Chhapra Junction railway station
Chhapra Junction | |||||
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 Indian Railways station | |||||
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| General information | |||||
| Location | Chhapra, Bihar India | ||||
| Coordinates | 25°47′19″N 84°43′24″E / 25.78861°N 84.72333°E | ||||
| Elevation | 58 metres (190 ft) | ||||
| Owned by | North Eastern Railway zone | ||||
| Operated by | Indian Railways | ||||
| Line(s) | Varanasi–Chhapra line Barauni–Gorakhpur line Hajipur–Chhapra Section Chhapra—Pahleza Ghat—Patna line | ||||
| Platforms | 8 | ||||
| Tracks | 30 | ||||
| Connections | City bus, auto rickshaw, taxi | ||||
| Construction | |||||
| Structure type | Standard (on ground station) | ||||
| Parking |  Available | ||||
| Bicycle facilities |  Available | ||||
| Architectural style | Modern (after Redevelopment) | ||||
| Other information | |||||
| Status | Functioning | ||||
| Station code | CPR | ||||
| Zone(s) | North Eastern Railway zone | ||||
| Division(s) | Varanasi | ||||
| History | |||||
| Opened | |||||
| Electrified | 2012 | ||||
| Previous names | East Indian Railway | ||||
| Passengers | |||||
 13,000 Per Day | |||||
| Rank | Top 91 booking stations under | ||||
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Chhapra Junction railway station (station code:CPR) is a Non-Suburban Grade-2 (NSG-2) railway station under the Varanasi railway division of the North Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways. It is located in Chhapra city of Saran district, in the Indian state of Bihar.
Chhapra Junction serves as a significant railway hub in North Bihar, providing extensive rail connectivity across India. The station hosts both daily and weekly train services to major cities such as New Delhi, Patna, Kolkata, Varanasi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Amritsar, Pune, Chennai, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Howrah.
Administration
This station falls under Varanasi railway division of North Eastern Railway zone and was electrified in 2012.
Redevelopment
Chhapra Junction was initially proposed to be redeveloped at an estimated cost of ₹438.42 crore under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Although a tender was issued for the project, it was later cancelled without any specific reason being stated. Subsequently, Chhapra Junction was removed from the list of stations included under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
On 20 June 2025, the Chairman of the Railway Board, Satish Kumar, inspected Chhapra Junction and announced a revised plan for its renovation and modernization. He stated that the Railway Board would approve funding of up to ₹40 crore for the station's redevelopment, including the construction of a new station building and the enhancement of various passenger amenities.
As part of the proposed plan, a new multi-storey building equipped with modern facilities—such as a hotel, restaurant, waiting halls, and other passenger-centric services—will be constructed on Platform No. 1. Additionally, the diesel lobby currently located on Platform No. 1 will be relocated to allow for more effective utilization of space. [1]
Trains
Chhapra Junction is one of the most important and busiest railway stations in Bihar, with 140-150 trains halting daily, in addition to 13 trains originating and 13 trains currently terminating here;
| Frequency | Train Name | Train Number |
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| 🟢 Daily | Chhapra–Lucknow Junction Express | 15053 / 15054 |
| Chhapra–Varanasi City Intercity Express | 15111 / 15112 | |
| Chhapra–Farrukhabad Express | 15083 / 15084 | |
| Sarnath Express | 15159 / 15160 | |
| 🟡 5–6 Days a Week | Chhapra–Nautanwa Intercity Express | — 15105 /15106 |
| Tapti Ganga Express | 19045 / 19046 | |
| 🔵 Tri/Bi-Weekly | Chhapra–Mathura Superfast Express (Tri-Weekly) | 15109 / 15110 |
| Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Chhapra Express (Tri-Weekly) | 11059 / 11060 | |
| Ganga Kaveri Express (Bi-Weekly) | 12669 / 12670 | |
| 🟣 Weekly / Specials | Chhapra–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Antyodaya Express(Weekly) | 15267 / 15268 |
| Gomti Nagar–Chhapra Express | 15113 / 15114 | |
| Chhapra–Amritsar Special Fare Special | 05049 / 05050 | |
| Chhapra–Anand Vihar Terminal Special Fare Special | 05305 / 05306 |
Revenue
Chhapra Junction is among the top 100 booking stations of Indian Railways. According to the Ministry of Railways (India) report, the station achieved impressive revenue figures in the financial year 2023-2024:
- Revenue earned: ₹159 crore
- Rank: 91st out of 100 stations in terms of revenue generation
- Total passenger footfall: 43,80,546[2]
Railway Lines
| Railway line | Route | Remarks |
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| Chhapra – Siwan – Gorakhpur line | Chhapra → Siwan → Gorakhpur | Key north–west route connecting Bihar with Uttar Pradesh |
| Chhapra – Dighwara line | Chhapra → Dighwara | Short-distance/regional link — many local and long-distance trains run this section |
| Chhapra – Sonepur – Patliputra line | Chhapra → Sonepur → Patliputra (via Digha–Sonepur rail–road bridge) | Direct rail link to Patna; eases connectivity to Patliputra/Patna |
| Chhapra – Ballia – Varanasi (Varanasi–Chhapra) line | Chhapra → Ballia → Varanasi | Important east–west corridor towards eastern Uttar Pradesh and Varanasi |
| Chhapra – Thawe – Gopalganj line | Chhapra → Thawe → Gopalganj | Regional route serving Saran and surrounding districts |
| Chhapra – Muzaffarpur line (proposed) | Chhapra → (via Rewaghat) → Muzaffarpur | Proposed/planned connection to improve eastbound connectivity within North Bihar |
See Also
References
- ^ | Visit of Railway Board Chairman
- ^ H K Vermal (12 January 2015). "North Eastern Railway to provide more facilities at Chhapra Junction". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
External links
- Chhapra Junction railway station at the India Rail Info