Howrah–Barddhaman chord line

Howrah–Barddhaman chord line
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleWest Bengal
Termini
Stations27
Service
SystemCommuter rail
Operator(s)Eastern Railway
History
Opened1917
Technical
Line length95 km (59 mi)
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
Electrification1964–65
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph)
Route map

The Howrah–Barddhaman chord line is a broad-gauge rail line connecting Howrah and Bardhaman. The 95-kilometre-long (59 mi) railway line operates in Howrah, Hooghly and Purba Bardhaman districts in the state of West Bengal. It is part of the Howrah–Gaya–Delhi line, Howrah–Delhi main line, Howrah–Prayagraj–Mumbai line and the Kolkata Suburban Railway system.