Piska railway station

Piska
General information
LocationPiska, Ranchi district, Jharkhand
India
Coordinates23°19′47″N 85°12′23″E / 23.3296435°N 85.2064969°E / 23.3296435; 85.2064969
Elevation707 metres (2,320 ft)
System Indian Railways station
Owned bySouth Eastern Railway
Operated byIndian Railways
LineBarkakana-Son Nagar line
Platforms3
TracksBroad gauge
Construction
Structure typeAt grade
ParkingAvailable
Other information
StatusActive
Station codePIS
Zone(s) South Eastern Railway
Division(s) Ranchi
Route map
Barkakana–Son Nagar line
km
0
Son Nagar
Mughalsarai Jn. · Gaya Jn.
8
Baghabishnupur
16
Ankorah
22
Barkisalaiya
30
Nabinagar Road
Bihar
Jharkhand
border
39
Kajrat Nawadih
46
Japla
53
Haidar Nagar
58
Kosiara
65
Mohammad Ganj
71
Satbahini
77
Untari Road
82
Karkatta
87
Sigsigi
135
Billi
132
Salai Banwa
124
Paras Pani
119
Gurmura
110
Jogidih
100
Renukut
93
Muirpur Road
85
Jharokhas
78
Dudhinagar
Kanhar River
66
Mahuariya
56
Wyndhamganj
Uttar Pradesh
Jharkhand
border
44
Nagaruntari
32
Ramna
MBRL siding
Banki River
21
Meralgram
10
Garhwa
North Koel River
93
0
Garhwa Road
99
Tolra
104
Lalgarh Bihar Halt
109
Rajhura
Amanat River
120
Kajri
126
Daltonganj
134
Chianki
Auranga River
141
Kechki
148
Mangra Halt
to Ambikapur (planned)
154
Barwadih
162
Chhipadohar
171
Hehegara Halt
181
Kumendi
188
Bendi
194
Latehar
201
Demu
209
Richughuta
217
Chetar
227
0
Tori
14
Bodagram
30
Barkichampi
36
Hendlaso Bhogta Bagicha
Hindalco Siding
44
Lohardaga
53
Irgaon
58
Akashi
64
Nagjua
72
Narkopi
82
Tangerbansli
89
Itki
98
Piska
109
Argora
111
Ranchi
233
Mahuamilan
Damodar River
247
Nindra
249
McCluskieganj
Piparwar CCP/CHP Siding
Damodar River
Khalari Cement Plant siding
255
Khalari
Hesalong Colliery siding
261
Ray
269
Kole Block Halt
275
Hendegir
278
Chhapar Halt
283
Tokisud
Religara Colliery siding
Giddi Colliery siding
Damodar River
290
Patratu
Sayal Colliery siding
JSEB
Thermal Power Station
Saunda Colliery siding
JSPL Steel and
Power plant
299
Bhurkunda
308
Barkakana
Location

Piska railway station (station code: PIS) is a railway station on the Barkakana–Son Nagar line in Ranchi district, Jharkhand.[1][2] It comes under the Ranchi railway division of the South Eastern Railway zone.[3] The station serves Piska and its surrounding nearby villages. Only passenger and MEMU trains have scheduled halts here.[4]

Facilities

The station has three platforms, which are linked by a foot overbridge. Basic passenger facilities include a ticket counter, platform sheds and a drinking water supply.[2]

However the station is being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme to provide modern and passenger friendly amenities. Upon completion, the station will feature a new station building, upgraded platforms with shelters and a 12-metre wide foot overbridge connecting the platforms. Additional improvements include lifts, an improved approach road, a new circulating area and parking facilities for vehicles.[1][5][6]

Passenger conveniences will be enhanced with a new booking counter, waiting rooms, water booths, and seating arrangements. Facilities for differently abled passengers include ramps, tactile tiles, accessible toilets and designated parking. The station will also be decorated in the theme of local art and culture to reflect the region’s heritage.[7][8]

Trains

Both EMU & Passenger express trains have scheduled halts here, however superfast and mail express trains don't operate from this station as of yet.[9][10]

References

  1. ^ a b "Redevelopment of Piska Station of South Eastern Railway under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme". ser.indianrailways.gov.in. 18 November 2025. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
  2. ^ a b Pradhan, Avradip. "Piska Railway Station Map/Atlas SER/South Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
  3. ^ TTI. "PIS / Piska Railway Station | Train Arrival / Departure Timings at Piska". www.totaltraininfo.com. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
  4. ^ "Live Trains at PISKA F S (PIS) Railway Station : etrain.info". etrain.info. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
  5. ^ "Amrit Bharat Stations - SER". ser.indianrailways.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2024-09-17. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
  6. ^ "झारखंड के पिस्का स्टेशन की बदलेगी सूरत, रेस्ट रूम से लेकर लिफ्ट तक की होगी सुविधा". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). Archived from the original on 2023-11-08. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
  7. ^ "पिस्का रेलवे स्टेशन को मिला आधुनिक स्वरूप, यात्री सुविधाओं से हुआ लैस". Dainik Bhaskar. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
  8. ^ "पिस्का स्टेशन की नई बिल्डिंग बनकर तैयार". www.livehindustan.com (in Hindi). 2025-11-18. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
  9. ^ "All Trains at PISKA F S (PIS) Railway Station with Arrival and Departure details, Availability, Wailtlist Confirmation Chances and Fare Calculator : etrain.info". etrain.info. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
  10. ^ "Piska Fs (PIS) Railway Station Train Time Table & Code". www.trainspnrstatus.com. Retrieved 2025-12-20.