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{{short description|Railway station in Bihar}}
{{Short description|Railway station in Arrah, Bihar, India}}
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{{Infobox station
| name = Ara Junction
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| type = [[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|20px]] [[Indian Railways]] station
|native_name  = <hr/>Arrah Junction
| style = Indian Railways
|type         = [[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|30px]] [[Indian Railways]] station
| image = Ara Junction.jpg
|style         = Indian Railways
| image_caption = View of Ara Junction
|image         = Ara Junction.jpg
| address = Station Road, [[Arrah]], [[Bhojpur district, India|Bhojpur district]], [[Bihar]]-802301
|image_caption = Entrance view of Ara Junction railway station
| country = {{flagu|India}}
|address       = Station Road, Nawada, [[Arrah]], [[Bhojpur district, India|Bhojpur]], [[Bihar]]
| coordinates = {{Coord|25.5488|N|84.6614|E|type:railwaystation_region:IN|display=inline}}
|country       = [[India]] - (802301)
| elevation = {{convert|59|m|ft}}
|coordinates   = {{Coord|25.5488|N|84.6614|E|type:railwaystation_region:IN|display=inline}}
| owned = [[Indian Railways]]
|elevation     = {{convert|59|m|ft}}
| operator = [[East Central Railway zone|East Central Railways]]
|owned         = [[Indian Railways]]
| line = [[Howrah–Delhi main line]], <br/> Ara–Sasaram–Bhabua section line, (Patna–Mughalsarai section line)
|operator     = [[East Central Railway zone|East Central Railways]]
| platform = 4 (1 under construction)+2 for goods
|line         = [[Howrah–Delhi main line|Howrah-Patna-Delhi main line]] <br> ([[Patna–Mughalsarai section]]) <br> [[Ara–Sasaram line]]
| tracks = 8
|platform     = 4
| other =  
|tracks       = 7
| structure = Standard (on-ground station)
|other         = Functioning
| parking = Available
|structure     = Standard (on-ground station)
| status = Functioning
|parking       = {{rint|park}} Available
| opened =  
|status       = Active
| closed =  
|opened       = Estd-1862
| rebuilt =  
|closed       =  
| electrified = {{start date and age|2001}}
|rebuilt       =  
| ADA = {{Access icon|20px}} Available
|electrified   = {{start date and age|2001}}
| code = {{Indian railway code
|accessible    = {{Access icon|20px}} Available
  | code     = ARA
|code         = {{Indian railway code
  | zone     = [[East Central Railway zone]]
|code         = ARA
  | division = {{rwd|Danapur}}
|zone         = [[East Central Railway zone]]
  }}
|division     = {{rwd|Danapur}}}}
| services = {{s-rail|title=Indian Railways}}
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| passengers        = 200,000 per day
  | system  = Indian Railways
| pass_year          = 2022
  | previous = Jamira Halt
| pass_percent      =
  | note    = ''towards {{stnlnk|Patna Junction||Patna}}, {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction||Howrah}}''
| pass_system        =
  | next    = Jagjeevan Halt
| map_type          = India#India Bihar#
  | note2    = ''towards {{stnlnk|Mughalsarai Junction||Mughalsarai}}, {{stnlnk|New Delhi}}''
| map_dot_label      = '''Ara Junction'''
  | line    = Howrah–Delhi main line
| map_alt            =  
  | branch  = [[Patna–Mughalsarai section]]
| map_caption        = Location in [[Arrah|Ara]]##Location in India
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| mapframe-custom    = {{Maplink|frame=yes|plain=yes|frame-align=center|frame-width=300|frame-height=180|zoom=14|type=point|marker=rail}}
  | previous = Udwant Nagar Halt
| services_collapsible = yes
  | note    = ''towards {{stnlnk|Sasaram Junction||Sasaram}}''
|route_map     = {{Patna–Mughalsarai section}}
  | next    =  
}}
  | line    = Ara–Sasaram line
  }}
| route_map = <nowiki>{Patna–Mughalsarai section}</nowiki>


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'''Ara Junction railway station''' (station code: '''ARA'''), is a railway station serving the city of [[Arrah]] in the [[Bhojpur district, India|Bhojpur]] district in the Indian state of [[Bihar]]. The Ara Junction railway station is well connected to most of the major cities in India by the railway network. It lies in between Buxar and Patna on [[Patna-Mughalsarai section]] of [[Howrah–Delhi main line|Howrah-Patna-Delhi main line]] which serves it with numerous trains. The Ara Bus Station is around 3 KM from the railway station.
| passengers = 175000 per day<ref>https://www.raildrishti.in/raildrishti/mobilesite/stationBhuvan.jsp</ref>
| pass_percent =
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'''Ara Junction railway station''' (station code: '''ARA'''), is a railway station serving the city of [[Arrah]] in the [[Bhojpur district, India|Bhojpur]] district in the Indian state of [[Bihar]]. The Arrah Junction railway station, is well connected to most of the major cities in India by the railway network, which lies in between [[Howrah–Delhi main line]] which serves it with numerous trains. Arrah is well connected to [[Patna]], [[New Delhi]], [[Mumbai]], [[Kolkata]], [[Bangalore]], [[Kanpur]], [[Pune]], [[Ahmedabad]], [[Chennai]], [[Kolkata]], [[Lucknow]], [[Agra]], [[Prayagraj]], [[Varansi]], [[Bhopal]], [[Jaipur]], [[Surat]], [[Kota, Rajasthan|Kota]], [[Amritsar]], [[Chandigarh]], [[Hyderabad]], [[Guwahati]], [[Ranchi]], and other cities of [[India]].
Arrah is well connected to [[Patna]], [[New Delhi]], [[Mumbai]], [[Kolkata]], [[Bangalore]], [[Kanpur]], [[Pune]], [[Ahmedabad]], [[Chennai]], [[Siliguri]], [[Lucknow]], [[Agra]], [[Prayagraj]], [[Varansi]], [[Bhopal]], [[Jaipur]], [[Surat]], [[Kota, Rajasthan|Kota]], [[Katihar]], [[Amritsar]], [[Chandigarh]], [[Secunderabad]], [[Guwahati]], [[Ranchi]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[Ajmer]], [[Goa]], [[Ernakulam]], [[Anand Vihar Terminal]], [[Jhansi]], [[Jodhpur]], [[Haridwar]], [[Mysuru]], [[Dibrugarh]] and other cities of India.


== Facilities ==
== Facilities ==
The major facilities available are waiting rooms, retiring room, computerized reservation facility, reservation counter, vehicle parking, etc.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-12/patna/39924147_1_passenger-trains-patliputra-railways | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130615054211/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-12/patna/39924147_1_passenger-trains-patliputra-railways | url-status=dead | archive-date=15 June 2013 | title=Patliputra station to be functional by month-end | work=[[The Times of India]] | date=12 June 2013 | access-date=24 July 2013 | author=Kumod Verma}}</ref><ref name=computerized_list>{{cite web|title=List of Locations (Irrespective Of States) Where Computerized Reservation Facilities Are Available |url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in/location_Alphabetically.html |publisher=[[Indian Railways]] |access-date=18 April 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130703033000/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/location_Alphabetically.html |archive-date=3 July 2013 }}</ref>  Vehicles are allowed to enter the station premises. There are refreshment rooms vegetarian and non vegetarian, tea stall, book stall, post and telegraphic office and Government Railway police (G.R.P) office. Automatic ticket vending machines have been installed to reduce the queue for train tickets on the station.<ref name=toi_model>{{cite news|title=8 more stations to be made models |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2002-05-12/patna/27114696_1_terminal-station-passengers-amenities-year-danapur|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103084612/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2002-05-12/patna/27114696_1_terminal-station-passengers-amenities-year-danapur|url-status=dead|work=[[The Times of India]] |archive-date=2013-01-03}}</ref> and a gusarkhana.
The major facilities available are waiting rooms, retiring room, computerized reservation facility, reservation counter, vehicle parking, etc.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Patliputra-station-to-be-functional-by-month-end/articleshow/20548073.cms | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130615054211/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-12/patna/39924147_1_passenger-trains-patliputra-railways | url-status=live | archive-date=15 June 2013 | title=Patliputra station to be functional by month-end | work=[[The Times of India]] | date=12 June 2013 | access-date=24 July 2013 | author=Kumod Verma}}</ref><ref name=computerized_list>{{cite web|title=List of Locations (Irrespective Of States) Where Computerized Reservation Facilities Are Available |url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in/location_Alphabetically.html |publisher=[[Indian Railways]] |access-date=18 April 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130703033000/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/location_Alphabetically.html |archive-date=3 July 2013 }}</ref>  Vehicles are allowed to enter the station premises. There are refreshment rooms vegetarian and non vegetarian, tea stall, book stall, post and telegraphic office and Government Railway police (G.R.P) office. Automatic ticket vending machines have been installed to reduce the queue for train tickets on the station.<ref name=toi_model>{{cite news|title=8 more stations to be made models |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/8-more-stations-to-be-made-models/articleshow/9606303.cms|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103084612/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2002-05-12/patna/27114696_1_terminal-station-passengers-amenities-year-danapur|url-status=live|work=[[The Times of India]] |archive-date=2013-01-03}}</ref> and a gusarkhana. You can find good Litti Chokha shops just outside the railway station.


===Platforms===
===Platforms===
There are four platforms at Arrah Junction. The platforms are interconnected with two pedestrian [[Footbridge#Railways|over-bridges]] (FOB).
There are four platforms at Arrah Junction. The platforms are interconnected with two pedestrian [[Footbridge#Railways|Foot-over-bridges]] (FOB).


==References==
==References==
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{{Railway stations in Bihar|state=expanded}}
{{Railway stations in Bihar}}


[[Category:Railway stations in India opened in 1904]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Bhojpur district, India]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Bhojpur district, India]]
[[Category:Railway junction stations in Bihar]]
[[Category:Railway junction stations in Bihar]]
[[Category:Danapur railway division]]
[[Category:Danapur railway division]]
[[Category:Arrah]]
[[Category:Arrah]]
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Latest revision as of 01:27, 25 March 2026



ARA JUNCTION

Arrah Junction
Indian Railways station
Entrance view of Ara Junction railway station
LocationStation Road, Nawada, Arrah, Bhojpur, Bihar
India - (802301)
Coordinates25°32′56″N 84°39′41″E / 25.5488°N 84.6614°E / 25.5488; 84.6614
Elevation59 metres (194 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byEast Central Railways
Line(s)Howrah-Patna-Delhi main line
(Patna–Mughalsarai section)
Ara–Sasaram line
Platforms4
Tracks7
ConnectionsFunctioning
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on-ground station)
ParkingParking Available
Other information
StatusActive
Station codeARA
Zone(s) East Central Railway zone
Division(s) Danapur
History
OpenedEstd-1862
Electrified2001; 25 years ago (2001)
Passengers
2022200,000 per day
Services
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Route map
Legend
km
Up arrow
to Mughalsarai–Kanpur section
of Howrah–Delhi main line
 Right arrow to Mughalsarai–Varanasi branch line
212
 Mughalsarai
Mughalsarai marshalling yard
LowerLeft arrow
to Gaya–Mughalsarai section
of Howrah–Gaya–Delhi line
201
 Kuchman
State Highway 69 –
Chandauli-Sakaldiha Road
193
 Sakaldiha
187
 Tulsi Ashram
180
 Dheena
172
 Bahora Chandil Halt
167
 Zamania
NH 24
161
 Darauli
154
 Dildarnagar Junction
Right arrow to Tarighat
150
 Usia Khas Halt
146
 Bhadaura
142
 Karahia Halt
138
 Gahmar
135
 Baraklan Halt
Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
border across Karmanasa River
State Highway 13
129
 Chausa
127
 Pawani Kamarpur Halt
Thora River
118
 Buxar
Buxar-Itarhi Road
115
 Nadaon Halt
108
 Baruna
106
 Kushalpur Harnaha Halt
State Highway 79
104
 Dumraon
100
 V. V. Giri Halt
94
 Twining Ganj
90
 Veer Kunwar Singh Dharauli Halt
85
 Raghunathpur
Brahmapur-Raghunathpur Road
81
 Sikaria Halt
77
 Banahi
74
 Amar Shaheed Jagdev Prasad Halt
71
 Bihiya
State Highway 102
67
 Ramanand Tiwari Halt
65
 Sarvodaya Halt
63
 Kauriya Halt
59
 Karisath
55
 Mahatvania Halt
52
 Jagjeevan Halt
Left arrow to Sasaram
State Highway 12
49
 Ara Junction
Arrah-Mohania Road
44
 Jamira Halt
State Highway 81
39
 Kulharia
36
 Koelwar
Abdul Bari Bridge across Son River
33
 Pali Halt
State Highway 2
27
 Bihta
25
 Patel Halt
23
 Sadisopur
19
 Gandhi Halt
14
 Neora
Left arrow
to Neora–Sheikhpura line
(under construction)
10
 Danapur
Right arrow to Patna–Sonepur–Hajipur section
6
 Phulwari Sharif
3
 Sachivalaya Halt
Right arrow to Patna–Digha Ghat line (closed)
Left arrow to Patna–Gaya line
0
 Patna Junction
Down arrow
to Asansol–Patna section
of Howrah–Delhi main line
km
Source: Google maps
13039 Howrah–Delhi Janata Express
Location
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Ara Junction is located in Bihar
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Interactive map of Ara Junction

Ara Junction railway station (station code: ARA), is a railway station serving the city of Arrah in the Bhojpur district in the Indian state of Bihar. The Ara Junction railway station is well connected to most of the major cities in India by the railway network. It lies in between Buxar and Patna on Patna-Mughalsarai section of Howrah-Patna-Delhi main line which serves it with numerous trains. The Ara Bus Station is around 3 KM from the railway station.

Arrah is well connected to Patna, New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Kanpur, Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Siliguri, Lucknow, Agra, Prayagraj, Varansi, Bhopal, Jaipur, Surat, Kota, Katihar, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Secunderabad, Guwahati, Ranchi, Jammu and Kashmir, Ajmer, Goa, Ernakulam, Anand Vihar Terminal, Jhansi, Jodhpur, Haridwar, Mysuru, Dibrugarh and other cities of India.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

The major facilities available are waiting rooms, retiring room, computerized reservation facility, reservation counter, vehicle parking, etc.[1][2] Vehicles are allowed to enter the station premises. There are refreshment rooms vegetarian and non vegetarian, tea stall, book stall, post and telegraphic office and Government Railway police (G.R.P) office. Automatic ticket vending machines have been installed to reduce the queue for train tickets on the station.[3] and a gusarkhana. You can find good Litti Chokha shops just outside the railway station.

Platforms[edit | edit source]

There are four platforms at Arrah Junction. The platforms are interconnected with two pedestrian Foot-over-bridges (FOB).

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Kumod Verma (12 June 2013). "Patliputra station to be functional by month-end". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 15 June 2013. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  2. ↑ "List of Locations (Irrespective Of States) Where Computerized Reservation Facilities Are Available". Indian Railways. Archived from the original on 3 July 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
  3. ↑ "8 more stations to be made models". The Times of India.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
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