Sasaram Junction railway station explained

Sasaram Junction
Style:Indian Railways
Type: Indian Railways station
Address:Old G.T. Road, Gandhi Chowk, Sasaram, District- Rohtas, Bihar 821115
Country:India
Coordinates:24.9562°N 84.0192°W
Elevation:107.776 Mtr.
Owned:Indian Railways
Operator:East Central Railways
Line:Howrah–Gaya–Delhi line,
Gaya–Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction section,
Howrah–Prayagraj–Mumbai line,Grand Chord,
Ara–Sasaram line
Platforms:7
Tracks:12
Train Operators:Indian railway
Structure:Standard (on-ground station)
Parking:Available
Bicycle:Available
Accessible:Yes
Status:Functioning
Website:indianrailways.gov.in
Electrified:1961–63
Passengers:200000+ per day[1]
Map State:collapsed
Map Type:India Bihar#India

Sasaram Junction railway station is on the Gaya–Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction section of the Grand Chord line in India. It serves Sasaram and the surrounding areas in Rohtas district in the Indian state of Bihar. Sasaram is well connected to Delhi and Kolkata. It is also connected to Patna via Ara railway station.[2]

This place was also known for preparation of competitive exams at Sasaram Railway junction. According to earlier natives of this city, there was not proper electrification of city around 2007–2008 which hampered the studies of students seeking for competitive exams. Still Indian Railways had 24 hours power supply at Sasaram Junction. This led a small group of students to study there at night under electric lights. However, the authorities have now banned study groups citing safety concerns.[3]

History

The Grand Chord section of Howrah–Gaya–Delhi line was commissioned in 1906.[4]

Arrah–Sasaram Light Railway

The Arrah–Sasaram light railway connecting Arrah and Sasaram in Bihar was opened in 1914. This railway line was operated by the Martin's Light Railways and it was built in narrow gauge. The total length of this railway line was 102.2km (63.5miles). Due to increasing losses, it was closed in 1978.[5] [6] [7]

In 2006–07, this railway line was converted to Broad gauge by the Indian Railways and train services were resumed. After conversion to Broad gauge, the total length of the Ara–Sasaram line is 97.2km (60.4miles).[8]

Electrification

The Gaya–Mughalsarai section was electrified in 1961–63.[9]

Amenities

Sasaram Junction railway station offers a wide range of facilities for the convenience of passengers, including Computerized reservation counter, Automatic Ticket Vending Machine (ATVM), waiting rooms, food stalls, and retiring Room.[10]

External links

See also

Ara–Sasaram DEMU

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rail Drishti.
  2. Web site: Trains at Sasaram junction. India Rail Info.
  3. Web site: Singh. Ritu. 2021-10-07. How Bihar's Sasaram Railway Station Became a Coaching Hub For Students Troubled by Power Cuts. 2021-10-07. India News, Breaking News India.com. en.
  4. Web site: IR History: Part III (1900–1947) . IRFCA . 19 June 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130701132505/http://irfca.org/faq/faq-history3.html . 1 July 2013 . dmy-all .
  5. Web site: Indian Railway History timeline. R.P.Saxena. 2011-11-20. dead. https://archive.today/20120714085533/http://irse.bravehost.com/IRHTML.htm. 14 July 2012. dmy-all.
  6. Web site: Non-IR Railways in India . IRFCA. 2011-12-01 .
  7. Web site: Narrow gauge railway line of Shahabad District.
  8. Web site: Speech of Shri Lalu Prasad Introducing the Railway Budget 2006-07 On 24th February 2006 . New lines. Press Information Bureau. 2011-12-01 .
  9. Web site: History of Electrification. IRFCA. 19 June 2013. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20131019225702/http://irfca.org/docs/electrification-history.html. 19 October 2013. dmy-all.
  10. Web site: Facilities at Sasaram Junction.