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Taking spiral loop known as Batasia loop to ease the gradient

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Taking spiral loop known as Batasia loop to ease the gradient

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Jayasankar Madhavadas

Jul 24

The Batasia Loop was constructed in 1919, creating easier gradients on the ascent from Darjeeling. In the picture, the line from Darjeeling can be seen when the train ascends the steep gradient in spiral and comes to the bridge on its way to Ghum.

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