Nagpur–Varanasi high-speed rail corridor

The Nagpur–Varanasi High Speed Rail Corridor is one of the six new proposed high-speed rail lines that will connect Maharashtra's eastern city Nagpur to Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi.[1]

Nagpur–Varanasi High Speed Rail Corridor
Overview
StatusPlanned
OwnerIndian Railways
Locale
TerminiNagpur
Varanasi
Stations10 (expected)
Websitewww.nhsrcl.in
Service
TypeHigh-speed rail
Operator(s)National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited
Rolling stockE5 Series Shinkansen
History
Planned opening2041 (2041) [1]
Technical
Line length855 km (531 mi)
CharacterElevated, underground and grade-separated
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification25 kV AC, 50 Hz, overhead catenary
Operating speed320 km/h (200 mph)
Route map

Nagpur
Bhandara
Gondia
Balaghat
Mandla
Jabalpur
Katni
Obra
Mirzapur
Varanasi

This line will link with the Delhi–Kolkata line, hence connecting Mumbai with the eastern India.[2]

Possible stations

The stations are on the planned alignment as shown on National Rail Plan's (NRP) High-speed rail line map.

See also

References

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