Grand Chord is part of the Howrah–Gaya–Delhi line and Howrah–Prayagraj–Mumbai line. It acts as a link between Sitarampur, (Asansol), and Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction,, previously known as Mughalsarai Junction, and covers a stretch of 450.7 km (280.1 mi). The Coal India Corridor line that branches off from Dhanbad Junction and rejoins the Grand Chord at Son Nagar Junction is another major coal loading hub. It is a fully electrified, quadruple line section from Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay to Son Nagar and double line section from Son Nagar to Sitarampur. There are plans to triple the lines from Son Nagar to Dhanbad to accommodate the increasing traffic.. The entire line lies under the jurisdiction of three divisions, Mughalsarai railway division, Dhanbad railway division and Asansol railway division. The Grand chord section is the lifeline of the country, 2nd busiest railway section of India after Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh to Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, Uttar Pradesh Main Line section, on which coal, steel and other important goods are moved from Eastern section to Western and Northern sections of the country. In the down direction, the traffic consists of mostly food grains, fertilizers and empty wagons for coal loading in the Jharkhand and West Bengal coal fields. Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction is a transit division and the main objective is to maintain mobility of high density traffic. The present capacity of the Grand Chord is being optimally utilized. Traversing through Chota Nagpur Plateau of Jharkhand as well as parts of the fertile Gangetic plains of Bihar, the Grand Chord covers a stretch of 450.7 km (280.1 mi). The Grand Chord is renowned for its remarkable controlling of passenger traffic, despite being burdened with freight traffic.
Kiul Junction railway station, is one of the major railway junctions in Danapur division of East Central Railway. Kiul is connected to metropolitan areas of India, by the Howrah–Delhi main line via Mugalsarai–Patna route which runs along the historic Grand Trunk Road. The Danapur railway division's main line crosses Sahibganj loop line at the Kiul Junction. The main line crosses the Kiul River between Kiul Junction and Lakhisarai Junction. The Gaya–Kiul line also starts from the Kiul Junction.
The Howrah–Delhi main line is a railway line connecting Delhi and Kolkata cutting across northern India. The 1,531 km (951 mi) railway line was opened to traffic in 1866 with the introduction of the "1 Down/2 Up Mail" train.
Dhanbad Junction railway station, station code DHN, is a railway station of the Indian railway serving the city of Dhanbad, the headquarters of Dhanbad district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is the largest railway station in Jharkhand, handling over 100 trains and 100000+ passengers every day. Dhanbad is also the headquarters of the Dhanbad Rail Division of the East Central Railway zone. Grand Chord rail-line that connects Howrah and New Delhi passes through Dhanbad junction. Dhanbad is located at 23°47′32″N86°25′42″E. It has an elevation of 235 metres (771 ft).
Patna Junction is a major railway station in the capital city of Patna in the Indian state of Bihar. It is the main railway station serving Patna. It falls under the Danapur division of the East Central Railway zone of the Indian Railways. Patna Junction is one of the busiest railway stations of the country.
Lakhisarai Junction also called Luckeesarai Junction station code LKR, is one of the major railway junctions in East Central Railway. Lakhisarai 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.
Danapur Railway Station or Danapur Junction, station code DNR, is a large railway station and headquarters of Danapur railway division of East Central Railway. Danapur is connected to metropolitan areas of India by the Delhi–Kolkata main line via Mughalsarai–Patna route. It is in Khagaul city about 6 km from Danapur Cantonment, in Patna district in the Indian state of Bihar.
Patna Sahib railway station, station code PNC, which came into existence even before Patna Jn. in 1861 is an important railway station in the Danapur railway division of East Central Railway. It is a part of the Patna railway hub of five major stations: Patna Junction, Patliputra Junction, Rajendra Nagar Terminal, Danapur and Patna Saheb station. Patna Saheb is connected to metropolitan areas of India, by the Delhi–Kolkata main line via Mugalsarai–Patna route. Patna Saheb is located in Patna City in Patna district in the Indian state of Bihar. Due to its location on the Howrah–Patna–Varanasi main line many Patna, Barauni-bound express trains coming from Howrah, Sealdah stop here. Based on Income it is 'A' Grade railway station and has good Passenger Amenities.This is important railway station for Sikh devotees as tenth Sikh Guru Gobind Singh ji was born at Patna Saheb. There will be 2 escalators in near future at Patna Saheb Station as Foundation Stone is laid done. After Platform Number-2 and 3 a New Rail line and New Platform is being proposed.
Gulzarbagh railway station, station code GZH, is a railway station in the Danapur division of East Central Railway. It is a part of the Patna railway hub which has five major stations: Patna Junction railway station, Patliputra station, Rajendra Nagar Terminal railway station, Gulzarbagh station, Danapur station and Patna Sahib railway station. Gulzarbagh is connected to metropolitan areas of India, by the Delhi–Kolkata main line via Mugalsarai–Patna route. Gulzarbagh station is located in Gulzarbagh city in Patna district in the Indian state of Bihar. Due to its location on the Howrah–Patna–Mughalsarai main line many Patna, Barauni-bound express trains coming from Howrah, Sealdah stop here.
Fatuha Junction railway station also known as Fatwa Junction, station code FUT, is a railway station in the Patna Metropolitan Region in Patna district in the Indian state of Bihar. Fatuha is connected to metropolitan areas of India, by the Delhi–Kolkata main line via Mugalsarai–Patna route. Another line for Islampur railway station which is in Nalanda District comes out from here. It is approx 44 km railway line. Railway has also passed a plan to increase this line further and connect it to Natesar railway station which is in Rajgir–Gaya railway section. Due to its location on the Howrah–Patna–Delhi main line, many Patna, Barauni-bound express trains coming from Howrah and Sealdah stop here.
Bakhtiyarpur Junction, station code BKP, is a railway station in the Danapur railway division of East Central Railway. Bakhtiyarpur is connected to metropolitan areas of India, by the Delhi–Kolkata main line via Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction-Patna route. Bakhtiyarpur Junction is located in Bakhtiarpur city in Patna district is about 46 km away from Patna in the Indian state of Bihar. Due to its location on the Howrah–Patna–Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction main line many trains from Patna and Barauni bound express trains coming from Howrah, Sealdah stop here.
Koderma Junction railway station, station code KQR, is railway station of the Indian railway under Dhanbad railway division of East Central Railway zone serving the city of Jhumri Telaiya, Koderma, the headquarters of Koderma district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
Muri Junction, station code MURI, is the railway station serving the remote town of Muri in the Ranchi district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. Muri Junction belongs to the Ranchi division of the South Eastern Railway zone of the Indian Railways.
Kishanganj railway station serves Kishanganj city in Kishanganj district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is one of the important railway station, as it lies on the important railway lines, they are Howrah–New Jalpaiguri line, Katihar–Siliguri line, and Barauni–Guwahati line. The famous Gaisal train disaster occurred at Gaisal railway station near Kishanganj.
Bokaro Steel City Railway Station is a railway station on the Gomoh–Muri branch line and Adra–Bokaro Steel City branch line under Adra division of South Eastern Railways. It is located in Bokaro district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It lies at the edge of Jharia Coalfield and serves Bokaro Steel City, and the surrounding mining-industrial area.
The Howrah–Gaya–Delhi is a railway line connecting Howrah and Delhi cutting across Indo-Gangetic Plain and a comparatively small stretch of the line crossing over the Chota Nagpur Plateau. It covers a distance of 1,451 kilometres (902 mi) across, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. The Grand Chord is a part of this line and as such is referred to by many as Howrah–Delhi line.
Daltonganj railway station, station code DTO, is a railway station serving the cities of Medininagar and Palamu in Palamu district of the Indian state of Jharkhand. Daltonganj station is also the headquarters of the Palamu division of the East Central Railway Zone of the Indian Railways. It is also a major station on the CIC route and will be a primary hub on the Ranchi–New Delhi route after the opening of the Ranchi–Tori rail line. Major trains such as the Ranchi Rajdhani Express, Muri Express, Sambalpur–Varanasi Express, Palamu Express, Ranchi–Varanasi Express, Ranchi–Ajmer Garib Nawaz Express, Triveni Express, Ahmedabad Kolkata Express, Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express, Jharkhand Sampark Kranti Express, and Shaktipunj Express also stop here.
Bihar Sharif Junction railway station, station code BEHS, is a railway station under Danapur railway division of East Central Railway. Bihar sharif is connected to metropolitan areas of India, by the Delhi–Kolkata main line via Mughalsarai–Patna route. Station is located in Bihar Sharif city in Nalanda district in the Indian state of Bihar. Due to its location on the Bakhtiyarpur–Tilaiya line, many trains from Patna and other cities via Bakhtiyarpur Junction, and trains coming from Rajgir and Gaya Junction stops here. Bihar Sharif has well connected trains running frequently to New Delhi, Patna Junction, Varanasi Junction, and Howrah Junction and with nearby cities Gaya Junction, Rajgir railway station, Tilaiya railway station, Bhagalpur railway station, Kiul Junction through daily passenger and express train services.
Sheikhpura Junction railway station, station code SHK, is a railway station under Danapur railway division of East Central Railway. Sheikhpura is connected to metropolitan areas of India, by the Gaya–Kiul line. Station is located in Sheikhpura city in Sheikhpura district in the Indian state of Bihar. Due to its location on the Gaya–Kiul line, many trains coming from Gaya and other cities stops here. Sheikhpura is well connected with nearby cities Gaya, Nawada, Bhagalpur, Howrah and Kiul through daily passenger and express train services.
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