GIPR Nagpur Branch

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GIPR Nagpur Branch

The 'Nagpur Branch' of the Great Indian Peninsula Railway(GIPR) from Bhusawal was built by Messrs. Lee, Watson and Ayton, Construction Contractors. The line opened in stages 1863-67 - Bhusaval to Baderna 1863-65, to Nagpur 1867: 243.25 miles

One of the GIPR Engineers in charge of the construction was Robert Edwin Wright from 1864-67

Opened Bhusawal Junction to Baderna 1863-65, Bederna via Wardha Junction to Nagpur 1867: 243 miles(391km). Became 'GIPR Branch, North East line’.

  • ‘Khamgaon Branch, NE line’, branch from ‘Nagpur Branch’; Jalamb to Khamgaon , 1870, 8 miles(13km)
  • ‘Amraoti Branch, NE line’ branch from ‘Nagpur Branch’; Baderna to Amraoti , 1871, 5½ miles(9km)

See also GIPR North East Branches

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