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 Railway ministry to connect Parasnath with New Giridih via Madhuban, for the convenience of the Jain pilgrims visiting Shikharji.[5] construction of which was sanctioned and the project included in the Union Budget 2018-19 at a cost of ₹902.86 Crores on a 50:50 cost sharing basis between the Government of Jharkhand and Indian Railways. The foundation stone for construction was laid in 2019. The 49-km long railway line will have two crossing stations and a couple of halts. During the financial year 2022-23, Indian Railways had allotted ₹50 Crores for the above project for early starting of the project. In a land acquisition application submitted to DLAO/Giridih by DyCE/Con/HZME office, ₹78.27 Crores were demanded for Raiyati land of 26 villages and payment for land acquisition is yet awaited for deposition of fund from Government of Jharkhand.[6]
There are other proposals as well to connect New Giridih with Dhanbad via Tundi and Govindpur,[7] 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.
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.[9] Following are the trains arriving and departing from Giridih.[10][11]
Passenger Trains
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.
Passenger trains
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
A new express train connecting New Giridih to Ranchi was announced by Koderma MP Annapurna Devi on 6 April 2023 and Indian Railways released an official notification for the same on 23 August 2023. The inaugural run of New Giridih–Ranchi Intercity Express was flagged off by Koderma MP Annapurna Devi on 12 September 2023 and regular service commenced from 13 September 2023.[12] As of now it is the only long distance express train running on this rail line, connecting the city of Giridih with the state capital Ranchi, and also the only train running with a Vistadome coach in the state of Jharkhand.[13][14]
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^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. Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
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^Railway, Eastern (16 February 2019). "pic.twitter.com/fol9xNXCuk". @EasternRailway. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
^. The Telegraph. Calcutta. 5 July 2009. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
^"Jharkhand govt's fund denial halts rail movement to Jains' 'Mecca-Medina'". Retrieved 8 September 2023.
^"मोदी सरकार ने खींचा धनबाद-गिरिडीह के बीच रेल लाइन का खाका". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). 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. Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
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^"Jharkhand's first Vistadome-equipped Intercity Express ready for debut ride! Know arrival, departure time and full route". Financial Express. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
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madhupur, giridih, koderma, line, long, single, broad, gauge, track, from, madhupur, town, deoghar, district, koderma, town, koderma, district, giridih, town, giridih, district, jharkhand, state, extended, route, madhupur, giridih, railway, line, koderma, mahe. Madhupur Giridih Koderma line is a 138 km 86 mi long single 5 ft 6 in 1 676 mm broad gauge track from Madhupur town in Deoghar district to Koderma town in Koderma district via Giridih town 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 lineGiridih an important railway station on Madhupur Giridih Koderma lineOverviewStatusOperationalOwnerIndian RailwaysLocaleJharkhand IndiaTerminiMadhupur JunctionKoderma JunctionStations21 operationalServiceTypeElectrifiedSystemBroad gaugeServicesKoderma Madhupur lineOperator s Eastern RailwayEast Central RailwayHistoryOpened1871 2012 2015 2019TechnicalLine length138 km 86 mi Number of tracks1Track gauge5 ft 6 in 1 676 mm broad gaugeElectrificationYesOperating speed110 km hRoute mapLegend km to Asansol 138 Madhupur to Jasidih 132 Sugapahari 130 Sugapahari Halt 125 Jagadishpur 121 Krishna Ballabh Sahay Halt 1110 Maheshmunda 11 Giridih 16 CPC Siding Giridih 1040 New Giridih Dhanbad New Giridih line planned Dhirabar River 12 Koimara Barakar River 25 Fatehpur 32 Tundi 45 Maharajganj Khudia River 59 Govindpur to Asansol 70 Pradhankhanta to Dhanbad Usri River 960 Salaia Parasnath New Giridih line planned 7 Lakhiatanr 14 Kumhartola Barakar River 24 Madhuban 31 Chainpur Halt to Netaji SC Bose Gomoh 38 Parasnath to Koderma 93 Jitpur 86 Kawar 79 Jorasankh Halt 72 Jamua 62 Duriatanr Halt 55 Rema 49 Dhanwar 41 Rakesh Bagh Halt 33 Nawadih 28 Nawal Sahi Halt 20 Maheshpur Halt 10 Koderma Town to Tilaiya under constr 0 Koderma Asansol Gaya section Koderma Hazaribagh Barkakana Ranchi line km Contents 1 History 2 Electrification 3 Further extension 4 Description 5 Trains 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksHistory editGiridih 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 Electrification editMadhupur Giridih Koderma line was completely electrified in October 2020 Further extension editThere are plans from the Railway ministry to connect Parasnath with New Giridih via Madhuban for the convenience of the Jain pilgrims visiting Shikharji 5 construction of which was sanctioned and the project included in the Union Budget 2018 19 at a cost of 902 86 Crores on a 50 50 cost sharing basis between the Government of Jharkhand and Indian Railways The foundation stone for construction was laid in 2019 The 49 km long railway line will have two crossing stations and a couple of halts During the financial year 2022 23 Indian Railways had allotted 50 Crores for the above project for early starting of the project In a land acquisition application submitted to DLAO Giridih by DyCE Con HZME office 78 27 Crores were demanded for Raiyati land of 26 villages and payment for land acquisition is yet awaited for deposition of fund from Government of Jharkhand 6 There are other proposals as well to connect New Giridih with Dhanbad via Tundi and Govindpur 7 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 Description editFollowing is the list of stations that are on Madhupur Koderma route via New Giridih 8 List of stations 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 KQRTrains editSingle 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 9 Following are the trains arriving and departing from Giridih 10 11 Passenger Trains 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 Passenger trains 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 A new express train connecting New Giridih to Ranchi was announced by Koderma MP Annapurna Devi on 6 April 2023 and Indian Railways released an official notification for the same on 23 August 2023 The inaugural run of New Giridih Ranchi Intercity Express was flagged off by Koderma MP Annapurna Devi on 12 September 2023 and regular service commenced from 13 September 2023 12 As of now it is the only long distance express train running on this rail line connecting the city of Giridih with the state capital Ranchi and also the only train running with a Vistadome coach in the state of Jharkhand 13 14 See also editGiridih railway station Madhupur Junction railway station Koderma Junction railway station New Giridih railway stationReferences edit 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 Archived from the original on 3 February 2013 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 Archived from the original on 24 September 2015 Retrieved 31 March 2012 Jharkhand govt s fund denial halts rail movement to Jains Mecca Medina Retrieved 8 September 2023 म द सरक र न ख च धनब द ग र ड ह क ब च र ल ल इन क ख क Dainik Jagran in Hindi 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 Archived from the original on 3 February 2013 Retrieved 31 March 2012 Trains to Giridih India Rail Info Retrieved 31 March 2012 Trains from Giridih India Rail Info Retrieved 31 March 2012 Ranchi New Giridih Intercity From Sep 12 The Times of India Retrieved 8 September 2023 Jharkhand gets first intercity express with vista dome coach The Week Retrieved 12 September 2023 Jharkhand s first Vistadome equipped Intercity Express ready for debut ride Know arrival departure time and full route Financial Express Retrieved 11 September 2023 External links editIndia Rail Info Erail Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Madhupur Giridih Koderma line amp oldid 1220101729, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
