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{{Short description|Railway station in Jharkhand, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2025}}
{{Infobox station
| name = [[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|50px]]<br />{{font color|blue|SHANKARPUR}}
| style = Indian Railways
| type = [[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|30px]] [[Indian Railways]] station
| image = Shankarpur railway station.jpg
| address = Sankarpur, [[Deoghar District]], [[Jharkhand]]
| country = India
| coordinates = {{Coord|24.44204|N|86.63772|E|display=inline,title}}
| elevation = {{convert|235|m|}}
| owned = [[Indian Railways]]
| operator = [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railway]]
| tracks = Broad gauge
| structure = At-grade
| platforms = 2
| parking = Yes
| status = {{color|green|Active}}
| code = {{Indian railway code
| code = SNQ
| zone = [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railway]]
| division = {{rwd|Asansol}}
}}
| classification = '''NSG-6'''<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 = 1996–97<ref name=elec>{{cite web|title=History of Electrification|url=http://www.irfca.org/docs/electrification-history.html|work=information published by CORE (Central Organisation for Railway Electrification)|publisher=CORE (Central Organisation for Railway Electrification)|access-date=1 April 2012}}</ref>
| former = [[East Indian Railway Company|East Indian Railway]]
| passengers =
| map_type = India Jharkhand
| map_dot_label = Shankarpur railway station
| map_size = 300
| map_caption = Location in Jharkhand
| line = * [[Asansol–Patna section]] of [[Howrah–Delhi main line]]
| other = Auto stand
| accessible = {{access icon|20px}} Available
| route_map = {{Asansol–Patna section}}
| mapframe = yes
| mapframe-caption = Interactive map
| map_state = collapsed
}}

'''Shankarpur railway station''' (station code: '''SNQ''') is a railway station on the [[Howrah–Delhi main line]] in [[Deoghar district]], [[Jharkhand]]. 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=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918055842/https://er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?fontColor=black&backgroundColor=LIGHTSTEELBLUE&lang=0&id=0,6,443,528,537 |archive-date=2024-09-18 |access-date=2025-10-06 |website=er.indianrailways.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Shankarpur Railway Station Map/Atlas ER/Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/shankarpur-snq/3540 |access-date=2025-10-06 |website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2025-05-22 |title=Three redeveloped rly stns in state inaugurated by PM |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/three-redeveloped-rly-stns-in-state-inaugurated-by-pm/articleshow/121344778.cms |access-date=2025-10-06 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The station serves Sankarpur and its surrounding areas such as Devipur, Tiljori, Rampur and several other nearby villages.<ref>{{Cite web |title= |url=https://er.indianrailways.gov.in/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250419200524/https://er.indianrailways.gov.in/ |archive-date=2025-04-19 |access-date=2025-10-06 |website=er.indianrailways.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bharat |first=E. T. V. |date=2025-05-22 |title=PM Inaugurates Redeveloped Shankarpur Rly Station In Jharkhand |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!state/pm-modi-online-inaugurated-shankarpur-railway-station-from-bikaner-enn25052205237 |access-date=2025-10-06 |website=ETV Bharat News |language=en}}</ref> It is the closest railway station to [[All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Deoghar|AIIMS, Deoghar]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=अमृत स्टेशन बन गया शंकरपुर हॉल्ट, यहां से AIIMS की दूरी सिर्फ 2 किलोमीटर; PM मोदी करेंगे उद्घाटन - Shankarpur Halt Amrit Station Upgrade Benefits AIIMS Deoghar |url=https://www.jagran.com/jharkhand/deoghar-shankarpur-halt-amrit-station-upgrade-benefits-aiims-deoghar-23941268.html |access-date=2025-10-06 |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-05-19 |title=देवघर एम्स के लिए नया रेल कनेक्शन: शंकरपुर स्टेशन का 15 करोड़ से हुआ आधुनिकीकरण, 22 मई को PM करेंगे उद्घाटन - Deoghar News |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/jharkhand/deoghar/news/new-rail-connection-for-deoghar-aiims-135057277.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250524175625/https://www.bhaskar.com/local/jharkhand/deoghar/news/new-rail-connection-for-deoghar-aiims-135057277.html |archive-date=2025-05-24 |access-date=2025-10-06 |work=Dainik Bhaskar |language=hi}}</ref> Only passenger and MEMU trains have scheduled halts here.<ref>{{Cite web |title=All Trains at SANKARPUR (SNQ) Railway Station with Arrival and Departure details, Availability, Wailtlist Confirmation Chances and Fare Calculator : etrain.info |url=https://etrain.info/station/Sankarpur-SNQ/all |access-date=2025-10-06 |website=etrain.info |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=TTI |title=SNQ / Shankarpur Railway Station {{!}} Train Arrival / Departure Timings at Shankarpur |url=http://www.totaltraininfo.com/station/snq/ |access-date=2025-10-06 |website=www.totaltraininfo.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-23 |title=शंकरपुर स्टेशन पर बहुत कम ट्रेनों का होता है ठहराव |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/jharkhand/deogarh/story-shankarpur-railway-station-designated-as-amrit-bharat-station-a-new-hope-for-doab-region-201747956509891.html |access-date=2025-10-06 |website=www.livehindustan.com |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=SANKARPUR SNQ Railway Station Trains Schedule |url=https://www.makemytrip.com/railways/sankarpur-snq-railway-station.html |access-date=7 Oct 2025 |website=www.makemytrip.com}}</ref>

==Facilities==
Shankarpur railway station consists of three platforms connected by a foot overbridge. Basic amenities available for passengers include a ticket counter, covered platform sheds, seating arrangements and drinking water facilities.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shankarpur Railway Station Map/Atlas ER/Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/shankarpur-snq/3540 |access-date=2025-10-06 |website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Prasad |first=Amlesh |date=2025-05-23 |title=शंकरपुर रेलवे स्टेशन के पुनर्विकास को यात्रियों ने सराहा |url=https://sanmarg.in/asansol/shankarpur-railway-station-k-punrvikas |access-date=2025-10-07 |website=Sanmarg Hindi daily |language=hi}}</ref>

As part of [[Amrit Bharat Station Scheme]], the station underwent major redevelopment and upgradation in 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=PTI |date=2025-05-22 |title=PM virtually inaugurates three redeveloped railway stations in Jharkhand |url=https://theprint.in/india/pm-virtually-inaugurates-three-redeveloped-railway-stations-in-jharkhand/2633808/ |access-date=2025-10-06 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref> The redevelopment work included a 437 square metre renovated platform shelter, 2000 square metres of renewed platform surfacing, installation of an electronic information display system, upgraded toilets and ramps to improve accessibility for disabled passengers.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-20 |title=15 करोड़ से शंकरपुर स्टेशन का हुआ कायाकल्प, 22 मई को पीएम नरेंद्र मोदी करेंगे उद्घाटन |url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/jharkhand/deoghar-shankarpur-station-renovation-pm-modi-inaugurates-online-on-22-may-local18-ws-kl-9252857.html |access-date=2025-10-06 |website=News18 हिंदी |language=hi}}</ref> A washing pit is also planned for upcoming future.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-22 |title=शंकरपुर स्टेशन में बनेगा वाशिंग पिट, एक साथ 20 ट्रेनों की रुकने की होगी सुविधा : डॉ निशिकांत |url=https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/state/jharkhand/deoghar/amrit-bharat-railway-station-inauguration-in-shankapur |access-date=2025-10-06 |website=Prabhat Khabar |language=hi}}</ref>

== Trains==
Only a limited number of passenger and local suburban trains halt here. These include: <ref>{{Cite web |title=Live Trains at SANKARPUR (SNQ) Railway Station : etrain.info |url=https://etrain.info/station/Sankarpur-SNQ/live |access-date=2025-10-06 |website=etrain.info |language=en}}</ref>

* Howrah–Mokama Express (13029/13030)
* Asansol–Jasidih MEMU (63561/63563)
* Andal–Jasidih MEMU (63545/63546)
* Barddhaman–Jhajha MEMU (63509/63510)
* Baidyanathdham–Asansol MEMU (63562)
* Jasidih–Asansol MEMU (63564)
* Patliputra Express (18621/18622)
* Ranchi Intercity Express (13319/13320)

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

==References==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/shankarpur-snq/3540 Shankarpur station map]
* [http://deoghar.nic.in/ Official website of the Deoghar District]

{{Railway stations in Jharkhand}}

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

Shankarpur railway station - Revision history

RosariaE70 at 02:52, 17 February 2026