Howrah–New Jalpaiguri line

Howrah–New Jalpaiguri line
Route map of Howrah–New Jalpaiguri line
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleWest Bengal
Termini
Stations122
Service
SystemIndian Railways
Operator(s)
  1. Eastern Railway
  2. Northeast Frontier Railway
History
Opened1971 (1971)
Technical
Line length
Number of tracks
  • 2\4\6
  1. Howrah - Chandanpur(0-38km): 4 tracks
  2. Chandanpur - Saktigarh(38-81km): 3 tracks
  3. Saktigarh - Khana (81-106km): 4 tracks
  4. Khana - Sainthia (106-177km): 2 tracks
  5. Sainthia - Murarai (177-236km): 3 tracks
  6. Murarai - NJP Jn (236-564km): 2 tracks
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
ElectrificationFully Electrified (Operational from 9 January 2020)
Operating speed130kmph (max)
Route map

km
New Jalpaiguri
588
Rangapani
581
Aluabari Road
553
Kishanganj
503
Dalkhola
475
Barsoi
446
Mukuria
441
Eklakhi
374
367
Adina
Old Malda Junction
360
New Farakka
319
Barharwa
Nalhati
217
Azimganj
Ahmadpur
Bardhaman
144
Katwa
40
Bandel
0
Howrah
km
km
Source: India Rail Info

The Howrah–New Jalpaiguri line is a railway line connecting Howrah railway station to New Jalpaiguri Junction railway station in the Indian state of West Bengal. The line continues through North Bengal and western part of Assam to connect with Guwahati. The NaihatiBandel link allows trains from another terminus Sealdah in Kolkata to use this route. The line uses a major part of the Barharwa–Azimganj–Katwa loop. Many trains use an alternative line between Howrah and New Farakka, via Azimganj. Other parts of West Bengal and Bihar are well-connected to this line. It is under the administrative jurisdiction of Eastern Railway and Northeast Frontier Railway.