Thawe Junction railway station

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Thawe Junction
Indian Railways Suburban Railway Logo.svg Indian Railways station
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General information
Location Gopalganj, Bihar
Flag of India.svg India
Coordinates 26°26′20″N84°23′42″E / 26.4389°N 84.3949°E / 26.4389; 84.3949
Elevation57 metres (187 ft)
Owned by North Eastern Railway zone
Operated by Indian Railways
Platforms3
Tracks5
ConnectionsCity bus, auto rickshaw, taxi, cab service
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on ground station)
Parking BSicon PARKING.svg Available
Bicycle facilities BSicon BICYCLE.svg Not Available
Architectural style Modern (after Redevelopment)
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeTHE
Zone(s) North Eastern Railway zone
Division(s) Varanasi railway division
History
Opened1910;115 years ago (1910)
Rebuilt2025 under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
Electrified2006;19 years ago (2006), 25 kV AC
Previous namesEast Indian Railway
Location
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Thawe (sometimes pronounced Thawen) is a medium-sized village in the Gopalganj district of the Indian state of Bihar. Located about 6 kilometers southwest of the district headquarters Gopalganj, Thawe is a popular pilgrimage site for Hindu devotees due to the presence of the notable Devi temple, Thawe Mandir. The village is also served by Thawe Junction railway station, a key railway station under the North Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways. The station connects several important regional lines and facilitates travel to major cities such as Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Patna, and Tatanagar. [1]

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Redevelopment

Thawe Junction railway station has been redeveloped under the Government of India’s Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), which aims to modernize major railway stations across the country by enhancing infrastructure, aesthetics, and passenger amenities.

The redevelopment project was completed at an estimated cost of ₹11.75 crore. The inauguration of the station’s upgraded facilities took place in 2023 and was part of a nationwide event in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated 103 redeveloped railway stations across 18 states. [2]

Key features of the redevelopment

Redevelopment details at Thawe Junction
FeatureDescription
Station buildingConstruction of a modern 400 square metre station building
Circulating areaExpanded to 1,030 square metres to improve passenger movement
PlatformsPlatforms 1, 2, and 3 were expanded and upgraded
Passenger shelters28-bay sheds installed; additional large shed for weather protection
Platform surfacingKota stone paving on Platform 1
Waiting roomRenovated with new furniture and local artwork
AmenitiesAddition of water coolers, ceiling fans, food stalls, and international-standard signage
Assistance counterEstablishment of a "Sahayog" (help) counter
Parking facilitiesDedicated parking for two-wheelers and four-wheelers
Approach roadUpgraded with a formal entrance gate and pedestrian pathways

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Major trains

The following trains halt at Thawe Junction railway station. The list excludes special trains (number starting with '0'):

Major trains at Thawe Junction (THE)
Train No.Train NameFrom – ToDays of OperationDeparture Time
19410Gorakhpur–Ahmedabad ExpressThawe Jn – Sabarmati BGMon, Sat01:00
75104THE–CPR DMUThawe Jn – ChhapraDaily04:15
55113SV–THE PassengerSiwan Jn – Thawe JnDailyArrives 05:20
15113GTNR–CPR ExpressGomti Nagar – ChhapraDaily06:05
19046Tapti Ganga ExpressThawe Jn – SuratTue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun05:40
55115THE–CPJ PassengerThawe Jn – Kaptanganj JnDaily05:40
15080GKP–PPTA ExpressGorakhpur – PatliputraDaily06:50
75103CPR–THE DMUChhapra – Thawe JnDailyArrives 08:25
75105THE–JEA DMUThawe Jn – Nakaha JungleDaily08:55
55036GKC–SV PassengerGorakhpur Cant – Siwan JnDaily09:20
55110CI–THE PassengerChhapra Kacheri – Thawe JnDailyArrives 09:25
55105CI–THE PassengerChhapra Kacheri – Thawe JnDailyArrives 10:00
18182THE–TATA ExpressThawe Jn – TatanagarWed, Thu, Sat, Sun10:10
55107THE–CPJ PassengerThawe Jn – Kaptanganj JnDaily10:30
55112THE–MHC PassengerThawe Jn – MasrakhDaily10:30
55116CPJ–THE PassengerKaptanganj Jn – Thawe JnDailyArrives 11:25
55109THE–CI PassengerThawe Jn – Chhapra KacheriDaily11:50
55037SV–THE PassengerSiwan Jn – Thawe JnDailyArrives 13:25
55038THE–SV PassengerThawe Jn – Siwan JnDaily14:05
55104CI–THE PassengerChhapra Kacheri – Thawe JnDailyArrives 16:05
55108CPJ–THE PassengerKaptanganj Jn – Thawe JnDailyArrives 16:15
55106THE–CI PassengerThawe Jn – Chhapra KacheriDaily16:35
55103THE–CI PassengerThawe Jn – Chhapra KacheriDaily17:00
18181TATA–THE ExpressTatanagar – Thawe JnTue, Wed, Fri, SatArrives 17:15
03215PNBE–THE ExpressPatna Jn – Thawe JnDailyArrives 17:40
55111MHC–THE PassengerMasrakh – Thawe JnDailyArrives 17:45
55035SV–GKC PassengerSiwan Jn – Gorakhpur CantDaily18:20
03216THE–PNBE SpecialThawe Jn – Patna JnDaily18:25
55114THE–SV PassengerThawe Jn – Siwan JnDaily19:30
15079PPTA–GKP ExpressPatliputra – GorakhpurDaily20:20
19409SBIB–Thawe ExpressSabarmati BG – Thawe JnFri, SunArrives 20:30
19045Tapti Ganga ExpressSurat – Thawe JnMon, Tue, Thu, Fri, SatArrives 20:55
15114CPR–GTNR ExpressChhapra – Gomti NagarDaily21:45
75106GKP–THE DMUGorakhpur – Thawe JnDailyArrives 23:45

See also

References

  1. ↑ “Gopalganj Gets Direct Delhi Link as First Amrit Bharat Express Departs From Thawe Junction”, *Patna Press*, 29 September 2025. Retrieved [date you accessed it].
  2. ↑ “Bihar’s Thawe Junction Station Gets A Modern Makeover Under Amrit Station Yojana”, *Patna Press*, 20 May 2025. Retrieved [access date you viewed it].
  3. ↑ “PM to inaugurate two railway stations on May 22”, *The Times of India*, 19 May 2025. Retrieved [access date].


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