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{{Short description|Railway station in Patna, Bihar, India}}
{{Short description|Railway station in Patna, Bihar, India}}
{{for|the underground railway station|Patna Junction metro station}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2014}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2020}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2020}}
{{Infobox station
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| name = Patna Junction
| name               = [[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|50px]]<br />{{font color|blue|PATNA JUNCTION}}
| type = [[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|30px]] [[Indian Railways]] station
| type               = [[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|30px]] '''''[[Indian Railways]] station'''''
| style = Indian Railways
| style             = Indian Railways
| image = Patna Junction .jpg
| image             = Patna Junction .jpg
| image_caption = Patna Junction
| image_caption     = Entrance view of Patna Junction railway station
| address = Station Road, Near [[Mahavir Mandir]], [[Patna]]- 800001 Bihar
| address           = Station Road, Near [[Mahavir Mandir]], [[Patna]]- 800001 [[Bihar]]
| country = India
| country           = {{flag|India}}
| coordinates = {{Coord|25|36|10|N|85|8|15|E|display=inline}}
| coordinates       = {{Coord|25|36|10|N|85|8|15|E|display=inline}}
| elevation = {{convert|57|m|ft}}
| elevation         = {{convert|57|m|ft}}
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*[[Howrah–Delhi main line]]
 
*[[Patna–Sonepur–Hajipur section]]
* [[File:East Central Railway Zone.svg|20px|up|link=East Central Railway zone]]<br />[[Patna–Sonepur–Hajipur section]]
*[[Asansol–Patna section]]
 
*[[Patna–Mughalsarai section]]
* [[File:Eastern Railway Zone.svg|20px|link= Eastern Railway zone]][[File:East Central Railway Zone.svg|20px|up|link=East Central Railway zone]]<br />[[Asansol–Patna section]]
*[[Patna–Gaya line]]
 
* [[File:East Central Railway Zone.svg|20px|up|link=East Central Railway zone]]<br />[[Patna–Mughalsarai section]]
 
* [[File:East Central Railway Zone.svg|20px|up|link=East Central Railway zone]]<br />[[Patna–Gaya line]]
 
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| structure          = Standard (on-ground station)
| platform          = 10<ref name=rri_installed/>
| tracks            = 15
| bicycle            = Not available
| parking            = {{Parking symbol}} <span style="background-color:#ffc; border:1px solid darkgray; border-radius:10px; font-weight:bold; padding:1px; font-size:smaller;">&nbsp;{{small|'''Car parking'''}}&nbsp;</span> {{color|green|Available}}
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| closed            =
| rebuilt            = {{start date and age|2002}}<br /> '''Waiting hall'''<br />{{start date and age|2019}}
| metro              =
| electrified        = [[File:Electric.svg|20px]] 2003–{{start date and age|2004}}<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>
| classification    = [[Categorization of Indian Railway stations by commercial importance#Current (2017-)|NSG-1]]
| accessible        = {{Access icon|20px}} {{color|green|Available}}
| code              = {{Indian railway code
  | code = '''PNBE'''
  | zone = [[East Central Railway zone|East Central Railway]]
  | division = {{rwd|Danapur}}
}}
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| other =  
| website            = {{URL|https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search}}
| structure = Standard (on-ground station)
| owned              = [[Indian Railways]]
| platform = 10<ref name=rri_installed/>
| operator          = [[File:East Central Railway Zone.svg|25px|up|link=East Central Railway zone]][[East Central Railway zone|East Central Railway]]
| tracks = 15
| status            = Functional
| parking = Available {{rint|park}}
| former            = Bankipore Junction
| opened = 1862<ref name="Intra Urban Market Geography"/>
| passengers        = 26.4 lakhs per day<ref>{{cite web | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2021-22-17/patna/45294328_1_two-escalators-patna-junction-platform-number | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103234505/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-12-17/patna/45294328_1_two-escalators-patna-junction-platform-number | url-status=dead | archive-date=3 January 2014 | title=Patna Junction to get two escalators by Jan-end | date=17 December 2022 | access-date=4 January 2021 | work=[[The Times of India]] | author=Kumod Verma}}</ref>
| closed =  
| other_services    = [[File:Waiting_Room_-_The_Noun_Project.svg|20px|Waiting Room]] [[File:AB-Autobahnkiosk.svg|20px|Food & Drink]] [[File:BSicon_REST.svg|15px|Food Plaza]] [[File:Elevator_(AIGA_based).svg|15px|Lifts]] [[File:Surveillance_camera.svg|40px|CCTV]] [[File:Aiga_escalator_down_mirror.svg|20px|Escalators]] [[File:Wifiservice.svg|15px|Railwire Free Wifi]] [[File:Font_Awesome_5_solid_bed.svg|20px|Retiring Rooms]][[File:Money atm.svg|20px|ATM]]
| metro =  
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| electrified = 2003–2004<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>
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| ADA = Yes {{rint|wheelchair}}
| pass_year          = 2022<!-- Based on the publish reference used for the passengers parameter above -->
| code = {{Indian railway code
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| code = PNBE
| pass_rank          = Top 5 booking stations under [[Indian Railways]]<ref name=revenue />
| zone = [[East Central Railway zone|East Central Railway]]
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| division = {{rwd|Danapur}}
|header1=[[East Central Railway zone|East Central Railway]]
|system2=Indian Railways
|line2=Digha, Patna|left2=Sachiwalay Halt|right2=Rajendra Nagar Terminal|note-mid2=Towards [[Ganga Rail–Road Bridge]] ([[Hajipur]]⬅[[Sonepur, Bihar|Sonepur]]➡[[Chhapra]]) [[File:16 cardinal points NNW.png|15px|North Bihar]]
|line3=Patna–Mughalsarai section|left3=Sachiwalay Halt|right3=Rajendra Nagar Terminal|note-mid3=Towards {{stnlnk|Danapur}}/[[Patliputra Junction railway station|Patliputra]] [[File:16 cardinal points WSW.png|15px|Delhi/UP]]
 
|line4=Patna–Gaya line|left4=Parsa Bazar|right4=Gulzarbagh|note-mid4=Towards Jehanabad [[File:16 cardinal points SSW.png|15px|Jharkhand]]}}
 
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{{Howrah–Delhi main line|collapse=y}}
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| owned = [[Indian Railways]]
| services =
| operator = [[East Central Railway]]
| status = Functional<br/>(Wi-Fi enabled)
| former = Bankipore Junction
| passengers = 18.5 [[lakh]]s per day<ref>{{cite web | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2021-22-17/patna/45294328_1_two-escalators-patna-junction-platform-number | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103234505/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-12-17/patna/45294328_1_two-escalators-patna-junction-platform-number | url-status=dead | archive-date=3 January 2014 | title=Patna Junction to get two escalators by Jan-end | date=17 December 2022 | access-date=4 January 2021 | work=[[The Times of India]] | author=Kumod Verma}}</ref>
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'''Patna Junction''' (station code '''PNBE''') is a major railway station in the capital city of [[Patna]] in the Indian state of [[Bihar]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Patna serial blasts|url=http://m.indiatoday.in/story/patna-serial-blasts-terror-suspect-sent-to-high-beur-jail/1/320712.html|work=[[India Today]]|date=29 October 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160918174848/http://m.indiatoday.in/story/patna-serial-blasts-terror-suspect-sent-to-high-beur-jail/1/320712.html|archive-date=18 September 2016}}</ref> It is the main railway station serving Patna. It falls under the [[Danapur railway division|Danapur division]] of the [[East Central Railway zone]] of the [[Indian Railways]]. Patna Junction is one of the busiest railway stations of the country.<ref name="go4patna">{{cite web |title=Patna by Railways |url=http://www.go4patna.com/index.php/travel/transportation/patna-by-railways |work=go4patna.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019113554/http://go4patna.com/index.php/travel/transportation/patna-by-railways |archive-date=19 October 2016}}</ref>


Patna Junction railway station is connected to most of the major cities in India by the railway network.<ref name="GoldbergDcary2009">{{cite book|author1=Kory Goldberg|author2=Michelle Dcary|title=Along the Path&nbsp;– The Meditator's Companion to the Buddha's Land|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rWhGU_fPycoC&pg=PA200|access-date=6 April 2012|date=9 November 2009|publisher=Pariyatti|isbn=978-1-928706-56-4|pages=200–}}</ref> Patna lies in between [[New Delhi]] and [[Kolkata]] which is one of the busiest rail routes in India. Patna has trains running frequently to [[Delhi]] and Kolkata.<ref name="Woodhatch1999">{{cite book|author=Tom Woodhatch|title=Nepal handbook|url=https://archive.org/details/nepalhandbook0000wood|url-access=registration|access-date=6 April 2012|year=1999|publisher=Footprint Travel Guides|isbn=978-1-900949-44-6|pages=[https://archive.org/details/nepalhandbook0000wood/page/435 435]–}}</ref> The city is a major railway hub and has five major stations: Patna Junction, [[Rajendranagar Terminal]], [[Danapur railway station]], {{stnlnk|Patliputra Junction}} and [[Patna Sahib station]]. Also 2 major railway station: [[Hajipur Junction]] and [[Sonpur Junction]] are just at a distance of 20&nbsp;km from Patna. Patna is well connected with Ara, Gaya, Jehanabad, Biharsharif, Rajgir, Islampur, Sonpur, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Chhapra through daily passenger and express train services.
'''Patna Junction''' (station code '''PNBE''') is a major railway station located in the capital city of [[Patna]] in the Indian state of [[Bihar]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Patna serial blasts|url=http://m.indiatoday.in/story/patna-serial-blasts-terror-suspect-sent-to-high-beur-jail/1/320712.html|work=[[India Today]]|date=29 October 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160918174848/http://m.indiatoday.in/story/patna-serial-blasts-terror-suspect-sent-to-high-beur-jail/1/320712.html|archive-date=18 September 2016}}</ref> It is the main railway station serving Patna{{Efn|Other railway station serving Patna district are: [[Patliputra Junction]], [[Danapur railway station]] and [[Patna Sahib railway station]].
}}. It maintained under the [[Danapur railway division|Danapur division]] of the [[East Central Railway zone]] of the [[Indian Railways]]. Patna Junction is one of the busiest railway stations of the country.<ref name="go4patna">{{cite web |title=Patna by Railways |url=http://www.go4patna.com/index.php/travel/transportation/patna-by-railways |work=go4patna.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019113554/http://go4patna.com/index.php/travel/transportation/patna-by-railways |archive-date=19 October 2016}}</ref>
 
Patna Junction railway station is connected to most of the major cities in India by the railway network. The city is a major railway hub and has five major stations: Patna Junction, [[Rajendranagar Terminal]], [[Danapur railway station]], {{stnlnk|Patliputra Junction}} and [[Patna Sahib station]]. Also 2 major railway station: [[Hajipur Junction]] and [[Sonpur Junction]] are just at a distance of 20&nbsp;km from Patna. Patna is well connected with Ara, Gaya, Jehanabad, Biharsharif, Rajgir, Islampur, Sonpur, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Chhapra through daily passenger and express train services.


==History==
==History==
{{Railways in Patna|collapse=yes}}
 
{{Howrah–Delhi main line|collapse=yes}}
Patna Junction railway station was opened in 1862 as Bankipore Junction<ref name="mahatma">{{cite web |author=Amit Bhelari |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150228/jsp/bihar/story_6048.jsp#.VnMe_7Z97IU |title=Train to trace travels of Mahatma |work=Telegraph India |date=2015-02-28 |access-date=2015-12-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222094121/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150228/jsp/bihar/story_6048.jsp#.VnMe_7Z97IU |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> in [[Bankipore]] (Bankipur) town, headquarters of the division and Patna district in [[Bengal]], [[British India]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/text.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V06_388.gif |title=Imperial Gazetteer2 of India, Volume 6, page 382 – Imperial Gazetteer of India&nbsp;— Digital South Asia Library |publisher=Dsal.uchicago.edu |date=2013-02-18 |access-date=2015-12-18 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222110216/http://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/text.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V06_388.gif |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> The construction of railway line through Patna was started in 1855 and was completed and opened in 1862.<ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=a-QaOP5nK-MC&q=bankipore+junction&pg=PA131 |title=Bihar And Orissa District Gazetteers Patna&nbsp;— L.S.S. O'malley&nbsp;— Google Books |isbn=9788172681210 |access-date=2015-12-18 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222155044/https://books.google.com/books?id=a-QaOP5nK-MC&pg=PA131&lpg=PA131&dq=bankipore+junction&source=bl&ots=5MS1mi2mAb&sig=MICPQscPfRlRIav-QtSlV9UvK8Q&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjp-cXw4uPJAhUBqiwKHSMUCbMQ6AEIMTAE#v=onepage&q=bankipore%20junction&f=false |archive-date=22 December 2015|last1=O'Malley |first1=L. S. S. |year=1924 }}</ref> Prior to that the transport of raw materials and finished goods was done through the [[Ganga river]].<ref name="Intra Urban Market Geography">{{cite book|title=Intra Urban Market Geography|year = 1980|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=GfRyNIyl9RkC&pg=PA35|access-date=6 April 2012|publisher=Concept Publishing Company|pages=35–|id=GGKEY:H0N03P8ZTPB}}</ref> The Danapur Division came into existence on 1 January 1925. The present Divisional Railway Managers' office building was built in 1929.<ref name=danapur_gov>{{cite web|title=Danapur Division|url=http://www.ecr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,6,335|work=Background|publisher=Official Website of the East Central Railway, Gov of India|access-date=6 April 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140506030134/http://www.ecr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,6,335|archive-date=6 May 2014}}</ref>
Patna Junction railway station was opened in 1862 as Bankipore Junction<ref name="mahatma">{{cite web |author=Amit Bhelari |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150228/jsp/bihar/story_6048.jsp#.VnMe_7Z97IU |title=Train to trace travels of Mahatma |work=Telegraph India |date=2015-02-28 |access-date=2015-12-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222094121/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150228/jsp/bihar/story_6048.jsp#.VnMe_7Z97IU |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> in [[Bankipore]] (Bankipur) town, headquarters of the division and Patna district in [[Bengal]], [[British India]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/text.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V06_388.gif |title=Imperial Gazetteer2 of India, Volume 6, page 382 – Imperial Gazetteer of India&nbsp;— Digital South Asia Library |publisher=Dsal.uchicago.edu |date=2013-02-18 |access-date=2015-12-18 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222110216/http://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/text.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V06_388.gif |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> The construction of railway line through Patna was started in 1855 and was completed and opened in 1862.<ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=a-QaOP5nK-MC&q=bankipore+junction&pg=PA131 |title=Bihar And Orissa District Gazetteers Patna&nbsp;— L.S.S. O'malley&nbsp;— Google Books |isbn=9788172681210 |access-date=2015-12-18 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222155044/https://books.google.com/books?id=a-QaOP5nK-MC&pg=PA131&lpg=PA131&dq=bankipore+junction&source=bl&ots=5MS1mi2mAb&sig=MICPQscPfRlRIav-QtSlV9UvK8Q&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjp-cXw4uPJAhUBqiwKHSMUCbMQ6AEIMTAE#v=onepage&q=bankipore%20junction&f=false |archive-date=22 December 2015|last1=O'Malley |first1=L. S. S. |year=1924 }}</ref> Prior to that the transport of raw materials and finished goods was done through the [[Ganga river]].<ref name="Intra Urban Market Geography">{{cite book|title=Intra Urban Market Geography|year = 1980|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=GfRyNIyl9RkC&pg=PA35|access-date=6 April 2012|publisher=Concept Publishing Company|pages=35–|id=GGKEY:H0N03P8ZTPB}}</ref> The Danapur Division came into existence on 1 January 1925. The present Divisional Railway Managers' office building was built in 1929.<ref name=danapur_gov>{{cite web|title=Danapur Division|url=http://www.ecr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,6,335|work=Background|publisher=Official Website of the East Central Railway, Gov of India|access-date=6 April 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140506030134/http://www.ecr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,6,335|archive-date=6 May 2014}}</ref>


In 1948 Eastern Railway (ER) started an exclusively third class express train known as 'Janta Express' on 1 October 1948. This initially ran between Patna and Delhi and later on was extended from Delhi up to Howrah in 1949.  This was the first Janta Express train in India.<ref name=timeline>{{cite web|title=Indian Railway History Time line|url=http://irse.bravehost.com/IRHTML.htm|access-date=7 April 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714085533/http://irse.bravehost.com/IRHTML.htm|archive-date=14 July 2012}}</ref>
In 1948 Eastern Railway (ER) started an exclusively third class express train known as 'Janta Express' on 1 October 1948. This initially ran between Patna and Delhi and later on was extended from Delhi up to Howrah in 1949.  This was the first Janta Express train in India.<ref name=timeline>{{cite web|title=Indian Railway History Time line|url=http://irse.bravehost.com/IRHTML.htm|access-date=7 April 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714085533/http://irse.bravehost.com/IRHTML.htm|archive-date=14 July 2012}}</ref>


In 2002 extensive redevelopment took place.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Dayal |first=Ravi |date=6 January 2002 |title=New look Patna junction by March |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/new-look-patna-junction-by-march/articleshow/1260916474.cms |access-date=2022-08-14 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> The number of platform was increased from 7 to 10. A new floor was constructed in the main station building.<ref name=":0" /> The platforms are interconnected with three [[foot overbridge]]s (FOB). The western overbridge is called the Delhi end FOB and the easternmost FOB is called Kolkata end FOB.<ref name="fob">{{cite news |date=15 November 2007 |title='Stampede' on Patna Junction FOB |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-11-15/patna/27977838_1_railway-official-rpf-personnel-platform-nos |url-status=dead |access-date=7 April 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103182715/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-11-15/patna/27977838_1_railway-official-rpf-personnel-platform-nos |archive-date=3 January 2013}}</ref>
In 2002 extensive redevelopment took place.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Dayal |first=Ravi |date=6 January 2002 |title=New look Patna junction by March |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/new-look-patna-junction-by-march/articleshow/1260916474.cms |access-date=2022-08-14 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> The number of platform was increased from 7 to 10. A new floor was constructed in the main station building.<ref name=":0" /> The platforms are interconnected with three [[foot overbridge]]s (FOB). The western overbridge is called the Delhi end FOB and the easternmost FOB is called Kolkata end FOB.<ref name="fob">{{cite news |date=15 November 2007 |title='Stampede' on Patna Junction FOB |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Stampede-on-Patna-Junction-FOB/articleshow/2541880.cms |url-status=live |access-date=7 April 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103182715/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-11-15/patna/27977838_1_railway-official-rpf-personnel-platform-nos |archive-date=3 January 2013}}</ref>


At the Rajendra Nagar Terminal and Patna Junction route [[relay interlocking]] (RRI) system were installed between 7 February 2012 till 12 February. The presence of RRI system allows computer operated change of tracks for running trains.<ref name="rri">{{cite news|title=Several trains rescheduled, cancelled from Feb 7 to 12|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-05/patna/31026956_1_passenger-trains-patna-junction-neeraj-ambastha|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103104305/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-05/patna/31026956_1_passenger-trains-patna-junction-neeraj-ambastha|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 January 2013|access-date=6 April 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=5 February 2012}}</ref> The presence of RRT system improves the safety of the railway traffic in the region.<ref name="rri_installed">{{cite news|title=Route relay interlocking system now operational at Patna junction|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-20/patna/31079041_1_patna-junction-rri-system-patna-gaya|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103224132/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-20/patna/31079041_1_patna-junction-rri-system-patna-gaya|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 January 2013|access-date=6 April 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=20 February 2012}}</ref>
At the Rajendra Nagar Terminal and Patna Junction route [[relay interlocking]] (RRI) system were installed between 7 February 2012 till 12 February. The presence of RRI system allows computer operated change of tracks for running trains.<ref name="rri">{{cite news|title=Several trains rescheduled, cancelled from Feb 7 to 12|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Several-trains-rescheduled-cancelled-from-Feb-7-to-12/articleshow/11760987.cms|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103104305/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-05/patna/31026956_1_passenger-trains-patna-junction-neeraj-ambastha|url-status=live|archive-date=3 January 2013|access-date=6 April 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=5 February 2012}}</ref> The presence of RRT system improves the safety of the railway traffic in the region.<ref name="rri_installed">{{cite news|title=Route relay interlocking system now operational at Patna junction|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-20/patna/31079041_1_patna-junction-rri-system-patna-gaya|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103224132/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-20/patna/31079041_1_patna-junction-rri-system-patna-gaya|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 January 2013|access-date=6 April 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=20 February 2012}}</ref>


The new station façade put up in 2018-19 was designed by [[National Institute of Technology, Patna]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Verma |first=Kumod |date=14 September 2018 |title=Patna Junction gets Rs 5 crore for fresh look |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/patna-junction-gets-rs-5-crore-for-fresh-look/articleshow/65800961.cms |access-date=2022-08-14 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> There have been other efforts as well to add cultural depictions and artwork in the station.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhelari |first=Amit |date=8 May 2018 |title=Know your Patna while waiting at Junction |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/bihar/know-your-patna-while-waiting-at-junction/cid/1441599 |access-date=2022-08-14 |website=The Telegraph India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Verma |first=Kumod |date=23 May 2019 |title=Patna Junction getting facelift |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/patna-junction-getting-facelift/articleshow/69449273.cms |access-date=2022-08-14 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
The new station façade put up in 2018-19 was designed by [[National Institute of Technology, Patna]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Verma |first=Kumod |date=14 September 2018 |title=Patna Junction gets Rs 5 crore for fresh look |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/patna-junction-gets-rs-5-crore-for-fresh-look/articleshow/65800961.cms |access-date=2022-08-14 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> There have been other efforts as well to add cultural depictions and artwork in the station.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhelari |first=Amit |date=8 May 2018 |title=Know your Patna while waiting at Junction |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/bihar/know-your-patna-while-waiting-at-junction/cid/1441599 |access-date=2022-08-14 |website=The Telegraph India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Verma |first=Kumod |date=23 May 2019 |title=Patna Junction getting facelift |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/patna-junction-getting-facelift/articleshow/69449273.cms |access-date=2022-08-14 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
Mahatma Gandhi came to Patna for the first time on 10 April 1917. At that time he reached Patna from Kolkata in a third class train, then Patna Junction was called Bankipur Junction.


==Facilities==
==Facilities==
Facilities include mechanised cleaning, free RO mineral water, waiting rooms, retiring rooms, refreshment rooms for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians, food and tea stalls, book stalls, vehicle parking etc.<ref name=":0" /> It has a computerised reservation facility.<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=Official website of the [[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. During the COVID-19 pandemic, an automated Mask and Sanitizer Dispenser (MSD) machine was installed.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rajesh Kumar |first1=Thakur |title=Machine to dispense mask and sanitizer installed at Patna railway station |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/jun/09/machine-to-dispense-mask-and-sanitizer-installed-at-patna-railway-station-2154013.html |access-date=2 February 2021 |work=The New Indian Express |date=9 June 2020}}</ref> There is a post and telegraphic office and Government Railway Police (GRP) office.<ref name="makemytrip">{{cite web |title=Patna Railway station |url=http://www.makemytrip.com/railways/patna.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120426195915/http://www.makemytrip.com/railways/patna.html |archive-date=26 April 2012 |access-date=5 April 2012 |work=Travel, Indian Railways |publisher=makemytrip.com}}</ref><ref name="SinghBrown2009">{{cite book|author1=Sarina Singh|author2=Lindsay Brown|author3=Mark Elliott |author4=Paul Harding |author5=Abigail Hole |author6=Patrick Horton|title=Lonely Planet India|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vK88ktao7pIC&pg=PA573|access-date=6 April 2012|date=1 September 2009|publisher=Lonely Planet|isbn=978-1-74179-151-8|pages=573–}}</ref> Patna Junction is located close to the bus terminal and domestic airport providing transport to important destinations of Bihar.<ref name=makemytrip/> There is second exit point from [[New Karbigahiya|Karbigahiya]] end of the Patna Junction. [[New Karbigahiya|Karbigahiya]] is located on the south side of Patna Junction and serves as direct access point for platforms of the railway station.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/karbigahiya-end-becomes-functional-today/articleshow/117625.cms|title=2003 Karbigahiya end becomes functional today|website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/patna/today-karbigahiya-only-gateway-to-patna-jn/story-ikBfWCosapNp6xlg0GHS8K.html|title=Today, Karbigahiya only gateway to Patna Jn}}</ref>
Facilities include mechanised cleaning, free RO mineral water, waiting rooms, retiring rooms, refreshment rooms for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians, food and tea stalls, book stalls, vehicle parking etc.<ref name=":0" /> It has a computerised reservation facility.<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=Official website of the [[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. During the COVID-19 pandemic, an automated Mask and Sanitizer Dispenser (MSD) machine was installed.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rajesh Kumar |first1=Thakur |title=Machine to dispense mask and sanitizer installed at Patna railway station |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/jun/09/machine-to-dispense-mask-and-sanitizer-installed-at-patna-railway-station-2154013.html |access-date=2 February 2021 |work=The New Indian Express |date=9 June 2020}}</ref> There is a post and telegraphic office and Government Railway Police (GRP) office.<ref name="makemytrip">{{cite web |title=order food in train at Patna Railway station |url=https://www.railrestro.com/food-delivery-in-train |url-status=live |archive-url=https://www.railrestro.com/blog/variety-of-cuisines-on-your-patna-to-bangalore-train-journey |archive-date=26 April 2012 |access-date=5 April 2012 |work=Travel, Indian Railways |publisher=RailRestro.com}}</ref><ref name="SinghBrown2009">{{cite book|author1=Sarina Singh|author2=Lindsay Brown|author3=Mark Elliott |author4=Paul Harding |author5=Abigail Hole |author6=Patrick Horton|title=Lonely Planet India|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vK88ktao7pIC&pg=PA573|access-date=6 April 2012|date=1 September 2009|publisher=Lonely Planet|isbn=978-1-74179-151-8|pages=573–}}</ref> Patna Junction is located close to the bus terminal and domestic airport providing transport to important destinations of Bihar.<ref name=makemytrip/> There is second exit point from [[New Karbigahiya|Karbigahiya]] end of the Patna Junction. [[New Karbigahiya|Karbigahiya]] is located on the south side of Patna Junction and serves as direct access point for platforms of the railway station.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/karbigahiya-end-becomes-functional-today/articleshow/117625.cms|title=2003 Karbigahiya end becomes functional today|website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/patna/today-karbigahiya-only-gateway-to-patna-jn/story-ikBfWCosapNp6xlg0GHS8K.html|title=Today, Karbigahiya only gateway to Patna Jn}}</ref>


To modernise the train inquiry system a call centre was opened in 2005.<ref name="budget05-06">{{cite web|title=Speech: Railway Budget 2005–06|url=http://www.pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=7351|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208053813/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=7351|archive-date=8 February 2012|access-date=7 April 2012|publisher=Press Information Bureau, Govt of India}}</ref> Automatic ticket vending machines have been installed to reduce the queue for train tickets on the station.<ref name="toi_model">{{cite news |last=Verma |first=Kumod |date=12 May 2002 |title=8 more stations to be made models |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2002-05-12/patna/27114696_1_terminal-station-passengers-amenities-year-danapur |url-status=dead |access-date=17 April 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103084612/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2002-05-12/patna/27114696_1_terminal-station-passengers-amenities-year-danapur |archive-date=3 January 2013}}</ref> One of the two departmental catering units of [[Danapur]] division are located at Patna Junction, the other being at [[Kiul Junction]].<ref name="catering">{{cite news |last=Verma |first=Kumod |date=28 November 2004 |title=Rly catering services to be privatised |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-11-28/patna/27145336_1_catering-services-patna-junction-railway-earnings |url-status=dead |access-date=17 April 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103120320/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-11-28/patna/27145336_1_catering-services-patna-junction-railway-earnings |archive-date=3 January 2013}}</ref> Patna Junction is going to have a metro station under [[Patna Metro]].<ref>[http://www.patnametro.in Patna Metro] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131025225037/http://www.patnametro.in/ |date=25 October 2013 }}{{full citation needed|date=January 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rumi |first=Faryal |date=7 August 2022 |title=Metro station near Patna Junction to be interchangeable |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/metro-station-near-patna-junction-to-be-interchangeable/articleshow/93401243.cms |access-date=2022-08-14 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> There are a number of escalators.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Verma |first1=Kumod |last2=Rani |first2=Archi |date=15 September 2019 |title=Patna Junction gets new escalator, waiting hall |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/patna-junction-gets-new-escalator-waiting-hall/articleshow/71129691.cms |access-date=2022-08-14 |website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Patna Junction to have Automatic Escalators for Passengers |url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2013/07/patna-junction-to-have-automatic-escalators-for-passengers/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130707085933/http://news.biharprabha.com/2013/07/patna-junction-to-have-automatic-escalators-for-passengers/ |archive-date=7 July 2013 |access-date=4 September 2013 |website=Bihar Prabha}}</ref>
To modernise the train inquiry system a call centre was opened in 2005.<ref name="budget05-06">{{cite web|title=Speech: Railway Budget 2005–06|url=http://www.pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=7351|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208053813/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=7351|archive-date=8 February 2012|access-date=7 April 2012|publisher=Press Information Bureau, Govt of India}}</ref> Automatic ticket vending machines have been installed to reduce the queue for train tickets on the station.<ref name="toi_model">{{cite news |last=Verma |first=Kumod |date=12 May 2002 |title=8 more stations to be made models |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/8-more-stations-to-be-made-models/articleshow/9606303.cms |url-status=live |access-date=17 April 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103084612/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2002-05-12/patna/27114696_1_terminal-station-passengers-amenities-year-danapur |archive-date=3 January 2013}}</ref> One of the two departmental catering units of [[Danapur]] division are located at Patna Junction, the other being at [[Kiul Junction]].<ref name="catering">{{cite news |last=Verma |first=Kumod |date=28 November 2004 |title=Rly catering services to be privatised |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-11-28/patna/27145336_1_catering-services-patna-junction-railway-earnings |url-status=dead |access-date=17 April 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103120320/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-11-28/patna/27145336_1_catering-services-patna-junction-railway-earnings |archive-date=3 January 2013}}</ref> Patna Junction is going to have a [[Patna Junction metro station|metro station]] under [[Patna Metro]].<ref>[http://www.patnametro.in Patna Metro] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131025225037/http://www.patnametro.in/ |date=25 October 2013 }}{{full citation needed|date=January 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rumi |first=Faryal |date=7 August 2022 |title=Metro station near Patna Junction to be interchangeable |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/metro-station-near-patna-junction-to-be-interchangeable/articleshow/93401243.cms |access-date=2022-08-14 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> There are a number of escalators.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Verma |first1=Kumod |last2=Rani |first2=Archi |date=15 September 2019 |title=Patna Junction gets new escalator, waiting hall |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/patna-junction-gets-new-escalator-waiting-hall/articleshow/71129691.cms |access-date=2022-08-14 |website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Patna Junction to have Automatic Escalators for Passengers |url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2013/07/patna-junction-to-have-automatic-escalators-for-passengers/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130707085933/http://news.biharprabha.com/2013/07/patna-junction-to-have-automatic-escalators-for-passengers/ |archive-date=7 July 2013 |access-date=4 September 2013 |website=Bihar Prabha}}</ref>


Indian Railways, under its station redevelopment and beautification initiative, renovated and beautified the waiting hall which opened in 2019.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Devanjana |first1=Nag |title=Indian Railways largest waiting hall opens at Patna Junction! From digital screens to local art, see features |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/railways/indian-railways-largest-waiting-hall-opens-at-patna-junction-from-digital-screens-to-local-art-see-features/1707267/ |access-date=2 February 2021 |work=The Financial Express |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=16 September 2019}}</ref> It has been set up over an area of 7500 sq ft, providing seating capacity for over 300 passengers.<ref name="Financial Express">{{cite news |last1=Devanjana |first1=Nag |title=Indian Railways largest waiting hall opens at Patna Junction! From digital screens to local art, see features |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/railways/indian-railways-largest-waiting-hall-opens-at-patna-junction-from-digital-screens-to-local-art-see-features/1707267/ |access-date=2 February 2021 |work=The Financial Express |publisher=Financial Express |date=16 September 2019}}</ref> Additionally 200 more seats are planned. The newly opened waiting hall is said to be largest waiting hall in the Indian Railways network. The new waiting hall has been provided with 7 HD screens of 65" displaying entertainment related content as well as train information 24*7.<ref name="Financial Express"/> The walls of the waiting hall has been beautified to promote local art with all the walls being covered in [[Madhubani painting]] with bright and attractive colours.<ref name="Financial Express"/> For the convenience of the passengers the entire waiting hall has been centrally air-conditioned. The waiting hall has also been provided with additional fans and lighted with 100 percent LED fixtures concealed in the ceiling. The station has lactation room for mothers so that the lactating mothers will be able to comfortably feed their babies in privacy.<ref name="Times Now">{{cite news |date=25 Feb 2019 |title=Railway station upgrade! Patna station gets an artistic makeover. See pics |work=Times Now News |publisher= |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/industry/article/railway-station-upgrade-patna-station-gets-an-artistic-makeover-see-pics/371977 |access-date=2 February 2021}}</ref> The railway station has already been fitted with high-speed wireless internet service for passengers to enjoy free Wi-Fi facility.<ref name="Times Now"/> It was the first station in India to try out linen kiosks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thakur |first=Rajesh Kumar |date=30 June 2020 |title=In a first in India, Railways set up linen kiosk in Patna junction |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/jun/30/in-a-first-in-india-railways-set-up-linen-kiosk-in-patna-junction-2163230.html |access-date=2022-08-14 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> [[Indian Railways]] is soon going to construct Suburban Rail Terminal at [[Hardinge Park]] which is  barely 900 metres west from Patna Junction.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/double-discharge-platforms-to-come-up-in-city-soon-ecr/articleshow/73562392.cms|title=Double-discharge platforms to come up in Patna soon: East Central Railway|website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/patna-news/patnas-hardinge-park-to-have-new-rail-terminal-101628584280416.html|title=Patna's Hardinge Park to have new rail terminal}}</ref>
Indian Railways, under its station redevelopment and beautification initiative, renovated and beautified the waiting hall which opened in 2019.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Devanjana |first1=Nag |title=Indian Railways largest waiting hall opens at Patna Junction! From digital screens to local art, see features |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/railways/indian-railways-largest-waiting-hall-opens-at-patna-junction-from-digital-screens-to-local-art-see-features/1707267/ |access-date=2 February 2021 |work=The Financial Express |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=16 September 2019}}</ref> It has been set up over an area of 7500 sq ft, providing seating capacity for over 300 passengers.<ref name="Financial Express">{{cite news |last1=Devanjana |first1=Nag |title=Indian Railways largest waiting hall opens at Patna Junction! From digital screens to local art, see features |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/railways/indian-railways-largest-waiting-hall-opens-at-patna-junction-from-digital-screens-to-local-art-see-features/1707267/ |access-date=2 February 2021 |work=The Financial Express |publisher=Financial Express |date=16 September 2019}}</ref> Additionally 200 more seats are planned. The newly opened waiting hall is said to be largest waiting hall in the Indian Railways network. The new waiting hall has been provided with 7 HD screens of 65" displaying entertainment related content as well as train information 24*7.<ref name="Financial Express"/> The walls of the waiting hall has been beautified to promote local art with all the walls being covered in [[Madhubani painting]] with bright and attractive colours.<ref name="Financial Express"/> For the convenience of the passengers the entire waiting hall has been centrally air-conditioned. The waiting hall has also been provided with additional fans and lighted with 100 percent LED fixtures concealed in the ceiling. The station has lactation room for mothers so that the lactating mothers will be able to comfortably feed their babies in privacy.<ref name="Times Now">{{cite news |date=25 Feb 2019 |title=Railway station upgrade! Patna station gets an artistic makeover. See pics |work=Times Now News |publisher= |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/industry/article/railway-station-upgrade-patna-station-gets-an-artistic-makeover-see-pics/371977 |access-date=2 February 2021}}</ref> The railway station has already been fitted with high-speed wireless internet service for passengers to enjoy free Wi-Fi facility.<ref name="Times Now"/> It was the first station in India to try out linen kiosks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thakur |first=Rajesh Kumar |date=30 June 2020 |title=In a first in India, Railways set up linen kiosk in Patna junction |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/jun/30/in-a-first-in-india-railways-set-up-linen-kiosk-in-patna-junction-2163230.html |access-date=2022-08-14 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> [[Indian Railways]] is soon going to construct Suburban Rail Terminal at [[Hardinge Park]] which is  barely 900 metres west from Patna Junction.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/double-discharge-platforms-to-come-up-in-city-soon-ecr/articleshow/73562392.cms|title=Double-discharge platforms to come up in Patna soon: East Central Railway|website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/patna-news/patnas-hardinge-park-to-have-new-rail-terminal-101628584280416.html|title=Patna's Hardinge Park to have new rail terminal}}</ref>
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Patna Junction railway station is a major station of the East Central Railways. Its location on the Delhi–Kolkata rail route, makes Patna Junction served by several Express and Superfast trains.<ref name="makemytrip" />
Patna Junction railway station is a major station of the East Central Railways. Its location on the Delhi–Kolkata rail route, makes Patna Junction served by several Express and Superfast trains.<ref name="makemytrip" />


In 2009, the construction of [[Digha–Sonpur Bridge]], was underway on the banks on the Ganges nearby, connected Patna to [[Bharpura Pahleza Ghat Junction railway station|Pahleja Ghat]].  The railway part of bridge was opened to rail traffic from 3 February 2016 and railway started passenger service from Patliputra Junction to various railway stations on north side of Ganges in Bihar.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Verma |first1=Kumod |last2=Verma |first2=H K |date=3 February 2016 |title=Trains run on Ganga bridge, end 18-year-long wait |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Trains-run-on-Ganga-bridge-end-18-year-long-wait/articleshow/50841297.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160313200101/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Trains-run-on-Ganga-bridge-end-18-year-long-wait/articleshow/50841297.cms |archive-date=13 March 2016 |access-date=2016-02-03 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Swaroop |first=Vijay |date=12 October 2009 |title=India's longest rail-cum-road bridge to come up in Bihar |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-s-longest-rail-cum-road-bridge-to-come-up-in-Bihar/Article1-464170.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101023152514/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-s-longest-rail-cum-road-bridge-to-come-up-in-Bihar/Article1-464170.aspx |archive-date=23 October 2010 |access-date=4 March 2012 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=3 July 2011 |title=Digha bridge cost likely to jump by Rs 3,000 cr |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-07-03/patna/29732615_1_digha-rail-rail-bridge-guide-bund |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120105053237/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-07-03/patna/29732615_1_digha-rail-rail-bridge-guide-bund |archive-date=5 January 2012}}</ref>
In 2009, the construction of [[Digha–Sonpur Bridge]], was underway on the banks on the Ganges nearby, connected Patna to [[Bharpura Pahleza Ghat Junction railway station|Pahleja Ghat]].  The railway part of bridge was opened to rail traffic from 3 February 2016 and railway started passenger service from Patliputra Junction to various railway stations on north side of Ganges in Bihar.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Verma |first1=Kumod |last2=Verma |first2=H K |date=3 February 2016 |title=Trains run on Ganga bridge, end 18-year-long wait |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Trains-run-on-Ganga-bridge-end-18-year-long-wait/articleshow/50841297.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160313200101/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Trains-run-on-Ganga-bridge-end-18-year-long-wait/articleshow/50841297.cms |archive-date=13 March 2016 |access-date=2016-02-03 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Swaroop |first=Vijay |date=12 October 2009 |title=India's longest rail-cum-road bridge to come up in Bihar |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-s-longest-rail-cum-road-bridge-to-come-up-in-Bihar/Article1-464170.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101023152514/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-s-longest-rail-cum-road-bridge-to-come-up-in-Bihar/Article1-464170.aspx |archive-date=23 October 2010 |access-date=4 March 2012 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=3 July 2011 |title=Digha bridge cost likely to jump by Rs 3,000 cr |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Digha-bridge-cost-likely-to-jump-by-Rs-1000-cr/articleshow/9088951.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120105053237/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-07-03/patna/29732615_1_digha-rail-rail-bridge-guide-bund |archive-date=5 January 2012}}</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Locomotive party at Patna yard (7139628441).jpg|A [[WDP-4B]] class locomotive at Patna
File:Locomotive party at Patna yard (7139628441).jpg|A [[WDP-4B]] class locomotive at Patna
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Trains==
===Trains originating from Patna===
* [[Ganga Damodar Express|Dhanbad - Patna Ganga Damodar Express]]
* [[Dhanbad–Patna Intercity Express|Dhanbad - Patna Intercity Express]]
* [[Patna–Hatia Patliputra Express]]
* [[Ernakulam–Patna Superfast Express (via Asansol)]]
* [[Patna–Mumbai CSMT Superfast Express]]
* [[Patna–Kota Express]]
* [[Howrah–Patna Jan Shatabdi Express]]
* [[Patna–Ranchi Jan Shatabdi Express]]
* [[Patna–Howrah Vande Bharat Express]]


==Nearest airports==
==Nearest airports==
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==See also==
==See also==
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* [[Patna Metro]]
* [[Patna Metro]]


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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/332 Patna Junction Map]
* [http://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/332 Patna Junction Map]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100416105758/http://www.patna.nic.in/ Official website of the Patna district]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100416105758/http://www.patna.nic.in/ Official website of the Patna district]
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For the underground railway station, see Patna Junction metro station.


PATNA JUNCTION
Indian Railways station
Entrance view of Patna Junction railway station
LocationStation Road, Near Mahavir Mandir, Patna- 800001 Bihar
 India
Coordinates25°36′10″N 85°8′15″E / 25.60278°N 85.13750°E / 25.60278; 85.13750
Elevation57 metres (187 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byupEast Central Railway
Line(s)
Platforms10[1]
Tracks15
ConnectionsTemplate:Ric Template:Rcb Template:Rcb Patna Junction (under-construction)
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on-ground station)
ParkingCar parking  Car parking  Available
Bicycle facilitiesNot available
Other information
StatusFunctional
Station codePNBE
Zone(s) East Central Railway
Division(s) Danapur
ClassificationNSG-1
Websitewww.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
History
Opened25 December 1862; 163 years ago (1862-12-25)[2]
Rebuilt2002; 24 years ago (2002)
Waiting hall
2019; 7 years ago (2019)
Electrified 2003–2004; 22 years ago (2004)[3]
Previous namesBankipore Junction
Passengers
202226.4 lakhs per day[4] (Increase high)
RankTop 5 booking stations under Indian Railways[5]
Services
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Other services
Waiting RoomFood & DrinkFood PlazaLiftsCCTVEscalatorsRailwire Free WifiRetiring RoomsATM
Route map
Template:Railways in Patna
Location
Patna Junction is located in India
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Patna Junction
Location in Patna
Patna Junction is located in Bihar
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Location in India
Patna Junction is located in Patna
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Interactive map of Patna Junction

Patna Junction (station code PNBE) is a major railway station located in the capital city of Patna in the Indian state of Bihar.[7] It is the main railway station serving Patna[lower-alpha 1]. It maintained under the Danapur division of the East Central Railway zone of the Indian Railways. Patna Junction is one of the busiest railway stations of the country.[8]

Patna Junction railway station is connected to most of the major cities in India by the railway network. The city is a major railway hub and has five major stations: Patna Junction, Rajendranagar Terminal, Danapur railway station, Patliputra Junction and Patna Sahib station. Also 2 major railway station: Hajipur Junction and Sonpur Junction are just at a distance of 20 km from Patna. Patna is well connected with Ara, Gaya, Jehanabad, Biharsharif, Rajgir, Islampur, Sonpur, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Chhapra through daily passenger and express train services.

History[edit | edit source]

Patna Junction railway station was opened in 1862 as Bankipore Junction[9] in Bankipore (Bankipur) town, headquarters of the division and Patna district in Bengal, British India.[10] The construction of railway line through Patna was started in 1855 and was completed and opened in 1862.[11] Prior to that the transport of raw materials and finished goods was done through the Ganga river.[2] The Danapur Division came into existence on 1 January 1925. The present Divisional Railway Managers' office building was built in 1929.[12]

In 1948 Eastern Railway (ER) started an exclusively third class express train known as 'Janta Express' on 1 October 1948. This initially ran between Patna and Delhi and later on was extended from Delhi up to Howrah in 1949. This was the first Janta Express train in India.[13]

In 2002 extensive redevelopment took place.[14] The number of platform was increased from 7 to 10. A new floor was constructed in the main station building.[14] The platforms are interconnected with three foot overbridges (FOB). The western overbridge is called the Delhi end FOB and the easternmost FOB is called Kolkata end FOB.[15]

At the Rajendra Nagar Terminal and Patna Junction route relay interlocking (RRI) system were installed between 7 February 2012 till 12 February. The presence of RRI system allows computer operated change of tracks for running trains.[16] The presence of RRT system improves the safety of the railway traffic in the region.[1]

The new station façade put up in 2018-19 was designed by National Institute of Technology, Patna.[17] There have been other efforts as well to add cultural depictions and artwork in the station.[18][19]

Mahatma Gandhi came to Patna for the first time on 10 April 1917. At that time he reached Patna from Kolkata in a third class train, then Patna Junction was called Bankipur Junction.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

Facilities include mechanised cleaning, free RO mineral water, waiting rooms, retiring rooms, refreshment rooms for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians, food and tea stalls, book stalls, vehicle parking etc.[14] It has a computerised reservation facility.[20] Vehicles are allowed to enter the station premises. During the COVID-19 pandemic, an automated Mask and Sanitizer Dispenser (MSD) machine was installed.[21] There is a post and telegraphic office and Government Railway Police (GRP) office.[22][23] Patna Junction is located close to the bus terminal and domestic airport providing transport to important destinations of Bihar.[22] There is second exit point from Karbigahiya end of the Patna Junction. Karbigahiya is located on the south side of Patna Junction and serves as direct access point for platforms of the railway station.[24][25]

To modernise the train inquiry system a call centre was opened in 2005.[26] Automatic ticket vending machines have been installed to reduce the queue for train tickets on the station.[27] One of the two departmental catering units of Danapur division are located at Patna Junction, the other being at Kiul Junction.[28] Patna Junction is going to have a metro station under Patna Metro.[29][30] There are a number of escalators.[31][32]

Indian Railways, under its station redevelopment and beautification initiative, renovated and beautified the waiting hall which opened in 2019.[33] It has been set up over an area of 7500 sq ft, providing seating capacity for over 300 passengers.[34] Additionally 200 more seats are planned. The newly opened waiting hall is said to be largest waiting hall in the Indian Railways network. The new waiting hall has been provided with 7 HD screens of 65" displaying entertainment related content as well as train information 24*7.[34] The walls of the waiting hall has been beautified to promote local art with all the walls being covered in Madhubani painting with bright and attractive colours.[34] For the convenience of the passengers the entire waiting hall has been centrally air-conditioned. The waiting hall has also been provided with additional fans and lighted with 100 percent LED fixtures concealed in the ceiling. The station has lactation room for mothers so that the lactating mothers will be able to comfortably feed their babies in privacy.[35] The railway station has already been fitted with high-speed wireless internet service for passengers to enjoy free Wi-Fi facility.[35] It was the first station in India to try out linen kiosks.[36] Indian Railways is soon going to construct Suburban Rail Terminal at Hardinge Park which is barely 900 metres west from Patna Junction.[37][38]

Rail traffic[edit | edit source]

Patna Junction railway station is a major station of the East Central Railways. Its location on the Delhi–Kolkata rail route, makes Patna Junction served by several Express and Superfast trains.[22]

In 2009, the construction of Digha–Sonpur Bridge, was underway on the banks on the Ganges nearby, connected Patna to Pahleja Ghat. The railway part of bridge was opened to rail traffic from 3 February 2016 and railway started passenger service from Patliputra Junction to various railway stations on north side of Ganges in Bihar.[39][40][41]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Platforms 4 to 1 in Patna Junction.
    Platforms 4 to 1 in Patna Junction.
  • A passenger train standing on platform 3 in Patna Junction.
    A passenger train standing on platform 3 in Patna Junction.
  • 12273 Howrah-New Delhi Duronto Express standing in Patna Junction
    12273 Howrah-New Delhi Duronto Express standing in Patna Junction
  • A WDP-4B class locomotive at Patna
    A WDP-4B class locomotive at Patna

Trains[edit | edit source]

Trains originating from Patna[edit | edit source]

Nearest airports[edit | edit source]

The nearest airports to Patna Junction are:[citation needed]

  1. Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, Patna 5 kilometres (3.1 mi)
  2. Gaya Airport 108 kilometres (67 mi)
  3. Darbhanga Airport 138 kilometres (86 mi)

In popular culture[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Other railway station serving Patna district are: Patliputra Junction, Danapur railway station and Patna Sahib railway station.
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Route relay interlocking system now operational at Patna junction". The Times of India. 20 February 2012. Retrieved 6 April 2012.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Intra Urban Market Geography. Concept Publishing Company. 1980. pp. 35–. GGKEY:H0N03P8ZTPB. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
  3. ↑ "History of Electrification". information published by CORE (Central Organisation for Railway Electrification). CORE (Central Organisation for Railway Electrification). Retrieved 1 April 2012.
  4. ↑ Kumod Verma (17 December 2022). "Patna Junction to get two escalators by Jan-end". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 January 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  5. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named revenue
  6. ↑ "12304 Poorva Express (via Howrah)". India Rail Info.
  7. ↑ "Patna serial blasts". India Today. 29 October 2013. Archived from the original on 18 September 2016.
  8. ↑ "Patna by Railways". go4patna.com. Archived from the original on 19 October 2016.
  9. ↑ Amit Bhelari (28 February 2015). "Train to trace travels of Mahatma". Telegraph India. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
  10. ↑ "Imperial Gazetteer2 of India, Volume 6, page 382 – Imperial Gazetteer of India — Digital South Asia Library". Dsal.uchicago.edu. 18 February 2013. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
  11. ↑ O'Malley, L. S. S. (1924). Bihar And Orissa District Gazetteers Patna — L.S.S. O'malley — Google Books. ISBN 9788172681210. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
  12. ↑ "Danapur Division". Background. Official Website of the East Central Railway, Gov of India. Archived from the original on 6 May 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
  13. ↑ "Indian Railway History Time line". Retrieved 7 April 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 Dayal, Ravi (6 January 2002). "New look Patna junction by March". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  15. ↑ "'Stampede' on Patna Junction FOB". The Times of India. 15 November 2007. Retrieved 7 April 2012.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  16. ↑ "Several trains rescheduled, cancelled from Feb 7 to 12". The Times of India. 5 February 2012. Retrieved 6 April 2012.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  17. ↑ Verma, Kumod (14 September 2018). "Patna Junction gets Rs 5 crore for fresh look". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  18. ↑ Bhelari, Amit (8 May 2018). "Know your Patna while waiting at Junction". The Telegraph India. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  19. ↑ Verma, Kumod (23 May 2019). "Patna Junction getting facelift". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  20. ↑ "List of Locations (Irrespective of States) Where Computerized Reservation Facilities Are Available". Official website of the Indian Railways. Archived from the original on 3 July 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
  21. ↑ Rajesh Kumar, Thakur (9 June 2020). "Machine to dispense mask and sanitizer installed at Patna railway station". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 "order food in train at Patna Railway station". Travel, Indian Railways. RailRestro.com. Archived from the original on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
  23. ↑ Sarina Singh; Lindsay Brown; Mark Elliott; Paul Harding; Abigail Hole; Patrick Horton (1 September 2009). Lonely Planet India. Lonely Planet. pp. 573–. ISBN 978-1-74179-151-8. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
  24. ↑ "2003 Karbigahiya end becomes functional today". The Times of India.
  25. ↑ "Today, Karbigahiya only gateway to Patna Jn".
  26. ↑ "Speech: Railway Budget 2005–06". Press Information Bureau, Govt of India. Archived from the original on 8 February 2012. Retrieved 7 April 2012.
  27. ↑ Verma, Kumod (12 May 2002). "8 more stations to be made models". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 April 2012.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  28. ↑ Verma, Kumod (28 November 2004). "Rly catering services to be privatised". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 April 2012.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  29. ↑ Patna Metro Archived 25 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine[full citation needed]
  30. ↑ Rumi, Faryal (7 August 2022). "Metro station near Patna Junction to be interchangeable". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  31. ↑ Verma, Kumod; Rani, Archi (15 September 2019). "Patna Junction gets new escalator, waiting hall". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  32. ↑ "Patna Junction to have Automatic Escalators for Passengers". Bihar Prabha. Archived from the original on 7 July 2013. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
  33. ↑ Devanjana, Nag (16 September 2019). "Indian Railways largest waiting hall opens at Patna Junction! From digital screens to local art, see features". The Financial Express. The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 34.2 Devanjana, Nag (16 September 2019). "Indian Railways largest waiting hall opens at Patna Junction! From digital screens to local art, see features". The Financial Express. Financial Express. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  35. ↑ 35.0 35.1 "Railway station upgrade! Patna station gets an artistic makeover. See pics". Times Now News. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  36. ↑ Thakur, Rajesh Kumar (30 June 2020). "In a first in India, Railways set up linen kiosk in Patna junction". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  37. ↑ "Double-discharge platforms to come up in Patna soon: East Central Railway". The Times of India.
  38. ↑ "Patna's Hardinge Park to have new rail terminal".
  39. ↑ Verma, Kumod; Verma, H K (3 February 2016). "Trains run on Ganga bridge, end 18-year-long wait". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 13 March 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  40. ↑ Swaroop, Vijay (12 October 2009). "India's longest rail-cum-road bridge to come up in Bihar". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 23 October 2010. Retrieved 4 March 2012.
  41. ↑ "Digha bridge cost likely to jump by Rs 3,000 cr". The Times of India. 3 July 2011. Archived from the original on 5 January 2012.
  42. ↑ "Tejaswi rolls out red carpet for Chetan Bhagat". The Hindu. 13 April 2016.

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