Harnaut–Mokama section explained

Harnaut–Mokama section
हरनौत-मोकामा खण्ड
Status:Operational
Open:2016
Linelength:520NaN0
Tracks:1/ 2
Speed:80-

The Harnaut–Mokama loop also known as Coal Belt Loop which connects and . Originally a part of the Howrah–Delhi main line & Bakhtiyarpur–Tilaiya line, it was opened to traffic in 2016.

The line carries coal from Jharkhand state to most important NTPC Barh. With the construction of a shorter railway line for a part of the route, the stretch was assigned a separate identity.

Branch line

Construction of dual electric line between karnauti Halt and Jaiprakash Mahuli Halt extent up to .

Railway workshop & Industry

Two major Industries along with this line

  1. Rail Coach Factory, Harnaut &
  2. NTPC Barh