Patna–Sonepur–Hajipur section explained

Patna–Sonepur–Hajipur line
Status:Operational
Locale:Bihar
Start:Patna
End:Hajipur
Stations:Hajipur, Sonepur, Patliputra, Patna
Open:3 February 2016
Owner:Indian Railways
Operator:East Central Railway
Linelength:210NaN0
Tracks:2
Gauge: broad gauge
Electrification:25 kV 50 Hz AC OHLE (between Sonepur–Hajipur 2011–December 2014)
Speed:up to 60km/h
Map State:collapsed

The Patna–Sonepur–Hajipur section is a railway line connecting Patna to Hajipur in the Indian state of Bihar. The 210NaN0 line passes through the Digha–Sonpur rail–road bridge, connecting South Bihar and North Bihar, and the Gangetic Plain in Bihar. The electrification work in Patna–Sonepur–Hajipur section was completed by July 2016.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Express-train cheer for Digha rail bridge. https://web.archive.org/web/20160818112809/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160704/jsp/bihar/story_94633.jsp#.V4e-DtJ97IW. dead. 18 August 2016. The Telegraph. 4 July 2016.