Jaynagar–Bardibas railway line

The Jaynagar–Janakpur–Bardibas railway line (Hindi/ Nepali: जयनगर–जनकपुर–बर्दीबास रेलवे) is a cross-border railway line between India and Nepal. The railway links Bhangaha with Jaynagar, crossing the India–Nepal border at Inarwa. An extension to Bardibas is under way. It is the only operational railway line in Nepal.

Jaynagar–Janakpur–Bardibas railway
Overview
Other name(s)Bardibas - Jayanagar line
Native nameबर्दिबास जयनगर रेलमार्ग
StatusOperating
LocaleIndian state of Bihar and Nepalelse province of Madhesh Province
Termini
StationsInarwa, Khajuri, Baidehi, Parbaha, Janakpur, Kurtha, Khutta Pipradhi, Loharpatti, Singyahi, Bhangaha
Service
TypeDiesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU)
SystemIndian Railway & Nepal Railway
ServicesBhangaha-Kurtha-Janakpur-Jayanagar
History
Opened1937 (1937)
Upgradation2014 - 2019
Reopened2022
Inaugurated bySher Bahadur Deuba
(As PM of Nepal)
Narendra Modi
(As PM of India)
Technical
Line length68.7 km (42.7 mi)(currently 52 km is operational)
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm)
ElectrificationNo, Planned in future
Operating speed69 mph (111 km/h)up to 120 km/h
Route map
Jaynagar-Bardibas
km
Station
objects
INR Ter. (JYG)
NRW Ter. (JYG)
3
India
Nepal
border
3.2
Inarwa
7.8
Khajuri
13.3
Mahinathpur
17.7
Baidehi
21.7
Parbaha
23
Postal Highway
23.5
Jaladh khola
28.4
Janakpurdham
33.1
Kurtha
34.2
Pipradhi
36.2
Bighi river
37.8
Khutta Pipradhi
42.5
Loharpatti
47.6
Singyahi
51.2
Bhangaha
51.8
Rato river
Bijayalpura
Bardibas
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