Varanasi–Howrah high-speed rail corridor

The Varanasi–Howrah High Speed Rail Corridor is a planned high-speed rail line connecting Varanasi with the city of Howrah. When completed, it will be a portion of the Delhi-Kolkata High-Speed Rail Corridor.[3]

Varanasi–Howrah High Speed Rail Corridor
Overview
StatusDPR being prepared
OwnerIndian Railways
Locale
TerminiVaranasi
Howrah
Stations10
Websitewww.nhsrcl.in
Service
TypeHigh-speed rail
Operator(s)National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited
Rolling stockE5 Series Shinkansen
History
Planned opening2031 (2031) [1]
Technical
Line length711 km (442 mi)
CharacterTBD (Elevated, underground, and grade-separated)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification25 kV AC, 50 Hz, overhead catenary
Operating speed350[2] km/h (220 mph)
Route map

Varanasi
Buxar
Arrah
Patna
Gaya
Dhanbad
Asansol
Durgapur
Burdwan
Howrah


The project will connect the three major cities, Varanasi, Gaya and Kolkata of Eastern India. The route is set to be of 760 kilometres in length, with number of stations and cost of project yet to be finalised.[2]

Stations

The proposed stations on this corridor are Varanasi, Sasaram, Gaya, Dhanbad, Asansol, Durgapur, Burdwan and Howrah.[4]

See also

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