Harnaut–Mokama section

The Harnaut–Mokama loop also known as Coal Belt Loop which connects Harnaut and Mokama Junction. Originally a part of the Howrah–Delhi main line & Bakhtiyarpur–Tilaiya line, it was opened to traffic in 2016.

Harnaut–Mokama section हरनौत-मोकामा खण्ड
Harnaut railway station board
Overview
Status	Operational
Owner	Indian Railways
Locale	Bihar
Termini	Harnaut Mokama
Service
Operator(s)	East Central Railway
History
Opened	2016
Technical
Line length	52 km (32 mi)
Number of tracks	1/ 2
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Operating speed	80–110 km/h (50–68 mph)
Route map Legend km to Rajgir and Gaya 0 Harnaut Carriage Repair Workshop Harnaut Howrah–Delhi main line to Patna 8 Karnauti (halt) 12 Jai prakash mahuli (halt) 15 Atlmal gola 23 Barh Barh Super Thermal Power Station 33 Punarkh 42 Mor 50 Mokama Mokama–Barauni section to Asansol and Howrah

The line carries coal from Jharkhand state to most important NTPC Barh. With the construction of a shorter railway line for a part of the route, the 53 kilometres (33 mi) stretch was assigned a separate identity.

Branch line

Construction of dual electric line between Harnaut karnauti Halt and Jaiprakash Mahuli Halt extent up to Barh.

Railway workshop & Industry

Two major Industries along with this line

1. Rail Coach Factory, Harnaut &
2. NTPC Barh