Prayagraj–Jabalpur section

The Prayagraj–Jabalpur section is a railway line connecting Prayagraj and Jabalpur. This 366 km track is part of the Howrah–Prayagraj–Mumbai line. The main line is under the jurisdiction of North Central Railway and West Central Railway.

History
The East Indian Railway, which had established the Howrah–Delhi main line via Allahabad, opened the Allahabad–Jabalpur branch line in June 1867. The Great Indian Peninsula Railway connection reached Jabalpur from Itarsi on 7 March 1870, linking up with the EIR track there from Allahabad, and establishing connectivity between Mumbai and Kolkata.

The Jhansi–Manikpur line was opened in 1889 by Indian Midland Railway.

The Mahoba–Khajuraho branch line was inaugurated in 2008.

Electrification
Prayagraj to Jabalpur section is completely electrified.

Speed limits
The Prayagraj–Bhusawal section is classified as 'B' class where trains can run up to 130 km/h. On the branch lines trains can run up to 100 km/h.

Passenger movement
Prayagraj, Satna, Katni and Jabalpur, on the main line are amongst the top hundred booking stations of Indian Railway.

Loco sheds
Both the Katni Diesel Loco Shed and the New Katni Junction Electric Loco Shed are located at New Katni Junction. The former has WDM-2, WDM-3A, WDG-3A, WDG-4, WDG-4D and the only WDG-3C "Cheetah" diesel locomotives. The latter holds 170+ WAG-5 and WAG-7 electric locomotives and has a large marshalling yard attached to it.