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Howrah-Bardhaman main line

Howrah–Bardhaman main line
Overview
System Commuter rail
Status Operational
Locale West Bengal
Termini Howrah
Bardhaman
Stations 31
Operation
Opened 1854
Owner Indian Railway
Operator(s) Eastern Railway
Technical
Line length 108 km (67 mi)
Number of tracks 4
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad gauge
Electrification 1958 with 25 kV AC
Operating speed up to 130 km/ h