Bina–Katni rail route

Bina–Katni rail route
Overview
Status Operational
Locale Madhya Pradesh
Termini Bina Junction
Katni Junction
Operation
Owner Indian Railway
Operator(s) West Central Railway
Depot(s) New Katni
Rolling stock WDM-2, WDM-3A, WDG-3A, WDG-3C, WAG-5 and WAG-7
Technical
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Operating speed up to 100 km/h

The Bina–Katni Rail Route is the railway route between Bina Junction railway station of Bina and New Katni Junction railway station of Katni in Madhya Pradesh, India.

History

The rail route was established in the year 1923 before India got independence, making it one of the oldest train routes in India. It was started with a single track which was later converted to double track in 1982. It got electrified in year 1991

Important trains passing through

The rail route serves important stations for both goods as well as passenger express and mail trains. The important trains include :

Trains waiting for approval

As per demands and to reduce passenger traffic of the route, a few trains were demanded which though got the green signal (but these were not announced in the Rail Budget) from the parliament but just waiting for approval by the railway minister. These demanded trains include :

Stations on this Railway Section

On the route, the following are the main railway stations :

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