McCluskieganj railway station

McCluskieganj
McCluskieganj railway station entry gate
General information
Location	McCluskieganj, Ranchi district, Jharkhand India
Coordinates	23°39′07″N84°56′29″E / 23.6520001°N 84.9413022°E / 23.6520001; 84.9413022
Elevation	471.00 metres (1,545.28 ft)
System	Indian Railways station
Owned by	East Central Railway
Operated by	Indian Railways
Line	Barkakana-Son Nagar line
Platforms	3
Tracks	Broad gauge
Construction
Structure type	At-grade
Parking	Available
Other information
Status	Active
Station code	MGME
Zone(s)	East Central Railway
Division(s)	Dhanbad
Classification	NSG‑6 [1]
History
Electrified	Double electrified 1992
Previous names	East Indian Railway
Route map v t e Barkakana–Son Nagar line Legend km 0 Son Nagar Mughalsarai Jn. · Gaya Jn. 8 Baghabishnupur 16 Ankorah 22 Barkisalaiya 30 Nabinagar Road Bihar Jharkhand border 39 Kajrat Nawadih 46 Japla 53 Haidar Nagar 58 Kosiara 65 Mohammad Ganj 71 Satbahini 77 Untari Road 82 Karkatta 87 Sigsigi to Chunar 135 Billi to Singrauli 132 Salai Banwa 124 Paras Pani 119 Gurmura 110 Jogidih 100 Renukut 93 Muirpur Road 85 Jharokhas 78 Dudhinagar Kanhar River 66 Mahuariya 56 Wyndhamganj Uttar Pradesh Jharkhand border 44 Nagaruntari 32 Ramna MBRL siding Banki River 21 Meralgram 10 Garhwa North Koel River 93 0 Garhwa Road 99 Tolra 104 Lalgarh Bihar Halt 109 Rajhura Amanat River 120 Kajri to Rafiganj (planned) 126 Daltonganj 134 Chianki Auranga River 141 Kechki 148 Mangra Halt to Ambikapur (planned) 154 Barwadih 162 Chhipadohar 171 Hehegara Halt 181 Kumendi 188 Bendi 194 Latehar 201 Demu 209 Richughuta 217 Chetar 227 0 Tori Tori–Shivpur–Koderma line 14 Bodagram 30 Barkichampi 36 Hendlaso Bhogta Bagicha Hindalco Siding 44 Lohardaga 53 Irgaon 58 Akashi 64 Nagjua 72 Narkopi 82 Tangerbansli 89 Itki 98 Piska to Lodhma (planned) Hatia–Rourkela line 109 Argora 111 Ranchi Netaji S.C.Bose Gomoh–Hatia line Barkakana–Ranchi line 233 Mahuamilan Damodar River 247 Nindra 249 McCluskieganj Piparwar CCP/CHP Siding Damodar River Khalari Cement Plant siding 255 Khalari Hesalong Colliery siding 261 Ray 269 Kole Block Halt 275 Hendegir 278 Chhapar Halt 283 Tokisud Religara Colliery siding Giddi Colliery siding Damodar River 290 Patratu Sayal Colliery siding JSEB Thermal Power Station Saunda Colliery siding JSPL Steel and Power plant 299 Bhurkunda to Gomoh/ Koderma 308 Barkakana Barkakana–Ranchi line Barkakana–Muri–Chandil line
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McCluskieganj railway station (station code: MGME) is a railway station serving the town of McCluskieganj in Ranchi district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. ^[2] It is part of the East Central Railway zone of Indian Railways and lies on the Barkakana-Son Nagar section, providing regional rail connectivity to the surrounding areas. ^{[3] [4]} It caters to visitors traveling to McCluskieganj, a popular hill destination noted for its Anglo-Indian history, scenic surroundings and excellent climate. ^{[5] [6] [7]}

History

The railway station serves the town of McCluskieganj, which was established in the early 1930s by Ernest Timothy McCluskie as an Anglo-Indian settlement in the Chota Nagpur Plateau region. ^{[8] [9]} Planned as a self sustaining township, McCluskieganj developed around its colonial character and natural surroundings. Rail connectivity along the Barkakana loop line facilitated access to the town, supporting its settlement and integration with nearby regions and the wider railway network of present day Jharkhand. ^[10]

Infrastructure and facilities

McCluskieganj railway station has three platforms, a foot over bridge and basic passenger amenities. Both express and passenger trains have scheduled halts at the station, serving local commuters and tourists visiting the town. ^{[11] [12] [13]}

References

1. "New Category of Stations" (PDF). East Central Railway, Government of India. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
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3. "Mccluskieganj (MGME) Railway Station: Station Code, Schedule & Train Enquiry - RailYatri". www.railyatri.in. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
4. TTI. "MGME / McCluskieganj Railway Station | Train Arrival / Departure Timings at McCluskieganj". www.totaltraininfo.com. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
5. "McCluskieganj". Incredible India. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
6. Jana, Pratyusha (2022-11-29). "This Christmas, Visit India's 'Mini England' McCluskiegunj, An Idyllic Town In Jharkhand!". Curly Tales. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
7. Tewari, Namita (2023-01-15). "India's 'Mini London' McCluskieganj: An unfulfilled dream". ThePrint. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
8. "McCluskieganj was once home to about 400 Anglo Indian families". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
9. "McCluskie's frown: An Anglo-Indian 'mooluk' transforms nostalgia into capital". Archived from the original on 2025-01-22. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
10. "India's 'Mini-England' McCluskieganj: A paradise lost". The Economic Times. 2023-01-15. ISSN   0013-0389 . Retrieved 2025-12-20.
11. "Railway News: गुड न्यूज! अब इस स्टेशन पर भी रुकेगी शक्तिपुंज एक्सप्रेस, देखें ट्रेन का पूरा शेड्यूल". AajTak (in Hindi). 2024-10-11. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
12. "All Trains at MCCLUSKIEGANJ (MGME) Railway Station with Arrival and Departure details, Availability, Wailtlist Confirmation Chances and Fare Calculator : etrain.info". etrain.info. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
13. "Ranchi Road to Mccluskieganj Trains". erail.in. Retrieved 2025-12-20.