Jabalpur–Bhusaval section

The Jabalpur–Bhusaval section is a railway line connecting Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh and Bhusaval, Maharashtra. This 552 km (343 mi) track is part of the Howrah–Allahabad–Mumbai line, one of the busiest railways in India. The line is under the jurisdiction of West Central Railway and Central Railway.

Jabalpur–Bhusaval section
Goa Express enters Itarsi Junction lies on Jabalpur–Bhusaval section
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleNarmada Valley, Tapti Valley, hilly region in between
TerminiJabalpur (Station Code JBP)
Bhusaval (Station Code BSL)
Service
ServicesHowrah–Allahabad–Mumbai line
Operator(s)North Central Railway
West Central Railway
Depot(s)Itarsi, Bhusaval
Rolling stockWDM-2, WDM-3A, WDM-3D, WDS-6 and WDP-4 diesel locos; and WAM-4, WAP- 4, WAG-5, WAG-7 and WCM-6 electric locomotives.
History
Opened1870
Technical
Track lengthNew Alignment from 2004 551 km (342 mi). Old Alignment until 2004 537 km (334 mi)
Number of tracks2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
ElectrificationElectrified
Operating speedup to 130 km/h
Route map

km
0
Jabalpur
2
Jabalpur Howbagh
4
Madan Mahal
5
Kachpura
17
Bheraghat
30
Bhitoni
41
Vikrampur
53
Shridham
69
Karak Bel
73
Belkhera
78
Ghatpirdai
84
Narsinghpur
101
Kareli
109
Karapgaon
116
Bohani
Sakkar River
129
Gadarwara
143
Salichauka Road
Dudhi Nadi
153
Junehta
159
Bankhedi
SH 19
178
Pipariya
185
Sobhapur
195
Sohagpur
210
Guramkhedi
219
Bagra Tawa
Tawa River
226
Sontalai
235
Gurra
245
Itarsi
257
Dularia
263
Khutwansa
270
Dharamkundi
281
Banapura
286
Bhaironpur
293
Pagdhai
297
Chidgaon
Ganjali River
307
Timarani
313
Charkhera
321
Harda
Bhurali River
Ajnal River
328
Palasher
334
Masangaon
340
Bhiringi
346
Kurawan
353
Khirkiya
364
Dagarkheri
373
Barud
383
Chhanera
390
Charkheda Khurd
401
Surgaon Banjari
413
Taladiya
421
Mathela
429
Khandwa
434
Bargaon Gujar
440
Bagmar
443
Kohdad
452
Dongagaon
460
Sahphata
465
Mandwa
471
Nepanagar
478
Chandni
489
Asirgarh Road
498
Burhanpur
512
Waghoda
518
Raver
528
Nimbhora
537
Savda
545
Duskheda
552
Bhusaval
km
Source: India Rail Info[1]

History

The Great Indian Peninsula Railway's pioneering Bombay–Thane line was extended to Kalyan in May 1854. Bhusaval station was set up in 1860. In 1866 Bhusaval-Khandwa section was opened. The GIPR connection reached Jabalpur from Itarsi on 7 March 1870, linking up with the East Indian Railway Company track there from Allahabad, and establishing connectivity between Mumbai and Kolkata.[2][3] Before construction of Indira Sagar Dam in 2004 on Narmada Valley, the route was 537 km (334 mi) long. The old alignment got submerged in 2004 due to Indira Sagar Dam & a new alignment was made which increased the route distance by 14 km (9 mi).

Electrification

While the Itarsi–Harda sector was electrified in 1990–91, the Harda–Khandwa–Bhusaval sector was electrified the next year.[4] The 605 kilometres (376 mi) long Naini Junction–Manikpur Junction–Stana Junction-Katni Junction-JabalpurItarsi route has been completely electrified under Vision 2020 – A Blue print for Railway Electrification Programme.[5]

Speed limits

The Howrah–Allahabad–Mumbai line is classified as 'B' class where trains can run up to 130 kilometres per hour (81 mph).[6]

Passenger movement

Jabalpur (Station Code JBP) and Bhusaval (Station Code BSL)are amongst the top hundred booking stations of Indian Railway.[7]

Loco sheds

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. Bhusaval electric loco shed has WAM-4, WAP-4, WAG-5, WAG-7 and WCM-6 locomotives.[8]

References

  1. "Katni Bhusaval Passenger 51188". India Rail Info.
  2. "IR History: Early Days – I". Chronology of railways in India, Part 2 (1832–1865). Retrieved 17 November 2013.
  3. "IR History: Early Days – II". Chronology of railways in India, Part 2 (1870–1899). Retrieved 17 November 2013.
  4. "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
  5. "Vision 2020 – A Blueprint for Railway Electrification" (PDF). Ministry of Railways. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 July 2012. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
  6. "Permanent Way". Track Classifications. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
  7. "Indian Railways Passenger Reservation Enquiry". Availability in trains for Top 100 Booking Stations of Indian Railways. IRFCA. Archived from the original on 10 May 2014. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
  8. "Sheds and Workshops". IRFCA. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
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