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]
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
Many passenger and express trains serve Jamui Junction.[5] [6]
The nearest airports to Jamui Station are: