Madhupur–Giridih–Koderma line
Madhupur–Giridih–Koderma line is a 138 km (86 mi)-long single 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge track from Madhupur city in Deoghar district to Koderma city in Koderma district via Giridih city in Giridih district of Jharkhand state. It is an extended route of Madhupur–Giridih railway line. The Koderma–Maheshmunda section falls under Dhanbad Division of East Central Railway and Giridih–Madhupur section under Asansol Division of Eastern Railway. The construction of 110 km (68 mi) rail line from Koderma to Maheshmunda was done under supervision of Dhanbad Division of East Central Railway.[1]
| Madhupur–Giridih–Koderma line | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Giridih, an important railway station on Madhupur–Giridih–Koderma line | |||
| Overview | |||
| Status | Operational | ||
| Owner | Indian Railways | ||
| Locale | Jharkhand, India | ||
| Termini | Madhupur Junction Koderma Junction | ||
| Stations | 21 operational | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Electrified | ||
| System | Broad gauge | ||
| Services | Koderma–Madhupur line | ||
| Operator(s) | Eastern Railway East Central Railway | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | 1871, 2012, 2015, 2019 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 138 km (86 mi) | ||
| Number of tracks | 1 | ||
| Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge | ||
| Operating speed | Up to 110 km/h | ||
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HistoryEdit
Giridih railway station was built as a railway siding in 1871 by the British government in India (prior to the India's independence in 1947) mainly for transport of mineral reserve from the region. The contract for the railway siding was awarded in 1865 and the construction was completed in 1871.[2] The siding is owned by Central Coalfields Limited.[3]
A 110 km (68 mi) track from Koderma to Maheshmunda was constructed. This extended the Madhupur–Giridih railway line to Koderma, effectively making it a Madhupur–Giridih–Koderma line. A new railway station was built in Giridih named as New Giridih railway station (NGRH) which leaves out the already existing Giridih railway station (GRD) on this route, also making Maheshmunda a junction station. On 16 February 2019, Eastern Railway in its press-release announced a passenger train service w.e.f. 25 February 2019 from Koderma to Madhupur via New Giridih. Onward journey duration is of 4 hours and 5 minutes while the return journey duration is 4 hours and 25 minutes. Eastern Railway also announced another passenger train service w.e.f. 25 February 2019 from Koderma to Maheshmunda Junction through the same press-release. Onward journey duration is of 3 hours while the return journey duration is 3 hours and 10 minutes.[4]
ElectrificationEdit
Madhupur–Giridih–Koderma line was completely electrified in October 2020.
Further extensionEdit
There are plans from the Railways ministry to connect New Giridih with Parasnath via Madhuban, for the convenience of the Jain pilgrims visiting Shikharji.[5] The foundation for the construction of new Parasnath–New Giridih rail line was laid in 2019. The 47 km-long railway line would incur a cost of Rs 972 crore on its construction and will have two crossing stations and a couple of halts. The cost of the project would be borne by the central and the state government in 50:50 ratio and a target has been set to complete the project by 2023.
There are other proposals as well to connect New Giridih with Dhanbad via Tundi and Govindpur,[6] and with Jhajha via Bengabad, Chakai and Sono. The first phase of the Jhajha–New Giridih rail line involves 20-km long Jhajha–Batia section, the foundation for which was laid in 2019 and which will be constructed at a cost of Rs 496 crore.
A final location survey for 7.54 km-long Madhupur bypass line was sanctioned in February 2020 after construction of which trains from Jasidih can run up to Giridih and Koderma without loco reversal at Madhupur. A delay of more than 30 minutes for an engine change at Madhupur will thus be avoided. The estimated cost of the linking project is Rs 281 crore.
DescriptionEdit
Following is the list of stations that are on Madhupur–Koderma route via New Giridih.[7]
| S.No. | Station | Station Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madhupur | MDP |
| 2 | Sugapahari TP-6/3 | SGPA |
| 3 | Sugapahari Halt TP-7/11 | SAPT |
| 4 | Jagadishpur | JGD |
| 5 | Krishna Ballav Sahay Halt | KBSH |
| 6 | Maheshmunda Junction | MMD |
| 7 | New Giridih | NGRH |
| 8 | Salaiya | SLIA |
| 9 | Kawar | KWAR |
| 10 | Jorasankh Halt | JASH |
| 11 | Jamua | JAUA |
| 12 | Duriyatanr Halt | DUTR |
| 13 | Rema | REMA |
| 14 | Raj Dhanwar | DNWR |
| 15 | Rakesh Bagh Halt | RHBH |
| 16 | Nawadih | NWDH |
| 17 | Nawasahi Halt | NWSI |
| 19 | Maheshpur A Cabin Halt | MHSA |
| 20 | Koderma Town | KQRT |
| 21 | Koderma Junction | KQR |
TrainsEdit
Single passenger train run five times a day between Madhupur Junction–Giridih. The train service on Madhupur–Giridih rail route started in 1871. The passenger trains are run by Eastern Railway zone. The trains run five times daily except Thursdays and four times on Thursday.[8] The bogies of the express trains are attached to the passenger trains for movement in the Madhupur–Giridih route. Following are the trains arriving and departing from Giridih.[9][10]
| S.No. | Train no. | Train name | Source – Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23112 | Giridih Kolkata Express | Giridih–Kolkata |
| 2 | 23111 | Danapur Express | Giridih–Danapur, Patna |
| 3 | 83112 | Danapur Giridih Express | Danapur, Patna–Giridih |
| 4 | 13111-slip | Lal Quila Express Slip | Kolkata–Giridih |
| Sl.No. | TRAIN NO. | TRAIN NAME |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53511 | Madhupur–Giridih Passenger |
| 2 | 53512 | Giridih–Madhupur Passenger |
| 3 | 53513 | Madhupur–Giridih Passenger |
| 4 | 53514 | Giridih–Madhupur Passenger |
| 5 | 53515 | Madhupur–Giridih Passenger |
| 6 | 53516 | Giridih–Madhupur Passenger |
| 7 | 53517 | Madhupur–Giridih Passenger |
| 8 | 53518 | Giridih–Madhupur Passenger |
| 9 | 53519 | Madhupur–Giridih Passenger |
| 10 | 53520 | Giridih–Madhupur Passenger |
After the construction of Koderma–Maheshmunda section in 2019, new passenger trains were started on this route which are run by East Central Railway. Following are the trains running on this route via New Giridih.
| Sl.No. | TRAIN NO. | TRAIN NAME |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53365 | Maheshmunda–Koderma Passenger |
| 2 | 53366 | Koderma–Maheshmunda Passenger |
| 3 | 53369 | Madhupur–Koderma Passenger |
| 4 | 53370 | Koderma–Madhupur Passenger |
See alsoEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "Railways conduct trial run on newly built track on Dhanbad Division". The Times of India. 27 March 2010. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 27 March 2010.
- ↑ Akhtar, Shahnawaz (20 August 2009). "Ignored, Giridih station cries for care – Pilgrim spot fetches Rs 25cr for railways, but denied express trains". The Telegraph (Calcutta). Calcutta, India. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
- ↑ "Colliery Sidings East Railway". Official Website of the Eastern Railway. Archived from the original on 26 May 2012. Retrieved 1 April 2012.
- ↑ Railway, Eastern (16 February 2019). "pic.twitter.com/fol9xNXCuk". @EasternRailway. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ↑ "Giridih lauds Didi's budget – 'Madhuban link a blessing'". The Telegraph. Calcutta. 5 July 2009. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
- ↑ "मोदी सरकार ने खींचा धनबाद-गिरिडीह के बीच रेल लाइन का खाका". Dainik Jagran (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ↑ "List of Stations on Asansol Division". Official Website of Eastern Railway, Govt of India. Retrieved 7 April 2012.
- ↑ Akhtar, Shahnawaz (19 May 2008). "Coal mafia chokes trains". The Telegraph. Calcutta. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
- ↑ "Trains to Giridih". India Rail Info. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
- ↑ "Trains from Giridih". India Rail Info. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
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