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DHN/Dhanbad Junction (9 PFs)
धनबाद जंक्शन
دھنباد جنکشن

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Oct 08 2023 (15:54) by guest
Dhanbad Junction (DHN) is a major railway station in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India. It is a bustling hub with nine platforms, offering connectivity to various destinations across the country. Passengers can find basic amenities like food stalls, tea shops, and waiting rooms. The station is known for its historical significance and is a gateway to the coal mining region.

Tourism

Maa Tara Chandi Temple: A famous temple dedicated to Goddess Durga.
Maithon Dam: A beautiful dam offering scenic views and recreational activities.
Topchanchi Lake: A picturesque lake known for its natural beauty and boating facilities.
Panchet Hill: Offers scenic views and trekking opportunities.
Dhanbad Museum: Showcases the history and culture of the region.

Food

Haldiram's: A popular chain serving delicious Indian snacks and sweets.
Bikanerwala: Another popular chain offering a variety of vegetarian snacks and sweets.
Sagar Ratna: Known for its South Indian vegetarian cuisine.
The Dhaba: Offers a wide range of vegetarian dishes at affordable prices.
The Veg Corner: A small eatery serving delicious vegetarian snacks and meals.

Station Address

Purana Bazar, Dhanbad. District ; Dhanbad-826001 , Railway inquiry - 0326-2319801
State: Jharkhand

Elevation: 232 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-2
Zone: ECR/East Central   Division: Dhanbad


Number of Platforms: 9
Number of Halting Trains: 120
Number of Originating Trains: 18
Number of Terminating Trains: 18
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Rating: 4.2/5 (270 votes)
cleanliness - good (35)
porters/escalators - good (34)
food - good (32)
transportation - excellent (32)
lodging - excellent (31)
railfanning - excellent (35)
sightseeing - good (36)
safety - good (35)

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Koderma MP and Union Minister Annapurna Devi ji has demanded a Tri-weekly train between Dhanbad - Mumbai via Surat
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Decent booking from DHN, no vacant berths on first run. It would serve ECR good to make this train permanent. Besides giving Dhanbad another well deserved train bound for South India, it is also serving as the first Chennai bound train from GMO,PNME & KQR etc.
It is also acting as a weekly alternative to the overbooked GAYA-MS Express from GAYA onwards.
The fact that no vacant berth is left is a testament to the severe deficiency of South India bound trains in the entire Grand Chord area. South India is not just
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a preferred place for medical tourists, but also serves ample job opportunities.
Ironically however if you venture into IRCTC ticket booking application , you will find that the train is cancelled for the following four weeks.
Goes to show how serious IR is really about trains originating from Dhanbad constituency and the overall grand chord line.

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Aug 31 (22:37)   12371/Howrah - Bikaner Weekly SF Express (Via Lucknow) (PT) | DHN/Dhanbad Junction (9 PFs)
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DHN to GZB
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Sep 05 (07:06)   12175/Howrah - Gwalior Chambal Express (PT) | DHN/Dhanbad Junction (9 PFs)
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Train no. 12175 Howrah Gwalior Chambal Express waiting at its scheduled halt at Dhanbad Junction.
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