Jamui railway station explained

Jamui railway station
Type:Indian Railways station
Style:Indian Railways
Address:Malaypur, Jamui, Jamui, Bihar
Country:India
Map Type:India Bihar
Elevation:81m (266feet)
Line:Howrah–Delhi main line
Asansol–Patna section
Structure:Standard (on-ground station)
Platform:2
Tracks:5
Parking:Available
Electrified:Yes
Status:Functional
Former:East Indian Railway

Jamui railway station, station code JMU, serves the headquarters of Jamui district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is one of the major railway stations in Danapur division of East Central Railway. Jamui is connected to metropolitan areas of India, by the Delhi–Kolkata main line via Mugalsarai–Patna route which runs along the historic Grand Trunk Road.[1] [2]

Railways and roads are the main means of transport in the Jamui region. Jamui railway station is in Howrah–Patna–Mughalsarai main line. Most of the Patna, Barauni-bound express trains coming from Howrah, Sealdah, Ranchi, Tatanagar stop here.[3]

Facilities

The major facilities available are waiting rooms, computerized reservation facility, reservation counter, vehicle parking.[4] The vehicles are allowed to enter the station premises. The station also has STD/ISD/PCO telephone booth, toilets, tea stall and book stall.

There are two platforms here, which are average in condition

Trains

Many passenger and express trains serve Jamui Junction.[5] [6]

Nearest airports

The nearest airports to Jamui Station are:

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About District. Official District website. 15 April 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20110818201023/http://jamui.bih.nic.in/. 18 August 2011. dead.
  2. Web site: Jamui . Overview . BrandBihar . 15 April 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120419012208/http://brandbihar.com/english/districts/jamui/jamui.html . 19 April 2012 .
  3. News: Violation of rly rules led to Jamui mishap. https://web.archive.org/web/20121201162116/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2001-08-19/india/27243202_1_goods-train-jamui-station-master. dead. 1 December 2012. 16 April 2012. The Times of India. 19 August 2001.
  4. Web site: List of Locations (Irrespective Of States) Where Computerized Reservation Facilities Are Available . . 18 April 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130703033000/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/location_Alphabetically.html . 3 July 2013 .
  5. Web site: Jamui Junction Details . indiantrains.org . 1 April 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120708235915/http://www.indiantrains.org/station-details/?code=JMU&name=JAMUI . 8 July 2012 .
  6. Web site: Trains at Jamui Junction. India Rail Info. 1 April 2012.