Rampurhat Junction
Newly constructed track
The track from Dumka to Rampurhat become operational in June 2015. The distance between Jasidih and Rampurhat is reduced by 140 km, from previous about 270 km via Asansol.
Facilities
The major facilities available are waiting rooms, computerized reservation facility, reservation counter, and two-wheeler vehicle parking. The vehicles are allowed to enter the station premises. This station has its own 140 ton rail-crane, Accident Relief Material Van, Self propelled supervisor van and 2 OHE (Overhead Equipment) inspection car.The station also has STD/ISD/PCO Telephone Booth, free WiFi (provided by Google), ATM Counter, Toilets, Food Court, Tea Stall and Book Stall. It also has both NON-AC and AC Retiring room which can be booked online through IRCTC and also at the Office of the Senior Booking Clerk situated on platform 1.This station also has water supplying pipe at each platform for water filling into passenger trains and 3 "Indian oil" tanks for Goods train.
Platforms
Rampurhat station has 6 platforms. It is a standard on ground structure with roof. There are escalators and lifts for all the platforms along with 3 foot overbridges(One is under construction).
See also
- Dumka railway station
- Jasidih railway station
- Asansol Junction
- Howrah–Rampurhat Express
- List of railway stations in India
References
- ^ Official website of the Birbhum district
- ^ "Dumka–Rampurhat train service flagged off". The Times of India. 5 June 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
- ^ "List of Locations (Irrespective Of States) Where Computerized Reservation Facilities Are Available". Indian Railways. Archived from the original on 3 July 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
- ^ "Major passenger amenities available in stations over Asansol Division". Commercial Information. Official Website of the Eastern Railway. Archived from the original on 15 October 2011. Retrieved 1 April 2012.
External links
- Ministry of Railways. (Official site)
- Rampurhat Junction railway station at the India Rail Info