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.
Lakhisarai Junction railway station | |
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 Express train and Passenger train Station | |
| General information | |
| Location | Lakhisarai, Lakhisarai, Bihar India |
| Coordinates | 25°10′18″N 86°5′38″E / 25.17167°N 86.09389°E |
| Elevation | 53 metres (174 ft) |
| Line(s) | Howrah–Delhi main line Asansol–Patna section Gaya–Kiul line Kiul-Barauni Section |
| Platforms | 5 |
| Tracks | 6 |
| Connections | Barauni Junction, Gaya Junction |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard (on-ground station) |
| Parking | Yes |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Station code | LKR |
| Zone(s) | East Central Railway zone |
| Division(s) | Danapur |
| History | |
| Opened | 1864 |
| Rebuilt | No |
| Electrified | Yes |
| Previous names | East Indian Railway |
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Line and locations
editLakhisarai Junction located on the bank of Kiul River serves the headquarters of Lakhisarai district in the Indian state of Bihar. Railways and roads are the main means of transport in the region. The district headquarters has the presence of Danapur division's main line along with Sahibganj loop loop line.[2][3] The main line crosses the Kiul River between Kiul Junction and Lakhisarai Junction.[4] The Kiul–Nawada–Gaya branch line also starts from the Kiul Junction near to Lakhisarai.[5] Lakhisarai has a religious importance as it is the place where Mahavira, Tirthankara of Jainism, achieved Kevala Jnana. The Lakhisarai railway station is in Howrah–Patna–Mughalsarai main line. Most of the Patna, Barauni-bound express trains coming from Howrah, Sealdah, Ranchi, Tatanagar stop here.
Facilities
editThe major facilities available are waiting rooms, computerized reservation facility, reservation counter, vehicle parking.[6][7] The vehicles are allowed to enter the station premises. The station also has STD/ISD/PCO telephone booth, toilets, tea stall and book stall. Automatic ticket vending machines have been installed to reduce the queue for train tickets on the station.[8]
Platform
editThere are five platforms. The platforms are interconnected with foot overbridge.[9]
Connections
editThe nearest airports to Lakhisarai Station are:
- Gaya Airport 141 kilometres (88 mi)
- Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, Patna 126 kilometres (78 mi)
- Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi 247 kilometres (153 mi)
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata
References
edit- ^ "12304 Poorva Express (via Howrah)". India Rail Info.
- ^ "About District". Official District website. Archived from the original on 10 April 2009. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
- ^ "Lakhisarai". Overview. BrandBihar. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
- ^ L.S.S. O'malley (1 January 2007). Bihar And Orissa District Gazetteers : Monghyr. Concept Publishing Company. pp. 5–. ISBN 978-81-7268-135-7. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
- ^ "EXECUTIVE SUMMARY". organicbihar. Archived from the original on 25 October 2010. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Rlys wants waiting rooms, retiring rooms vacated". The Times of India. 25 June 2011. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 17 April 2012.
- ^ "8 more stations to be made models". The Times of India. 12 May 2002. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 17 April 2012.
- ^ "Plan to improve passenger amenities". The Times of India. 10 July 2005. Archived from the original on 4 January 2013. Retrieved 17 April 2012.
External links
edit- Lakhisarai Junction railway station at the India Rail Info
- Official website of the Lakhisarai district