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{{Short description|Railway station in Jharkhand, India}}
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{{Infobox station
{{Infobox station
| name = Jasidih Junction
| name               = [[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|50px]]<br />{{font color|blue|JASIDIH JUNCTION}}
| native_name =
| type               = [[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|30px]] [[Express trains in India|Express train]] and [[Slow and fast passenger trains in India|Passenger train]] station
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| style             = Indian Railways
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express train]] and [[Passenger train]] station
| image             = Jasidih_Junction_Railway_Station.jpg
| style = Indian Railways
| image_caption     = Jasidih railway station platform
| image = Jsme station.jpg
| address           = [[Jasidih]], [[Deoghar District]], [[Jharkhand]]
| image_caption = Jasidih railway station building
| country           = {{flag|India}}
| address = [[Jasidih]], [[Deoghar district]], [[Jharkhand]]
| coordinates       = {{Coord|24.51493|N|86.644353|E|type:railwaystation_region:IN|format=dms|display=inline}}
| country = India
| map_type = India Jharkhand
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| map_dot_label = Jasidih Junction
| elevation = {{convert|271|m|ft}}
| elevation         = {{convert|271|m|ft}}
| line = [[Howrah–Delhi main line]] <br>[[Jasidih–Dumka–Rampurhat line]]<br>Jasidih–Banka–Bhagalpur line
| line               = *[[Howrah–Delhi main line]]
| other = {{stnlnk|Deoghar Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Baidyanathdham Deoghar}}, {{stnlnk|Madhupur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jhajha}}
*[[Jasidih–Dumka–Rampurhat line]]
| structure =  
*[[Jasidih–Banka–Bhagalpur line]]
| platform = 5
*[[Jasidih-Mohanpur-Hansdiha-Godda-Pirpainti line]]
| tracks = Broad gauge
*[[Jasidih-Baidyanathdham Deoghar branch line]]
| parking = Available
| other             = Auto stand, Bus stand
| opened = {{start date and age|1871}}
| structure         = [[Intersection (road)#At grade railways|At grade]]
| closed =  
| platform           = 5
| rebuilt =  
| tracks             = 9
| electrified = 1996–97<ref name=elec>{{cite web|title=History of Electrification|url=http://www.irfca.org/docs/electrification-history.html|work=[[Central Organisation for Railway Electrification]]|publisher=[[Indian Railways]]|access-date=1 April 2012}}</ref>
| parking           = {{rint|park}} Available
| ADA =  
| classification    = '''NSG-2'''<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>
| code = {{Indian railway code
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| closed             =  
| rebuilt           =  
| electrified       = 1996–97<ref name=elec>{{cite web|title=History of Electrification|url=http://www.irfca.org/docs/electrification-history.html|work=[[Central Organisation for Railway Electrification]]|publisher=[[Indian Railways]]|access-date=1 April 2012}}</ref>
| accessible        = {{access icon|20px}} Available
| code               = {{Indian railway code
   | code = JSME
   | code = JSME
   | zone = [[Eastern Railway zone]]
   | zone     = [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railway]]
   | division = {{stnlnk|Asansol}}
   | division = {{rwd|Asansol}}
   }}
   }}
| owned =  
| owned             = [[Indian Railways]]
| operator = Indian Railways
| operator           = [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railway]]
| status = Functional
| status             = {{color|green|Active}}
| former =  
| former             = [[East Indian Railway Company|East Indian Railway]]
| 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]]
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|{{Howrah–Delhi main line}}
| Howrah–Delhi main line
|{{Jasidih–Dumka–Rampurhat line}}
| Jasidih–Dumka–Rampurhat line
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| map_dot_label = Jasidih Junction
| mapframe-caption = Interactive map
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| map_caption = Location in Jharkhand
}}
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'''Jasidih Junction''' (station code: '''JSME''') is the railway station serving [[Jasidih]] which is the satellite town of [[Deoghar]] city in the [[Deoghar district]] in the Indian state of [[Jharkhand]].
'''Jasidih Junction''' (station code: '''JSME''') is the busiest railway station of Jharkhand, in terms of train frequency and fourth in terms of footfalls after {{stnlnk|Dhanbad}}, {{stnlnk|Tatanagar}} and {{stnlnk|Ranchi}} and serving as the satellite station of [[Deoghar]] city in the [[Deoghar district]] in the Indian state of [[Jharkhand]]. Many premium trains halt here like [[Howrah Rajdhani]] (via Patna), Howrah - New Delhi Duronto, [[Poorva Express]], Kolkata - Patna Garib Rath, Shalimar Patna Duronto Express and recently launched [[Patna-Howrah Vande Bharat Express]] and [[Varanasi–Deoghar Vande Bharat Express]]. It has also been included under the [[Amrit Bharat Station Scheme]] and is waiting to be upgraded with world-class services.


== Administration ==
== Administration ==
Jasidih Junction is under the [[Asansol railway division|Asansol division]] of [[Eastern Railway zone]] of the [[Indian Railways]].
Jasidih Junction is under the [[Asansol railway division|Asansol division]] of [[Eastern Railway zone]] of the [[Indian Railways]].
== Line and location ==
{{Howrah–Delhi main line|collapse=y}}
Jasidih Junction is connected to [[metropolitan area]]s of India, Delhi–Kolkata main line via Mugalsarai–Patna route. Jasidih is located at {{coord|24.31|N|86.39|E}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/38/Jasidih.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Jasidih]</ref> It has an average elevation of {{convert|271|m|ft}}. The {{convert|72|km}} segment from [[Jasidih]] to [[Dumka]] became operational on 12 July 2011.<ref name=start>{{cite news|title=Dumka–Jasidih trains|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110612/jsp/jharkhand/story_14101153.jsp|access-date=11 April 2012|date=12 June 2011|work=[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)|The Telegraph]]|location=Kolkata}}</ref><br>{{See also|Jasidih–Dumka–Rampurhat line}}


==Further extension==
==Further extension==
The railways have proposed a Jasidih–bypass line after construction of which trains from {{stnlnk|Bhagalpur}} and {{stnlnk|Dumka}} can run up to {{stnlnk|Asansol}} and {{stnlnk|Dhanbad}} without loco reversal at Jasidih, also saving considerable time for the passengers. {{stnlnk|Deoghar Junction}} is being developed as a major halt station to decongest Jasidih and avoid a delay of more than 30 minutes for an engine change at Jasidih.
The railways have proposed a Jasidih–bypass line after construction of which trains from {{stnlnk|Bhagalpur Junction||Bhagalpur}} and {{stnlnk|Dumka}} can run up to {{stnlnk|Asansol Junction||Asansol}} and {{stnlnk|Dhanbad Junction||Dhanbad}} without loco reversal at Jasidih, also saving considerable time for the passengers. {{stnlnk|Deoghar Junction}} is being developed as a major halt station to decongest Jasidih and avoid a delay of more than 30 minutes for an engine change at Jasidih.


The {{convert|97|km||adj=on|abbr=}}-long Jasidih–Hansdiha–Pirpainti line is under construction. As of April 2021, work is under progress on Mohanpur–Hansdiha and Godda–Pirpainti sections. The {{convert|32|km||adj=on|abbr=}} Hansdiha–Godda section was inaugurated on 8 April 2021 and a [[Humsafar Express]] runs weekly from Godda to New Delhi. This line is considered important to connect the [[Godda district]] in the [[Santhal Pargana division]] of [[Jharkhand]] with the rest of India. The {{convert|80|km||adj=on|abbr=}} Godda–Pakur line is also planned [https://www.jagran.com/jharkhand/godda-new-train-start-for-godda-on-poreyahat-hansdiha-railway-root-of-indian-railways-19588779.html]
The {{convert|97|km||adj=on|abbr=}}-long Jasidih–Hansdiha–Pirpainti line is under construction. As of April 2021, work is under progress on Mohanpur–Hansdiha and Godda–Pirpainti sections. The {{convert|32|km||adj=on|abbr=}} Hansdiha–Godda section was inaugurated on 8 April 2021 and a [[Humsafar Express]] runs weekly from Godda to New Delhi. This line is considered important to connect the [[Godda district]] in the [[Santhal Pargana division]] of [[Jharkhand]] with the rest of India. The {{convert|80|km||adj=on|abbr=}} Godda–Pakur line is also planned [https://www.jagran.com/jharkhand/godda-new-train-start-for-godda-on-poreyahat-hansdiha-railway-root-of-indian-railways-19588779.html]
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== Facilities ==
== Facilities ==
The major facilities available are retiring room, waiting hall, computerized reservation facility, reservation counter, 2-wheeler and 4-wheeler vehicle parking.<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 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130703033000/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/location_Alphabetically.html |archivedate= 3 July 2013 }}</ref> The vehicles are allowed to enter the station premises. The station also has STD/ISD/PCO telephone booth, ATM counter, toilets, refreshment room, tea stall and book stall.<ref name=amenities>{{cite web|title=Major passenger amenities available in stations over Asansol Division |url=http://www.er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,6,443,529,542 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111015233919/http://www.er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0%2C6%2C443%2C529%2C542 |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 October 2011 |work=Commercial Information |publisher=Eastern Railway |access-date=1 April 2012 }}</ref>
The major facilities available are retiring room, waiting hall, computerized reservation facility, reservation counter, 2-wheeler and 4-wheeler vehicle parking.<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 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130703033000/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/location_Alphabetically.html |archivedate= 3 July 2013 }}</ref> The vehicles are allowed to enter the station premises. The station also has STD/ISD/PCO telephone booth, ATM counter, toilets, refreshment room, tea stall and book stall.<ref name=amenities>{{cite web|title=Major passenger amenities available in stations over Asansol Division |url=http://www.er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,6,443,529,542 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111015233919/http://www.er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0%2C6%2C443%2C529%2C542 |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 October 2011 |work=Commercial Information |publisher=Eastern Railway |access-date=1 April 2012 }}</ref>
==Trains==
Jasidih station's location on the [[Howrah–New Delhi main line]] makes it served by several superfast, express and passenger trains from all over the country, Following are some of the premium train service are :
* [[Howrah–New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Patna)]]
* [[Howrah–New Delhi Duronto Express]]
* [[Kolkata Shalimar–Patna AC Duronto Express]]
* [[Patna–Howrah Vande Bharat Express]]
* [[Varanasi–Deoghar Vande Bharat Express]]
* [[Kolkata–Patna Garib Rath Express]]
* [[Howrah–Patna Jan Shatabdi Express]]
* [[Madhupur–Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express]]
== Originating trains ==
Long-distance trains which originate from Jasidih Junction railway station are as follows:
* Jasidih–Tambaram (Chennai) Weekly SF Express.
* Jasidih–Pune Weekly Express.
* Jasidih–Vasco-da-gama Weekly Express.
* Jasidih–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly SF Express.


==Nearest airports==
==Nearest airports==
Line 66: Line 93:
*[[Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport]], [[Patna]] {{convert|220|km}}
*[[Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport]], [[Patna]] {{convert|220|km}}
*[[Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport]], [[Kolkata]] {{convert|309|km}}
*[[Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport]], [[Kolkata]] {{convert|309|km}}
*[[Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport]], [[Andal, Durgapur]] {{convert|155|km}}
*[[Varanasi Airport]] {{convert|457|km}}
*[[Varanasi Airport]] {{convert|457|km}}
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Jasidih Junction railway station board.jpg|Jasidih Junction railway station board
File:Howrah-New Delhi Duronto Express standing on platform 3 of Jasidih Junction railway station.jpg|12273 Howrah-New Delhi Duronto Express standing on platform 3 of Jasidih Junction railway station
File:Jasidih Junction railway station, Jharkhand, India.jpg|Jasidih Junction railway station
File:Jasidih - Vasco-Da-Gama Weekly Express is standing on Jasidih Junction.jpg|Jasidih - Vasco-Da-Gama Weekly Express is standing on Jasidih Junction
</gallery>


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Railway stations in India opened in 1871]]
[[Category:Deoghar district]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Deoghar district]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Deoghar district]]
[[Category:Railway junction stations in Jharkhand]]
[[Category:Railway junction stations in Jharkhand]]
[[Category:Asansol railway division]]
[[Category:Asansol railway division]]
[[Category:Railway stations opened in 1871]]

Latest revision as of 17:01, 22 February 2026



JASIDIH JUNCTION
Express train and Passenger train station
Jasidih railway station platform
LocationJasidih, Deoghar District, Jharkhand
 India
Coordinates24°30′54″N 86°38′40″E / 24.51493°N 86.644353°E / 24.51493; 86.644353
Elevation271 metres (889 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byEastern Railway
Line(s)
Platforms5
Tracks9
ConnectionsAuto stand, Bus stand
Construction
Structure typeAt grade
ParkingParking Available
Other information
StatusActive
Station codeJSME
Zone(s) Eastern Railway
Division(s) Asansol
ClassificationNSG-2[1]
History
Opened1871; 155 years ago (1871)
Electrified1996–97[2]
Previous namesEast Indian Railway
Other services
Waiting RoomFood & DrinkFood PlazaLiftsCCTVEscalatorsRailwire Free WifiRetiring Rooms
Location
Jasidih Junction is located in Jharkhand
Jasidih Junction
Jasidih Junction
Location within Jharkhand
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Jasidih Junction (station code: JSME) is the busiest railway station of Jharkhand, in terms of train frequency and fourth in terms of footfalls after Dhanbad, Tatanagar and Ranchi and serving as the satellite station of Deoghar city in the Deoghar district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. Many premium trains halt here like Howrah Rajdhani (via Patna), Howrah - New Delhi Duronto, Poorva Express, Kolkata - Patna Garib Rath, Shalimar Patna Duronto Express and recently launched Patna-Howrah Vande Bharat Express and Varanasi–Deoghar Vande Bharat Express. It has also been included under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and is waiting to be upgraded with world-class services.

Administration[edit | edit source]

Jasidih Junction is under the Asansol division of Eastern Railway zone of the Indian Railways.

Further extension[edit | edit source]

The railways have proposed a Jasidih–bypass line after construction of which trains from Bhagalpur and Dumka can run up to Asansol and Dhanbad without loco reversal at Jasidih, also saving considerable time for the passengers. Deoghar Junction is being developed as a major halt station to decongest Jasidih and avoid a delay of more than 30 minutes for an engine change at Jasidih.

The 97-kilometre (60 mi)-long Jasidih–Hansdiha–Pirpainti line is under construction. As of April 2021, work is under progress on Mohanpur–Hansdiha and Godda–Pirpainti sections. The 32-kilometre (20 mi) Hansdiha–Godda section was inaugurated on 8 April 2021 and a Humsafar Express runs weekly from Godda to New Delhi. This line is considered important to connect the Godda district in the Santhal Pargana division of Jharkhand with the rest of India. The 80-kilometre (50 mi) Godda–Pakur line is also planned [1]

Facilities[edit | edit source]

The major facilities available are retiring room, waiting hall, computerized reservation facility, reservation counter, 2-wheeler and 4-wheeler vehicle parking.[4] The vehicles are allowed to enter the station premises. The station also has STD/ISD/PCO telephone booth, ATM counter, toilets, refreshment room, tea stall and book stall.[5]

Trains[edit | edit source]

Jasidih station's location on the Howrah–New Delhi main line makes it served by several superfast, express and passenger trains from all over the country, Following are some of the premium train service are :

Originating trains[edit | edit source]

Long-distance trains which originate from Jasidih Junction railway station are as follows:

  • Jasidih–Tambaram (Chennai) Weekly SF Express.
  • Jasidih–Pune Weekly Express.
  • Jasidih–Vasco-da-gama Weekly Express.
  • Jasidih–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly SF Express.

Nearest airports[edit | edit source]

The nearest airports to Jasidih Junction are:

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Jasidih Junction railway station board
    Jasidih Junction railway station board
  • 12273 Howrah-New Delhi Duronto Express standing on platform 3 of Jasidih Junction railway station
    12273 Howrah-New Delhi Duronto Express standing on platform 3 of Jasidih Junction railway station
  • Jasidih Junction railway station
    Jasidih Junction railway station
  • Jasidih - Vasco-Da-Gama Weekly Express is standing on Jasidih Junction
    Jasidih - Vasco-Da-Gama Weekly Express is standing on Jasidih Junction

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Eastern Railway – Asansol Division". Eastern Railway, Government of India. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  2. ↑ "History of Electrification". Central Organisation for Railway Electrification. Indian Railways. Retrieved 1 April 2012.
  3. ↑ "12304 Poorva Express (via Howrah)". India Rail Info.
  4. ↑ "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.
  5. ↑ "Major passenger amenities available in stations over Asansol Division". Commercial Information. Eastern Railway. Archived from the original on 15 October 2011. Retrieved 1 April 2012.

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