Patna-Sonepur-Hajipur Section
| Patna-Sonepur-Hajipur Line | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Locale | Bihar, |
| Termini |
Patna Hajipur |
| Stations | Hajipur, Sonepur, Patliputra, Patna |
| Operation | |
| Opened | 3 February, 2016 |
| Owner | Indian Railway |
| Operator(s) | East Central Railway |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 21 km (13 mi) |
| Number of tracks | 2 |
| Track gauge | Broad Gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | 25kV 50Hz AC OHLE (between Sonepur-Hajipur 2011- December 2014) |
| Operating speed | up to 130 km/ h |
The Patna-Sonepur-Hajipur section is a railway line connecting Patna to Hajipur in the Indian state of Bihar. The 21 km (13 mi) line passes through the Digha–Sonpur rail–road bridge, connecting South Bihar and North Bihar, and the Gangetic Plain in Bihar. The electrification work in Patna-Sonepur-Hajipur Section was completed by July 2016.[1]
References
- ↑ "Express-train cheer for Digha rail bridge". The Telegraph. 4 July 2016.
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