Simri Bakhtiyarpur Railway Station is a railway station located in the town of Simri Bakhtiyarpur, in the Saharsa district of the Indian state of Bihar. The station is a part of the East Central Railway Zone, under the Samastipur Division of Indian Railways. Identified by its station code SBV, it serves as a crucial stop on theBarauni-Katihar-Saharsa section, connecting the region with major cities and towns across Bihar and neighboring states.[1]
Simri Bakhtiyarpur Railway Station सिमरी बख्तियारपुर रेलवे स्टेशन | |||||
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| Indian Railways station | |||||
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| General information | |||||
| Location | Nawab Market, Station Road, Simri-Bakhtiarpur, Saharsa district, Bihar, 852127 India | ||||
| Coordinates | 25°43′12″N 86°35′50″E / 25.7200°N 86.5973°E | ||||
| Elevation | 39 metres (128 ft) | ||||
| Owned by | Indian Railways | ||||
| Operated by | East Central | ||||
| Line(s) | Barauni–Katihar–Saharsa section | ||||
| Platforms | 2 | ||||
| Tracks | 3 | ||||
| Connections | Regular station for passenger and MEMU trains | ||||
| Construction | |||||
| Structure type | Standard (on-ground station) | ||||
| Parking | Yes | ||||
| Bicycle facilities | No | ||||
| Accessible | Limited | ||||
| Other information | |||||
| Status | Operational | ||||
| Station code | SBV | ||||
| Zone(s) | East Central Railway Zone | ||||
| Division(s) | Samastipur | ||||
| History | |||||
| Opened | 1889 | ||||
| Electrified | Yes | ||||
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| High (daily average footfall) | |||||
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Situated at an elevation of 39 meters (128 ft) above sea level, Simri Bakhtiyarpur Railway Station features two platforms and handles multiple passenger and MEMU Train daily. It is well-connected with nearby towns such as Saharsa, Madhepura, and Katihar, and serves as an essential hub for commuters, especially in northern Bihar.[2]
The station is equipped with basic passenger amenities, including waiting areas, ticket counters, parking facilities, and food stalls. Additionally, the station is fully electrified and supports the operation of various local and regional trains.[3]
Simri Bakhtiyarpur Railway Station is undergoing redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, aimed at modernizing infrastructure and enhancing passenger amenities.[4][5]
Strategic importance
editSimri Bakhtiyarpur Railway Station serves as a key railway hub for the surrounding regions, including Salkhua, Dhamara Ghat, Simri Bakhtiyarpur, and Sonbarsa Raj. Due to its proximity to these areas, it provides a more convenient option compared to Saharsa Junction, which is located approximately 22 kilometers away.[6]
Facilities
editSimri Bakhtiyarpur Railway Station offers key facilities for passengers, including ticket counters, waiting rooms, food stalls, clean restrooms, parking facilities, wheelchair accessibility, sheltered platforms, a digital passenger information system, and a public address system for announcements. These amenities ensure a comfortable and accessible experience for all travelers.[7]
Major trains
edit- Saharsa–Amritsar Garib Rath Express
- Saharsa–Patna Rajya Rani Express
- Poorbiya Express
- Janhit Express
- Hate Bazare Express
- Saharsa–Amritsar Jan Sadharan Express (via Chandigarh)
- Saharsa–Amritsar Jan Sewa Express
- Saharsa–Barauni Express
- Janaki Intercity Express
- Saharsa–Anand Vihar Terminal Jan Sadharan Express
- Saharsa–Amritsar Jan Sadharan Express (via Sirhind)
- Kosi Express
- Saharsa–Rajendra Nagar Terminal Intercity Express
- 05291-Saharsa–Samastipur Memu special
- 05509-Saharsa- Jamalpur Passenger special
- 05573-Jhanjharpur- Patliputra Memu express special
- 05275-Saharsa- Samastipur Memu special
- 05221-Saharsa- Samastipur Demu special
- 03387-Patliputra- special fare special
- 03349-Danapur- special fare special
- 05243-Saharsa -Samastipur memu special
- 05549-Saharsa- Samastipur passenger special
- 05565-SIR Express special
- 05277-Saharsa- Samastipur memu special
Image
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Reference
edit- ^ "Simri Bakhtiyarpur Railway Station". Indian Railways. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "S Bakhtiyarpur Railway Station (SBV) : Station Code, Time Table, Map, Enquiry". www.ndtv.com. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "Simri Bakhtiarpur to Bakhtiyarpur Trains | Book from 4 Trains, Fare, Time Table". www.ixigo.com. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "Amrit Bharat Station scheme: Here is the list of stations, facilities to be developed under Rs 25,000 crore modernisation project". The Economic Times. 2024-02-26. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "अमृत भारत स्टेशन योजना की सूची में शामिल हुआ सहरसा और सिमरी बख्तियारपुर, जल्द दिखेगा एयरपोर्ट जैसा नजारा". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 2023-02-06. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "Simri Bhakhtiyarpur (SBV) Railway Station: Station Code, Schedule & Train Enquiry - RailYatri". www.railyatri.in. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
- ^ "Simri Bakhtiyarpur|Red bus". Retrieved 17 December 2024.
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