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{{Short description|Railway station in Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date= November 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date= November 2025}}
{{Infobox station
| name = Kumardubi
| style = Indian Railways
| type = [[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|30px]] [[Indian Railways]] station
| image = Kumardubi Railway Station platform.JPG
| caption =
| address = [[Kumardubi]], [[Dhanbad District]], [[Jharkhand]]
| country = India
| coordinates = {{Coord|23.74750|N|86.79304|E|display=inline,title}}
| elevation = {{convert|130|m|}}
| owned = [[Indian Railways]]
| operator = [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railway]]
| tracks = Broad gauge
| structure = At-grade
| platforms = 2
| parking = No
| status = {{color|green|Active}}
| code = {{Indian railway code
| code = KMME
| zone = [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railway]]
| division = {{rwd|Asansol}}
}}
| classification = '''NSG-5'''<ref>{{cite web |title=Eastern Railway – Asansol Division |url=https://er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?fontColor=black&backgroundColor=LIGHTSTEELBLUE&lang=0&id=0,6,443,528,537 |publisher=Eastern Railway, Government of India |access-date=8 September 2025}}</ref>
| opened =
| rebuilt =
| electrified = 1960−61<ref>{{cite web| url = http://irfca.org/docs/electrification-history.html|title = History of Electrification| publisher= IRFCA| access-date = 20 April 2013}}</ref>
| former = [[East Indian Railway Company|East Indian Railway]]
| passengers =
| map_type = India Jharkhand
| map_dot_label = Kumardubi railway station
| map_size = 300
| map_caption = Location in Jharkhand
| line = [[Howrah–Gaya–Delhi line]]
| other =
| accessible =
| route_map = {{Asansol–Gaya section|inline=1}}
| mapframe = yes
| mapframe-caption = Interactive map
| map_state = collapsed
}}

'''Kumardubi railway station''' (station code''': KMME''')is a railway station on the [[Howrah–Gaya–Delhi line]], located in [[Dhanbad district]] of [[Jharkhand]], India. It comes under the [[Asansol railway division]] of the [[Eastern Railway zone]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=List of Stations on Asansol Division |url=https://er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?fontColor=black&backgroundColor=LIGHTSTEELBLUE&lang=0&id=0,6,443,528,537 |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=19 Sep 2025 |website=er.indianrailways.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kumardubi Railway Station Forum/Discussion - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/blog/kumardubi-kmme/1365 |access-date=2025-11-02 |website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Kumardubi Station In Bengal’s Asansol Division Set For Major Overhaul Under Amrit Bharat Project - News18 |url=https://www.news18.com/india/kumardubi-station-in-bengals-asansol-division-set-for-major-overhaul-under-amrit-bharat-project-9025583.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001134802/https://www.news18.com/india/kumardubi-station-in-bengals-asansol-division-set-for-major-overhaul-under-amrit-bharat-project-9025583.html |archive-date=2024-10-01 |access-date=2025-11-02 |website=www.news18.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kumardubi (KMME) Railway Station: Station Code, Schedule & Train Enquiry - RailYatri |url=https://www.railyatri.in/stations/kumardubi-kmme |access-date=2025-11-02 |website=www.railyatri.in}}</ref> The station is located between Mugma and Barakar railway stations and serves [[Kumardubi]], and its nearby areas.<ref>{{cite web |title=Madankata Railway Station (MNC): Station Map/Info |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/madankata-mnc/3539 |website=India Rail Info |publisher=indiarailinfo.com |access-date=19 September 2025}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=TTI |title=KMME / Kumardubi Railway Station {{!}} Train Arrival / Departure Timings at Kumardubi |url=http://www.totaltraininfo.com/station/kmme/ |access-date=2025-11-02 |website=www.totaltraininfo.com |language=en}}</ref> Both Express as well as passenger EMU trains have scheduled halts here.<ref>{{Cite web |title=धनबाद के लोगों के लिए खुशखबरी, कुमारधुबी स्टेशन पर जल्द होगा इंटरसिटी और वनांचल एक्सप्रेस का ठहराव - Intercity and Vananchal Express will soon stop at Kumardhubi station dhanbad |url=https://www.jagran.com/jharkhand/dhanbad-intercity-and-vananchal-express-will-soon-stop-at-kumardhubi-station-dhanbad-23946502.html |access-date=2025-11-02 |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Live Trains at KUMARDUBI (KMME) Railway Station : etrain.info |url=https://etrain.info/station/Kumardubi-KMME/live |access-date=2025-11-02 |website=etrain.info |language=en}}</ref>

==Facilities==
The station has two platforms, which are linked by a foot overbridge. Basic passenger facilities include a ticket counter, platform shelters and a drinking water supply.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=2019-08-03 |title=Eastern Railway utilises scrap sleepers to construct durable platforms |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/er-utilises-scrap-sleepers-to-construct-durable-platforms/articleshow/70505448.cms |access-date=2025-09-19 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> However, the station is being redeveloped under the [[Amrit Bharat Station Scheme]]. Upon completion, Kumardubi will feature upgraded platforms, a new station building with a spacious entrance, improved parking area, air conditioned waiting halls, modern restrooms, ramps for easy accessibility, and enhanced lighting.<ref name=":0" />

The redevelopment will also include free Wi-Fi, a One Station One Product stall and improved passenger information systems, offering upgraded amenities comparable to those at major railway stations.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-08-19 |title=20 Jharkhand railway stations to be redeveloped under Amrit Bharat Scheme |url=https://avenuemail.in/20-jharkhand-railway-stations-to-be-redeveloped-under-amrit-bharat-scheme/ |access-date=2025-11-02 |website=The Avenue Mail |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bharat |first=E. T. V. |date=2023-03-20 |title=Dhanbad News: कुमारधुबी स्टेशन पर जल्द लंबी दूरी की ट्रेनों का होगा ठहराव, अमृत योजना के तहत स्टेशन का होगा सौंदर्यीकरण |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/hindi/jharkhand/state/dhanbad/long-distance-trains-stoppage-at-kumardhubi-station-dhanbad/jh20230320171315737737472 |access-date=2025-11-02 |website=ETV Bharat News |language=hi}}</ref>

==Trains==
Several express and passenger trains halt at Kumardubi railway station, providing connectivity to major cities such as [[Howrah]], [[Delhi]] and [[Patna]] etc. The station serves both long distance and local commuters with trains like the [[Shaktipunj Express|Saktipunj Express]], [[Coalfield Express]] and [[Black Diamond Express]] among the regular services. Its strategic location on the [[Howrah–Gaya–Delhi line|Howrah–Gaya–Delhi]] main line makes it an important stop for passengers traveling across Jharkhand, Bihar and West Bengal.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kumardubi Station - All Trains Timing through Kumardubi Railway Station, KMME Station All Trains Schedule |url=https://indianrailways.info/all_trains/KMME/ |access-date=2025-11-02 |website=indianrailways.info}}</ref><ref name=":2" />

==See also==
* [[Asansol railway division]]
* [[Eastern Railway zone]]
* [[Howrah–Gaya–Delhi line|Howrah–Gaya-Delhi main line]]
* [[Asansol–Gaya section]]

== References ==

{{reflist}}

[[Category:Railway stations in Dhanbad district]]
[[Category:Asansol railway division]]

Kumardubi railway station - Revision history

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