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End of an Era ! Another Pure Diesel heaven is going to be Endangered Soon. Its all Manikpur- Jhansi Section In this blog. Manikpur Jhansi is a Branch line of Itarsi- Allahabad Mainline Which bifurcates from Manikpur jn. Earlier this Section was ruled by diesel Monsters. Now Electric loco are preparing to snatch the throne of this Section. Electrification Work Is in final Stage. Only Final touchings is to be given & it is expected that in the month of October we would be able to see e-locos taking over the charge of some trains of this Section. Uttar Pradesh Sampark Kranti Exp the king & the only top priority holder train of this section is also one of them which will get electric loco end to end.
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Meanwhile, the electrification work of Satna- Manikpur-Allahabad Cheokii has also Completed. & Recently Anvt Rewa Sf exp got
e loco till Satna and some of the following trains which are Undergoing Power Change at Manikpur jn. They are...

1- Indore Hwh Shipra Sf
2- Gwalior/MTJ Hwh Chambal Exp
3- LTT Pnbe Rjpb Janta Exp


Now no chuggings of an alco will be heard, No Humming of an emd will be heard in this Section. This is the most worst thing for a diesel lover and for me also. But as we all know Electrics will not match the Charm of diesels.....