Mashrak–Thawe Extension Railway
Railway in India
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Mashrak–Thawe Extension Railway was owned by the Government of India and worked by Bengal and North Western Railway.
| Industry | Railways |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | none |
| Founded | 12 January 1931 |
| Defunct | 1 January 1943. |
| Successor | Oudh and Tirhut Railway |
| Headquarters | India |
Area served | Northern India |
| Services | Rail transport |
History
The 39-mile-long (63 km) metre gauge line from Mashrak to Thawe was opened 12 January 1931. The Mashrak–Thawe Extension Railway was merged into the Oudh and Tirhut Railway on 1 January 1943.
Conversion to broad gauge
The railway line was converted to 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge in 2017.
References
- Rao, M.A. (1988). Indian Railways, New Delhi: National Book Trust
- Chapter 1 – Evolution of Indian Railways-Historical Background