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Please notify the uploader with {{subst:update-note|1=File:Railway network map of India - Schematic.svg|2=Visit By 7509781949 Kuldeep Sonakiya the map is seriously outdated.There is an ongoing conversion of all the narrow-gauge and meter-gauge tracks in India to broad-gauge tracks, with completion expected in 2022.
Indian Railways is a statutory body under the ownership of the Ministry of Railways of the Government of India that operates India's national railway system. As of 2023, it manages the fourth largest national railway system by size with a track length of 132,310 km (82,210 mi), running track length of 106,493 km (66,172 mi) and route length of ...
Speed. Group B lines: up to 130 km/h (81 mph) Group A lines: up to 160 km/h (99 mph) Note. While this article may not list all railway lines of India, the most significant ones which have a dedicated Wikipedia article are listed here. The article's regional sections are divided according to India's zonal councils.
Howrah–New Delhi main line. The Howrah–New Delhi main line is a railway line connecting Delhi and Kolkata cutting across northern India. The 1,531 km (951 mi) railway line was opened to traffic in 1866 with the introduction of the "1 Down/2 Up Mail" train.
This train is currently operated by Indian Railways, connecting Varanasi Jn, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Sasaram Jn, Gaya Jn, Nawada, Kiul Jn, Jasidih Jn and Deoghar Jn. [9] It currently operates with train numbers 22500/22499 on 6 days a week basis.
Indian Railways (IR), a statutory body under the ownership of the Ministry of Railways of the Government of India, operates India's national railway system. It is the primary owner and operator of rail operations throughout the country including suburban rail in major metros. Majority of the metro urban rail networks are operated by independent ...
Group D lines: Support up to 100 km/h (62 mph) Group C lines: These lines are not categorised according to speed but rather comprise suburban railway lines, with speeds up to 130 km/h (81 mph) on some routes. Group B lines: The routes which support an operational speed between 110 and 130 km/h (68 and 81 mph) are classified as Group B lines.
Errupalem–Amaravathi–Nambur railway line. The Errupalem–Amaravathi–Nambur railway line is an upcoming broad-guage railway line project of the Indian Railways. [1] The section falls under the administration of Guntur of South Central Railway Zone. This route connects Andhra Pradesh capital Amaravati to other parts of the Andhra Pradesh ...