Madhupur–Giridih–Koderma line

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Giridih, an important railway station on Madhupur–Giridih–Koderma line

Overview

Status

Operational

Owner

Indian Railways

Locale

Jharkhand, India

Termini

Stations

21 operational

Service

Type

Electrified

System

Broad gauge

Services

Koderma–Madhupur line

Operator(s)

Eastern Railway
East Central Railway

History

Opened

1871, 2012, 2015, 2019

Technical

Line length

138 km (86 mi)

Number of tracks

Track gauge

5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge

Electrification

Yes

Operating speed

110 km/h

Route map

Legend

to Asansol

138

Madhupur

to Jasidih

132

Sugapahari

130

Sugapahari Halt

125

Jagadishpur

121

Krishna Ballabh Sahay Halt

111

Maheshmunda

Giridih

CPC Siding Giridih

104

New Giridih

Dhanbad–New Giridih line (planned)

Dhirabar River

Koimara

Barakar River

Fatehpur

Tundi

Maharajganj

Khudia River

Govindpur

to Asansol

Pradhankhanta

to Dhanbad

Usri River

Salaia

Parasnath–New Giridih line (planned)

Lakhiatanr

Kumhartola

Barakar River

Madhuban

Chainpur Halt

to Netaji SC Bose Gomoh

Parasnath

to Koderma

Jitpur

Kawar

Jorasankh Halt

Jamua

Duriatanr Halt

Rema

Dhanwar

Rakesh Bagh Halt

Nawadih

Nawal Sahi Halt

Maheshpur Halt

Koderma Town

to Tilaiya (under constr.)

Koderma Asansol–Gaya section

Koderma–Hazaribagh–

Barkakana–Ranchi line

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.

History

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. The siding is owned by Central Coalfields Limited.

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.

Electrification

Madhupur–Giridih–Koderma line was completely electrified in October 2020.

Further extension

There are plans from the Railway ministry to connect Parasnath with New Giridih via Madhuban, for the convenience of the Jain pilgrims visiting Shikharji. 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.

There are other proposals as well to connect New Giridih with Dhanbad via Tundi and Govindpur, 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

Following is the list of stations that are on Madhupur–Koderma route via New Giridih.

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	KQR

Trains

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. Following are the trains arriving and departing from Giridih.

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. 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.

References

"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.
"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.
"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.

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