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Kanpur-Delhi section

Kanpur–Delhi section
including Agra Chord and Etah link
Overview
Status Operational
Locale Gangetic Plain in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi
Termini Kanpur Central
Delhi
Operation
Opened 1866
Owner Indian Railway
Operator(s) North Central Railway for main line
and Northern Railway for other lines
Depot(s) Kanpur
Rolling stock WAP-4 and WAG-7
Technical
Track length Main line: 435 km (270 mi)
Kanpur-Tundla 231 km (144 mi)
Tundla-Delhi 204 km (127 mi)
Branch lines:
Agra-New Delhi 195 km (121 mi)
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Electrification 25kV 50Hz AC OHLE
Operating speed Main line: up to 160 km/h