Sitamarhi Junction railway station is a main railway station in Sitamarhi district, Bihar. Its code is SMI. It serves Sitamarhi City. The station consists of five platforms. It is an A category railway station of the Samastipur railway division.
The Sitamarhi Junction is well connected to most of the major cities in India like Patna, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Kanpur, Guwahati, Lucknow, Varanasi, Allahabad and other cities by the railway network and serves the city with numerous trains. It is also the originating station for five superfasts and express trains.Improvised Explosive Device found on rail track in Raxaul
The Darbhanga–Sitamarhi–Raxaul track was converted to broad gauge in February 2014. Another broad-gauge track connects Sitamarhi to Muzaffarpur.Escalators at 10 more ECR stations soon: GM
The major facilities available are waiting rooms, retiring room, a computerized reservation facility, reservation counter, vehicle parking, etc.
There are refreshment rooms, vegetarian and non-vegetarian foodstuffs, tea stall, book stall, post and telegraphic office and Government Railway police office.ECR well on target in goods loading: GM
Redevelopment
Sitamarhi railway station is undergoing a major redevelopment project under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, estimated to cost ₹255.75 crore . The project aims to transform the station into a modern transportation hub, providing world-class facilities and amenities to passengers.
Key features of the redevelopment Plan
New Station Building: A state-of-the-art building with modern architecture Elevated Road: An elevated road to improve connectivity and reduce congestion Air Plaza: A spacious 108-meter-wide air plaza spanning over platforms, providing a comfortable environment for travelers Multilevel Car Parking: Ample parking space for vehicles Lifts and Escalators: Easy access to all platforms and floors Access Control System Enhanced security measures Firefighting System: Advanced fire safety features Second Entry: Additional entry point for passengers Modern Amenities: World-class amenities, including Wi-Fi, food courts, and retail outlets
Nearby railway stations
Bhisa Halt railway station Dumra railway station Tapaswinarayan Nagar Halt railway station Parsauni railway station Janakpur Road railway station
Trains
Kolkata–Sitamarhi Express Mithilanchal Express Raxaul–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Karmabhoomi Express Howrah–Raxaul Express Lichchavi Express Sadbhavna Express (via Sitamarhi) New Jalpaiguri–Sitamarhi Weekly Express Sadbhavna Express (via Faizabad) Kamakhya–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express Sealdah–Muzaffarpur Express Patliputra–Raxaul DEMU AMRIT BHARAT EXPRESS AMRIT BHARAT EXPRESS (DARBHANGA VIA ANAND VIHAR TERMINAL)
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