Bhopal–Nagpur section

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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)
No. 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

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