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Simri Bakhtiyarpur Railway Station

Coordinates: 25°43′12″N 86°35′50″E / 25.7200°N 86.5973°E / 25.7200; 86.5973
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Simri Bakhtiyarpur Railway Station

सिमरी बख्तियारपुर रेलवे स्टेशन
Indian Railways station
General information
LocationNawab Market, Station Road, Simri-Bakhtiarpur, Saharsa district, Bihar, 852127
India
Coordinates25°43′12″N 86°35′50″E / 25.7200°N 86.5973°E / 25.7200; 86.5973
Elevation39 metres (128 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byEast Central
Line(s)Barauni–Katihar–Saharsa section
Platforms2
Tracks3
ConnectionsRegular station for passenger and MEMU trains
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on-ground station)
ParkingYes
Bicycle facilitiesNo
AccessibleLimited
Other information
StatusOperational
Station codeSBV
Zone(s) East Central Railway Zone
Division(s) Samastipur
History
ElectrifiedYes
Passengers
High (daily average footfall)
Services
Location
Simri Bakhtiyarpur Railway Station is located in Bihar
Simri Bakhtiyarpur Railway Station
Simri Bakhtiyarpur Railway Station
Location in Bihar
Simri Bakhtiyarpur Railway Station is located in India
Simri Bakhtiyarpur Railway Station
Simri Bakhtiyarpur Railway Station
Location in India

Simri Bakhtiyarpur Railway Station is a key railway station located in the town of Simri Bakhtiyarpur, in the Saharsa district of the Indian state of Bihar. The station is a part of the East Central Railway Zone, under the Samastipur Division of Indian Railways. Identified by its station code SBV, it serves as a crucial stop on the Barauni–Katihar–Saharsa section, connecting the region with major cities and towns across Bihar and neighboring states.[1]

Situated at an elevation of 39 meters (128 ft) above sea level, Simri Bakhtiyarpur Railway Station features two platforms and handles multiple passenger and MEMU trains daily. It is well-connected with nearby towns such as Saharsa, Madhepura, and Katihar, and serves as an essential hub for commuters, especially in northern Bihar.[2]

The station is equipped with basic passenger amenities, including waiting areas, ticket counters, parking facilities, and food stalls. Additionally, the station is fully electrified and supports the operation of various local and regional trains.[3]

Simri Bakhtiyarpur Railway Station is undergoing redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, aimed at modernizing infrastructure and enhancing passenger amenities.[4][5]

Facilities

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Simri Bakhtiyarpur Railway Station (SBV) offers key facilities for passengers, including ticket counters, waiting rooms, food stalls, clean restrooms, parking facilities, wheelchair accessibility, sheltered platforms, a digital passenger information system, and a public address system for announcements. These amenities ensure a comfortable and accessible experience for all travelers.

Major trains

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Image

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Nawab market Simri Bakhtiyarpur
View after exit from station
Simri Bakhtiyarpur station
Reconstruction of station under "Amrit Bharat Station Scheme in Dec 2024


Reference

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  1. ^ "Simri Bakhtiyarpur Railway Station". Indian Railways. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  2. ^ "S Bakhtiyarpur Railway Station (SBV) : Station Code, Time Table, Map, Enquiry". www.ndtv.com. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  3. ^ "Simri Bakhtiarpur to Bakhtiyarpur Trains | Book from 4 Trains, Fare, Time Table". www.ixigo.com. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  4. ^ "Amrit Bharat Station scheme: Here is the list of stations, facilities to be developed under Rs 25,000 crore modernisation project". The Economic Times. 2024-02-26. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  5. ^ "अमृत भारत स्टेशन योजना की सूची में शामिल हुआ सहरसा और सिमरी बख्तियारपुर, जल्द दिखेगा एयरपोर्ट जैसा नजारा". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 2023-02-06. Retrieved 2024-12-05.