Jasidih Junction railway station

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
Express train and Passenger train station
Jasidih Junction platform
LocationJasidih, Deoghar district, Jharkhand
India
Coordinates24°30′53″N 86°38′38″E
Elevation271 metres (889 ft)
Operated byIndian Railways
Line(s)Howrah–Delhi main line
Jasidih–Dumka–Rampurhat line
Jasidih–Banka–Bhagalpur line
Platforms5
TracksBroad gauge
ConnectionsDeoghar Junction, Baidyanathdham Deoghar, Madhupur Junction, Jhajha
Construction
ParkingAvailable
Other information
StatusFunctional
Station codeJSME
Zone(s) Eastern Railway zone
Division(s) Asansol
History
Opened1871 (1871)
Electrified1996–97[1]
Location
Jasidih Junction
Location in Jharkhand

Administration

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

Line and location

Jasidih Junction is connected to metropolitan areas of India, Delhi–Kolkata main line via Mugalsarai–Patna route. Jasidih is located at 24.31°N 86.39°E / 24.31; 86.39.[3] It has an average elevation of 271 metres (889 ft). The 72 kilometres (45 mi) segment from Jasidih to Dumka became operational on 12 July 2011.[4]

See also: Jasidih–Dumka–Rampurhat line

Further extension

The railways have proposed a Jasidih–bypass line after construction of which trains from Bhagalpur and Dumka can run upto 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.

Facilities

The major facilities available are retiring room, waiting hall, computerized reservation facility, reservation counter, 2 wheeler and 4 wheeler vehicle parking.[5] 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.[6]

Nearest airports

The nearest airports to Jasidih Junction are:

References
  1. "History of Electrification". Central Organisation for Railway Electrification. Indian Railways. Retrieved 1 April 2012.
  2. "12304 Poorva Express (via Howrah)". India Rail Info.
  3. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Jasidih
  4. "Dumka–Jasidih trains". The Telegraph. Kolkata. 12 June 2011. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
  5. "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.
  6. "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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