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Nagpur-Bhusawal section

Nagpur–Bhusawal section
Overview
System Main line and some branch lines electrified. Some branch lines: diesel
Status Operational
Locale Maharashtra (Vidarbha and Khandesh)
Termini Nagpur
Bhusawal
Services Howrah-Nagpur-Mumbai line
Operation
Opened 1867
Owner Indian Railway
Operator(s) Central Railway
Depot(s) Ajni, Bhusawal, Murtazapur
Technical
Track length Mainline: 389 km (242 mi)
Branch lines:
Shakuntala Railway: 189 km (117 mi) (NG)
Pulgaon-Arvi 35 km (22 mi) (NG)
Badnera-Narkhed: 138 km (86 mi)
Butibori-Umrer branch line 34 km (21 mi)
Number of tracks Main line: 2
Track gauge Main line: 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Operating speed Main line: up to 160 km/h
Highest elevation 314 metres (1,030 ft) at Nagpur, 284 metres (932 ft) Akola and 208 metres (682 ft) at Bhusawal