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{{Short description|Indian railway line}}
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{{Infobox rail line
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| name = Lucknow–Gorakhpur line<br>with Shahjahanpur–Burhwal Branch line
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| caption = Barabanki Junction an important railway station on Lucknow–Gorakhpur line
| caption = Basti station, an important railway station on the Lucknow–Gorakhpur line
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The [[Lucknow]]–[[Gorakhpur]] line is classified as C special class according to [[Indian Railways]] standards, and trains can reach up to {{convert|110|km/h|mph}} on this line. The line is doubled [[5 ft 6 in gauge railway|broad gauge]] and [[Railway electrification system|electrified]]. It is the first fully electrified railway line of the [[North Eastern Railway zone]].<ref>[https://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-pway.html irfca.org], Retrieved 17 May 2019</ref>
The '''Lucknow–Gorakhpur line''' is a railway route in Uttar Pradesh. It is classified as 'B special class' according to [[Indian Railways]] standards, and its trains can reach up to {{convert|123|km/h|mph}} on this line. The line is doubled [[5 ft 6 in gauge railway|broad gauge]] and [[Railway electrification system|electrified]], and it is the first fully [[Railway electrification system|electrified railway]] line of the [[North Eastern Railway zone]].<ref>[https://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-pway.html irfca.org], Retrieved 17 May 2019</ref>


This line is one of the busiest in eastern and central [[Uttar Pradesh]]. It connects [[Assam]], [[West Bengal]], [[North Bihar]] and eastern Uttar Pradesh to [[Delhi]], [[Haryana]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] and [[Uttarakhand]]. Trains for [[Mumbai]], [[Rajasthan]] and [[Gujarat]] are also connected to this line.
This line is one of the busiest in eastern and central [[Uttar Pradesh]]. It connects [[Assam]], [[West Bengal]], [[North Bihar]] and eastern Uttar Pradesh to [[Delhi]], [[Haryana]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] and [[Uttarakhand]]. Trains for [[Mumbai]], [[Rajasthan]] and [[Gujarat]] are also connected to this line.


Major stations on this line include [[Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh|Barabanki]], [[Gonda, Uttar Pradesh|Gonda]], [[Basti, Uttar Pradesh|Basti]], [[Khalilabad, India|Khalilabad]] and [[Mankapur]].
Major stations on this line include [[Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh|Barabanki]], [[Gonda, Uttar Pradesh|Gonda]] and [[Basti, Uttar Pradesh|Basti]].


==History==
==History==
This line was constructed by the Bengal and North Western Railway during the 19th century and 20th century. which was opened partially by seven phases.
This line was constructed by the Bengal and North Western Railway during the 19th century and 20th century. It was opened in seven phases during the construction period.
* First phase which is between Barabanki and Burhwal Junction was opened at 1 April 1872.
* The first phase, between Barabanki and Burhwal Junction was opened on 1 April 1872.
* Second phase which is between Burhwal Junction to Bahramghat was opened at 24 November 1896.
* The second phase, between Burhwal Junction and Bahramghat was opened on 24 November 1896.
* Third phase which is between Bahramghat to Jarwal Road was opened at 18 December 1896.
* The third phase, between Bahramghat and Jarwal Road was opened on 18 December 1896.
* Fourth phase which is between Jarwal Road to Colonelganj was opened at 1 February 1892.
* The fourth phase, between Jarwal Road and Colonelganj was opened on 1 February 1892.
* Fifth phase which is between Colonelganj to Gonda was opened at 29 October 1981.
* The fifth phase, between Colonelganj and Gonda was opened on 29 October 1881.
* Sixth phase which is from Gonda to Mankapur was opened at 2 April 1884.
* The sixth phase, between Gonda and Mankapur was opened on 2 April 1884.
* Seventh phase which is from Mankapur to Gorakhpur Junction was opened at 15 January 1885.<ref name=ner>{{cite web |url= http://indianrailwaynotes.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/north-eastern-railway.pdf|title= Indian Railways line history; 2. North Eastern Railway |accessdate=2012-11-06 }}</ref>
* The seventh phase, from Mankapur to Gorakhpur Junction was opened on 15 January 1885.<ref name=ner>{{cite web |url= https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.36650|title= Indian Railways history |access-date=2012-11-06 }}</ref>


And the Branch line which is from Burhwal Junction to Shahjahanpur was opened at 13 March 1911.
The branch line from Burhwal Junction to Shahjahanpur was opened on 13 March 1911.


On 1 January 1943, This line was transferred under the jurisdiction to Oudh Tirhut Railway, after amalgamation of [[Bengal and North Western Railway]], the Tirhut Railway, Mashrak-Thawe Extension Railway, Rohilkund and Kumaon Railway Company.
On 1 January 1943, this line was transferred from the initial jurisdiction to Oudh Tirhut Railway, after the amalgamation of: [[Bengal and North Western Railway]], the Tirhut Railway, Mashrak-Thawe Extension Railway, Rohilkund and Kumaon Railway Company.


After that, on 14 April 1952, this line was transferred under the jurisdiction of North Eastern Railway, after amalgamation of Oudh Tirhut Railway and Assam Railway Company.<ref>[https://ner.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?fontColor=black&backgroundColor=LIGHTSTEELBLUE&lang=0&id=0,1,283 North Eastern Railway], Retrieved 17 May 2019</ref>
After that, on 14 April 1952, this line was transferred to the jurisdiction of North Eastern Railway, after the amalgamation of Oudh Tirhut Railway and Assam Railway Company.<ref>[https://ner.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?fontColor=black&backgroundColor=LIGHTSTEELBLUE&lang=0&id=0,1,283 North Eastern Railway], Retrieved 17 May 2019</ref>


==Main line and branches==
==Main line and branches==
The main line of Lucknow–Gorakhpur section consists of 277&nbsp;km <ref>[https://indiarailinfo.com/search/906/0/539 indiarailinfo.com], Retrieved 17 May 2019</ref> and a branch line which connects to Shahjahanpur from Burhwal Junction with the length of 188&nbsp;km and Joins to [[Lucknow–Moradabad line]].<ref>[https://indiarailinfo.com/search/909/0/458 indiarailinfo.com], Retrieved 17 May 2019</ref>
The main line of the Lucknow–Basti–Gorakhpur section is {{cvt|277|km}},<ref>[https://indiarailinfo.com/search/906/0/539 indiarailinfo.com], Retrieved 17 May 2019</ref> and also features a branch line which connects to Shahjahanpur from Burhwal Junction with a length of {{cvt|188|km}}, and joins to the [[Lucknow–Moradabad line]].<ref>[https://indiarailinfo.com/search/909/0/458 indiarailinfo.com], Retrieved 17 May 2019</ref>


==Projects==
==Projects==
{{Confusing|section|date=February 2021}}
There is a work of Doubling the Branch line of Burhwal Junction to Shahjahanpur Junction with Electrification. Which was Approved in 2016 and with the tenure of Five years.<ref>[http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=145630 pib.nic.in], Retrieved on 17 May 2019.</ref>
There is a plan to double the branch line of Burhwal Junction to Shahjahanpur Junction with electrification. This was approved in 2016 and with a tenure of five years.<ref>[http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=145630 pib.nic.in], Retrieved on 17 May 2019.</ref>
90km (56 mi) of new line will be constructed between Basti (Uttar Pradesh) to Kapilvastu (NEPAL). One more proposed platform will be constructed in the [[Basti district]].{{citation needed|date=February 2021}}


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 15:45, 1 July 2024

Lucknow–Gorakhpur line
with Shahjahanpur–Burhwal Branch line
Basti station, an important railway station on the Lucknow–Gorakhpur line
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleUttar Pradesh, India
Termini
Service
Operator(s)Northern Railway & North Eastern Railway
History
Opened15 January 1839
Technical
Track length277 km (172 mi)
Number of tracks2
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
ElectrificationYes
Operating speed110 km/h
Route map

Legend
km
To Lucknow–Moradabad line
To Pilibhit
Shahjahanpur Junction
Roza Junction
To Lucknow–Moradabad line
Bartara
Unchaulia
Lakhnauria
Jung Bahadurganj
Mahmudpur Saraiyan Halt
Jahanikhera
Maingalganj
Neri
Lalpur Chandra Halt
Maholi
Urduali
Hempur
Katili
To Unnao–Sitapur line
Sitapur City Junction
Sitapur Cutchery
To Pilibhit
Sitapur Junction
To Unnao–Sitapur line
Tappa Khajuria Halt
Parsendi
Ramalpur
Biswan
Shankarpur
Sarayan
Babupur
Mahmudabad Avadh
Munda Gopal Ashram
Pantepur
Tehsil fatehpur
Sundhaimau
To Lucknow–Moradabad line
Lucknow Charbagh
To Varanasi–Rae Bareli–Lucknow line
To Unnao–Sitapur line
Malhaur
Jugaur
Safedabad
Barabanki Junction
To Varanasi–Lucknow line
Jahangirabad Raj
Rafinagar
Bindaura
Burhwal Junction
Chowka Ghat
Ghaghara Ghat
Jarwal Road
Sarju
Colonelganj
Kasturi
Maijapur
Kathola
Gonda Kachahri
To Bahraich
Gonda Junction
To Gorakhpur loop
Baruachak
Motiganj
Jhilahi
Mankapur Junction
Tikri
Nawabganj Gonda
Katra UP
Ramghat Halt
Ayodhya Junction
To Varanasi–Lucknow line
Lakhpat Nagar
Maskanwa
Swami Narayan Chhapia
Bahman Jyotia Halt
Parsa Tiwari
Babhnan
Gaur
Tinich
Govind Nagar
Basti
Orwara
Munderwa
Chureb
Khalilabad
Maghar
Sihapar Halt
Sahjanwa
Jagatbela
Domingarh
To Gorakhpur loop
Gorakhpur Junction
Gorakhpur Cantonment
To Barauni–Gorakhpur, Raxaul and Jainagar lines
To Barauni–Gorakhpur, Raxaul and Jainagar lines

The Lucknow–Gorakhpur line is a railway route in Uttar Pradesh. It is classified as 'B special class' according to Indian Railways standards, and its trains can reach up to 123 kilometres per hour (76 mph) on this line. The line is doubled broad gauge and electrified, and it is the first fully electrified railway line of the North Eastern Railway zone.[1]

This line is one of the busiest in eastern and central Uttar Pradesh. It connects Assam, West Bengal, North Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh to Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand. Trains for Mumbai, Rajasthan and Gujarat are also connected to this line.

Major stations on this line include Barabanki, Gonda and Basti.

History

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This line was constructed by the Bengal and North Western Railway during the 19th century and 20th century. It was opened in seven phases during the construction period.

  • The first phase, between Barabanki and Burhwal Junction was opened on 1 April 1872.
  • The second phase, between Burhwal Junction and Bahramghat was opened on 24 November 1896.
  • The third phase, between Bahramghat and Jarwal Road was opened on 18 December 1896.
  • The fourth phase, between Jarwal Road and Colonelganj was opened on 1 February 1892.
  • The fifth phase, between Colonelganj and Gonda was opened on 29 October 1881.
  • The sixth phase, between Gonda and Mankapur was opened on 2 April 1884.
  • The seventh phase, from Mankapur to Gorakhpur Junction was opened on 15 January 1885.[2]

The branch line from Burhwal Junction to Shahjahanpur was opened on 13 March 1911.

On 1 January 1943, this line was transferred from the initial jurisdiction to Oudh Tirhut Railway, after the amalgamation of: Bengal and North Western Railway, the Tirhut Railway, Mashrak-Thawe Extension Railway, Rohilkund and Kumaon Railway Company.

After that, on 14 April 1952, this line was transferred to the jurisdiction of North Eastern Railway, after the amalgamation of Oudh Tirhut Railway and Assam Railway Company.[3]

Main line and branches

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The main line of the Lucknow–Basti–Gorakhpur section is 277 km (172 mi),[4] and also features a branch line which connects to Shahjahanpur from Burhwal Junction with a length of 188 km (117 mi), and joins to the Lucknow–Moradabad line.[5]

Projects

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There is a plan to double the branch line of Burhwal Junction to Shahjahanpur Junction with electrification. This was approved in 2016 and with a tenure of five years.[6] 90km (56 mi) of new line will be constructed between Basti (Uttar Pradesh) to Kapilvastu (NEPAL). One more proposed platform will be constructed in the Basti district.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ irfca.org, Retrieved 17 May 2019
  2. ^ "Indian Railways history". Retrieved 6 November 2012.
  3. ^ North Eastern Railway, Retrieved 17 May 2019
  4. ^ indiarailinfo.com, Retrieved 17 May 2019
  5. ^ indiarailinfo.com, Retrieved 17 May 2019
  6. ^ pib.nic.in, Retrieved on 17 May 2019.
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