number of tracks1
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad Gauge
Operating speed140 km/h
Highest elevation81 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).

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