Mathurapur railway station

Railway station in Jharkhand, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mathurapur railway station (station code: MUW) is a railway station on the Howrah–Delhi main line in Deoghar district, Jharkhand. It comes under the Asansol railway division of the Eastern Railway zone.[3][4] The station serves Karmatanr and its surrounding rural areas such as Daugi, Tilaia, Dhabwa, Jamunia, Parbatpur, Domnatanr and several other nearby villages.[5] Only passenger and MEMU trains have scheduled halts here.[6][7][8]

LocationMathurapur, Karmatanr, Deoghar District, Jharkhand
India
Coordinates24.36240°N 86.63511°E / 24.36240; 86.63511
Elevation260 metres (850 ft)
System Indian Railways station
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MATHURAPUR
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LocationMathurapur, Karmatanr, Deoghar District, Jharkhand
India
Coordinates24.36240°N 86.63511°E / 24.36240; 86.63511
Elevation260 metres (850 ft)
System Indian Railways station
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byEastern Railway
Line
Platforms2
TracksBroad gauge
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on ground station)
ParkingNo
Other information
StatusActive
Station codeMUW
Zone(s) Eastern Railway
Division(s) Asansol
ClassificationNSG-6[1]
History
Electrified1996–97[2]
Previous namesEast Indian Railway
Location
Mathurapur railway station is located in Jharkhand
Mathurapur railway station
Mathurapur railway station
Location in Jharkhand
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Facilities

The station has two platforms, which are linked by a foot overbridge. More new platforms are being constructed. Basic facilities for passengers include a ticket counter, platform shelters, and a drinking water point. However, amenities such as dedicated waiting halls or retiring rooms are not available at the station. But new station amenities are being constructed soon with new station building being the first in the link.[4][7]

Trains

Only a limited number of local, passenger a couple of express trains halt here. These include:[9]

  • Howrah–Mokama Express (13029/13030)
  • Asansol–Jasidih MEMU (63561/63563)
  • Andal–Jasidih MEMU (63545/63546)
  • Barddhaman–Jhajha MEMU (63509/63510)
  • Baidyanathdham–Asansol MEMU (63562)
  • Jasidih–Asansol MEMU (63564)
  • Dumka-Ranchi Express (13319/13320)
  • Patliputra Express (18621/18622)

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