Diamond Crossing Nagpur-Everythings to know
Nagpur is the center point of India and all four directions most of the major trains pass from Nagpur station , and for it indian railway built the diamond crossing here.
What is diamond crossing?
Its railway track system connects one center point that makes a diamond-shaped crossing. Its rare crossing system is present in two places in India and from it one is present in Nagpur and another is Delhi but we here only discussed Nagpur diamond crossing.
Why is Nagpur’s Diamond Crossing So Special?
Nagpur, known as the geographical center of India, is an important railway junction. The uniqueness of its diamond crossing lies in its strategic location and function:
- It is the only place in India where North-South (Delhi to Chennai) and East-West (Mumbai to Howrah/Kolkata) rail lines intersect on the same level.
- It connects some of the busiest and most important routes of Indian Railways.
- It's a live crossing, meaning hundreds of trains pass through this point every week.
Where is the Diamond Crossing in Nagpur Located?
It is situated between Nagpur and Kamptee station where one line comes from North Madhya Pradesh and One comes from south Telangana; the other two lines come from Raipur and Mumbai.
How can you see this place ?
You can see this place during Journey from Nagpur to Howarah or Nagpur to Itarsi and I covered this place during my Ahmedabad Puri Superfast Express Journey.
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