Barharwa–Azimganj–Katwa loop
| Barharwa–Azimganj–Katwa loop (incl. Nalhati–Azimganj branch line) | |
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Barharwa Junction is an important railway station of Barharwa–Azimganj–Katwa loop | |
| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Owner | Indian Railways |
| Locale | Jharkhand, West Bengal |
| Termini | |
| Stations | 39 |
| Service | |
| Operator(s) | Eastern Railway |
| History | |
| Opened | 1913 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 170 km (106 mi) |
| Number of tracks | 2 |
| Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge |
| Electrification | Yes |
| Operating speed | Up to 100 km/h (62 mph) |
The Barharwa–Azimganj–Katwa loop is a railway line connecting Barharwa on the Sahibganj loop and Katwa. Together with the Bandel–Katwa line, which connects this line to Bandel Junction on the Howrah–Bardhaman main line, it is also known as the B.B Loop Line. This 170 kilometres (110 mi) line is under the jurisdiction of Eastern Railway. The majority of this line passes through the Purba Bardhaman and Murshidabad districts, in the Indian state of West Bengal, and lies on the west bank of the Bhagirathi river.