Hajipur–Muzaffarpur–Samastipur–Barauni section

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Hajipur–Muzaffarpur–Samastipur–Barauni section
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleBihar
Termini
Stations27
Service
TypePassenger and freight train line
Services
Operator(s)Indian Railways, East Central Railway
Depot(s)Hajipur and Garhara Yard station in Barauni Junction
Rolling stockDiesel locos: WDM-2, WDM-3A, WDS-5, WDP-4 and WDG-4
History
Opened1886
Technical
Line length157.37 km (98 mi)
Track length304 km
Number of tracks1 (electrified Hajipur–Muzaffarpur) 2 (electrified Muzaffarpur–Barauni)
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
Electrification25 kV 50 Hz AC OHLE (between 2011- December 2014)
  • (started from 24 December 2014)[1]
Operating speedup to 100 km/ h
Highest elevation57 metres

The Hajipur–Muzaffarpur–Samastipur–Barauni section is a railway line connecting Hajipur Junction to Barauni Junction via Muzaffarpur, Samastipur the Indian state of Bihar. The 157.37 km (98 mi) line passes through the plains of North Bihar and the Gangetic Plain in Bihar.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "सपना साकार, अब फर्राटे भरेगी विद्युत ट्रेन" [Realizing the dream, now the electric train will fill]. Jagran.com (in Hindi). 22 December 2014.

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