Darbhanga Junction railway station

Darbhanga Junction railway station (station code: DBG) is an A1 category railway station serving Darbhanga city in the Indian state of Bihar. It is an important station under the East Central Railway Zone of Indian Railways and acts as a major railway hub in the Mithila region.

The station has 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge tracks with 6 platforms and 8 tracks. It connects Darbhanga with major cities such as Delhi, Patna, Kolkata, and Varanasi. Important trains like the Satyagrah Express and Mithila Express operate from the station.

Darbhanga city is mainly served by two railway stations: Darbhanga and Laheriasarai.^[1]

A major redevelopment of Darbhanga Junction railway station has been planned by Indian Railways as part of the station modernization programme aimed at improving passenger amenities and increasing operational capacity.^[2]

The redevelopment project is estimated to cost aroun ₹340 crore and covers approximately seven acres of railway land.

The redevelopment plan includes construction of new station buildings on both the eastern and western sides of the station complex. The eastern terminal building is planned as a ground-plus-two-storey structure, while the western terminal building is proposed as a ground-plus-five-storey building. These buildings are intended to house ticketing halls, passenger waiting areas, administrative offices and commercial spaces.

Other proposed facilities include a large air concourse for passenger circulation, multi-level car parking, improved station forecourts, and modern passenger amenities such as escalators, lifts, waiting lounges, retail outlets and food courts. Additional infrastructure such as residential buildings for railway staff and barracks for the Railway Protection Force (RPF) are also planned as part of the project.

Darbhanga Junction Railway Station offers a range of facilities designed to cater to the needs of travelers. The station features multiple platforms to handle a variety of train services efficiently. For passenger comfort, it provides separate air conditioned waiting rooms along with free WiFi facility where travelers can rest before their journeys. There are refreshment stalls and IRCTC food court offering snacks and beverages to keep passengers nourished during their wait. Ticketing services are available through Automatic Ticket Vending Machines and counters where travelers can purchase or inquire about tickets. Additionally, the station includes basic amenities such as clean restrooms and seating areas. The ongoing modernization efforts aim to further enhance these facilities, ensuring a more comfortable and efficient experience for all passengers.

Darbhanga Junction has six platforms that handle passenger and express train services. The platforms are used for trains operating on major routes connecting Darbhanga with cities such as Delhi, Patna, Muzaffarpur, Saharsa, Sitamarhi, and Jaynagar.

The Nearest Airports to Darbhanga Junction are :

• Darbhanga Airport, Darbhanga
• Jay Prakash Narayan Airport, Patna
• Gaya Airport, Gaya

• Samastipur Junction
• Muzaffarpur Junction
• Gaya Junction
• Patna Junction
• Bhagalpur Junction

• 105-year-old historic steam rail engine installed at Darbhanga station
• Entry view of Darbhanga Junction railway station
• View of Platforms No. 1 Darbhanga Junction railway station
• Mithila painting inside Darbhanga Junction railway station
• Mithila Hall at Darbhanga Junction railway station

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