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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: 127
Number of Originating Trains: 18
Number of Terminating Trains: 18
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Rating: 4.2/5 (270 votes)
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lodging - excellent (31)
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safety - good (35)

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Sep 21 (15:29)   22304/Gaya - Howrah Vande Bharat Express | DHN/Dhanbad Junction (9 PFs)
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Vande Bharat Today's Occupancy ~77%
For 59 VBs that are running today the occupancy is as below (check attached image for more details)
VBs - Occupancy
17 100%
20
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75-100%
9 50-75%
9 25-50%
4 0-25%

Further coach composition of the VBs is:
38VB - 08 Coach
18VB - 16 Coach
03VB - 20 Coach
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Sep 21 (16:06)   ARA/Ara Junction (4 PFs)
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Top 10 stations of ECR in first 8 months of 2024 !!
1.Patna 2.Danapur 3.Muzaffarpur 4.DDU 5.Gaya 6.Dhanbad 7.Darbhanga 8.Samastipur 9.Rajendranagar 10.Ara

Ara with earnings of 76 crores in 8 months enters into top 10 ECR stations !!
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Jul 27 (19:22)   12831/Dhanbad - Bhubaneswar Garib Rath Express | DHN/Dhanbad Junction (9 PFs)
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List of trains owned by EcoR that have been identified by railway board for replacement of ICF into LHB stock during 2024-2025.

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Yesterday (13:20)   22304/Gaya - Howrah Vande Bharat Express | GAYA/Gaya Junction (10 PFs)
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Train : Gaya Howrah Vande Bharat Express
Journey : Gaya Jn to Dhanbad Jn
Date : 22 Sep 2024
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Unfortunately, due to some work I won't be able to board. Only my parents will be boarding.

Will try to share pics (inside of coach ) here in this blog.

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Sep 20 (19:58)   08601/Ranchi - Bhagalpur Special Fare Exam Special | RNC/Ranchi Junction (6 PFs)
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Examination Special Trains between Ranchi - Bhagalpur/Patna
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