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RGD/Rajgir (3 PFs)
Local Name: Rajgriha
राजगीर
راجگیر

Track: Single Electric-Line

Updated: Apr 09 2023 (11:48) by KhagariaJn^~
Rajgir Railway Station (RGD) is located on the National Highway 120 in Rajgir, Nalanda District, Bihar. The station boasts 3 platforms and is known for its proximity to ancient Buddhist pilgrimage sites and scenic hills. Visitors can find basic amenities such as ticket counters, waiting rooms, and restrooms.

Tourism

**Gridhrakuta (Vulture's Peak):** A historic hilltop site associated with the life of Buddha.
**Son Bhandar Caves:** Ancient rock-cut caves believed to contain treasures.
**Rajgir Fort:** A historical fort with stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
**Saptaparni Cave:** A sacred cave where Buddha is said to have delivered his first sermon.
**Vishnupad Temple:** A prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Food

**The Garden Restaurant:** Known for its delicious North Indian vegetarian dishes.
**Sagar Restaurant:** Offers a variety of vegetarian options, including thalis and snacks.
**Shree Krishna Restaurant:** A popular spot for pure vegetarian meals.
**Rajgir Veg Restaurant:** Provides traditional Indian vegetarian cuisine.
**The Food Court:** Offers a diverse range of vegetarian street food options.

Station Address

National Highway - 120, Rajgir, Dist - Nalanda, Phone - 06112-255227,Pin - 803116
State: Bihar
Elevation: 71 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-4
Zone: ECR/East Central   Division: Danapur
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Jun 17 (20:16) Rajgir Power Substation Cools Transformers Amidst Extreme Heat (www.bhaskar.com)
IR Affairs
ECR/East Central
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News Entry# 556575   
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Station Tag: Rajgir/RGD added by Exynos9611~/2099623
Stations:  Rajgir/RGD  
read full article... पावर सब स्टेशन के ट्रांसफार्मर को किया जा रहा ठंडा

Due to extreme heat in Rajgir, the transformers at the power substation are being cooled down using fountains of cold water. The SDO, Mo. Intzar Ahmad, reported that the transformer temperature is rising above 7 degrees Celsius due to the heat, causing them to cut off and potentially leading to power...
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outages. To prevent this, the transformers are continuously being cooled down with water to maintain a temperature below 7 degrees. The substation has five 10 megawatt transformers, each constantly being cooled with water through connected pipes. Additionally, the department is replacing old power lines in the city, with new lines already installed in Sabalpur village and ongoing replacements in Nai Pokhar village.

Rajgir mein bahut garmi ho rahi hai, is wajah se power substation ke transformers ko thanda pani ke fountain se cool kiya ja raha hai. SDO, Mo. Intzar Ahmad ne bataya ki garmi ki wajah se transformers ka temperature 7 degree se upar ja raha hai. Isse transformers band ho jaate...
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hain aur bijli katne ka khatra badh jata hai. Transformers trip na karein iske liye thanda pani se cooling ki ja rahi hai aur temperature 7 degree se niche rakha ja raha hai. Substation mein 10 megawatt ke 5 transformers hain, har transformer par pipe se continuously pani dala ja raha hai. SDO ne bataya ki city mein purane bijli ke wires ko badla ja raha hai. Sabalpur village mein naya wire laga diya gaya hai aur Nai Pokhar village mein wire badalne ka kaam chal raha hai.
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Currently I came from Patna (Bihar) to Kota (Rajasthan)
Just wanna say UP and Bihar is getting more hotter than Rajasthan 🔥
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Jun 02 (20:07) East Central Railway Installs 127 Automatic Ticket Vending Machines at 43 Stations (www.bhaskar.com)
New Facilities/Technology
ECR/East Central
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News Entry# 554530   
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Jun 02 2024 (20:07)
Station Tag: Rajgir/RGD added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Jun 02 2024 (20:07)
Station Tag: Nalanda/NLD added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Jun 02 2024 (20:07)
Station Tag: Bihar Sharif Junction/BEHS added by Exynos9611~/2099623
read full article... पूमरे के 43 स्टेशनों पर लगाये गए 127 ATVM:जल्द ही लगाए जाएंगे 40 और मशीन, बिहार शरीफ में यात्रियों को आसानी से उपलब्ध होगा टिकट

Indian Railways has installed 127 Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs) across 43 major stations in the East Central Railway zone to make ticket purchasing easier for passengers. These ATVMs, available at prominent stations, enable passengers to buy unreserved tickets without waiting in lines at ticket counters. Some ATVMs are even...
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located at station entrances for quicker access. These machines offer bilingual service in Hindi and English, operate 24/7, and accept UPI payments. Facilitators are also present at stations to assist passengers. A list of stations with the number of ATVMs installed is provided below.

Indian Railways ne East Central Railway zone ke 43 bade stations pe 127 Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs) lagaaye hain, taaki passengers ko ticket kharidna aasaan ho jaaye. Ye ATVMs, bade stations pe available hain, passengers ko unreserved tickets ticket counters pe line mein lage bina kharidne ki suvidha dete hain....
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Kuchh ATVMs station ke entrance pe bhi hain, jisse passengers ko ticket kharidne aur train pakadne mein kam time lagega. Ye machines Hindi aur English dono bhashao mein service dete hain, 24/7 chalte hain, aur UPI payment bhi accept karte hain. Stations pe passengers ki help ke liye facilitators bhi hain. Stations ki list jahan pe kitne ATVMs lage hain, niche di gai hai.
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May 24 (21:07) East Central Railway Introduces Quick Watering System to Expedite Train Water Filling (www.livehindustan.com)
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News Entry# 553560   
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May 24 2024 (21:07)
Station Tag: Nalanda/NLD added by Exynos9611~/2099623

May 24 2024 (21:07)
Station Tag: Bihar Sharif Junction/BEHS added by Exynos9611~/2099623

May 24 2024 (21:07)
Station Tag: Rajgir/RGD added by Exynos9611~/2099623
read full article... अब ट्रेन के कोचों में तुरंत भरा जाएगा पानी

The East Central Railway is introducing a new Quick Watering System to expedite the filling of water in train coaches, reducing delays and minimizing water waste. This automated system, capable of filling 24 coaches in 8 minutes, has been approved for installation at Rajgir and Islampore stations in the Danapur division....
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The system, already operational in 12 stations, is being implemented in 12 more, including Baksar, Ara, Danapur, Patna, Bakhtiyarpur, and Kiul. The system's remote control functionality allows for mobile app operation, ensuring efficient water filling and minimizing train delays.

East Central Railway, environment ko protect karne ke liye, train coaches mein jal bharne ke liye ek naya Quick Watering System la raha hai. Yeh system 8 minutes mein 24 coaches mein pani bhar sakta hai, is se train late hone ki problem kam hogi aur pani bhi kam...
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barbad hoga. Rajgir aur Islampore station pe yeh system lagane ki approval mil chuki hai. Yeh system abhi 12 stations pe chal raha hai aur 12 aur stations pe bhi laya ja raha hai, jisme Baksar, Ara, Danapur, Patna, Bakhtiyarpur, aur Kiul bhi shamil hain. Mobile app se control kar sakte hain, is se efficient water filling hota hai aur train delay bhi kam hota hai.
Apr 02 (16:30) Indian Railways Announces Special Holi Trains for Passenger Convenience (nalandadarpan.com)
New/Special Trains
ECR/East Central
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News Entry# 546923   
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Apr 02 2024 (16:30)
Station Tag: Bihar Sharif Junction/BEHS added by hrid22~/2099623

Apr 02 2024 (16:30)
Station Tag: Rajgir/RGD added by hrid22~/2099623

Apr 02 2024 (16:30)
Station Tag: Nalanda/NLD added by hrid22~/2099623
read full article... राजगीर से आनंद विहार के लिए चलेंगी होली स्पेशल ट्रेनें

The Indian Railways is running special Holi trains for passenger convenience after the Holi festival. Train No. 03239, Rajgir-Anand Vihar Holi Special, will depart Rajgir at 11:00 AM on March 31, 2024, and reach Anand Vihar at 5:30 AM the next day. It will stop at Patna, Danapur, Ara, Buxar, Pandit...
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Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, and other stations. This train will have 20 sleeper class coaches. Train No. 04073, Gaya-Anand Vihar Unreserved Superfast Holi Special, will depart Gaya at 2:15 PM on March 31, 2024, and reach Anand Vihar at 5:00 AM the next day. It will stop at Dehri-on-Sone, Sasaram, Bhabua Road, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, and other stations. Train No. 04077, Darbhanga-New Delhi Unreserved Holi Special, will depart Darbhanga at 3:00 PM on March 31, 2024, and reach New Delhi at 12:35 PM the next day. It will stop at Sitamarhi, Raxaul, Narkatiaganj, and other stations. Train No. 03484, Bhagalpur-New Delhi Holi Special, will depart Bhagalpur at 11:00 AM on March 30, 2024, and reach New Delhi at 7:10 AM the next day. It will stop at Patna Junction at 4:15 PM. Train No. 03240, Anand Vihar-Rajgir Holi Special, will depart Anand Vihar at 8:00 AM on April 1, 2024, and reach Rajgir at 3:00 AM the next day.

Holi ke baad yaatriyon ki suvidha ke liye railway aatirik Holi special trains chalane wala hai. Train No. 03239, Rajgir-Anand Vihar Holi Special, 31 March 2024 ko Rajgir se 11:00 AM par chalega aur aagle din 5:30 AM par Anand Vihar pahuchega. Yeh train Patna, Danapur, Ara, Buxar, Pandit...
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Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, aur aur bhi station pe rukega. Is train me 20 sleeper class ke coach honge. Train No. 04073, Gaya-Anand Vihar Unreserved Superfast Holi Special, 31 March 2024 ko Gaya se 2:15 PM par chalega aur aagle din 5:00 AM par Anand Vihar pahuchega. Yeh train Dehri-on-Sone, Sasaram, Bhabua Road, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, aur aur bhi station pe rukega. Train No. 04077, Darbhanga-New Delhi Unreserved Holi Special, 31 March 2024 ko Darbhanga se 3:00 PM par chalega aur aagle din 12:35 PM par New Delhi pahuchega. Yeh train Sitamarhi, Raxaul, Narkatiaganj, aur aur bhi station pe rukega. Train No. 03484, Bhagalpur-New Delhi Holi Special, 30 March 2024 ko Bhagalpur se 11:00 AM par chalega aur aagle din 7:10 AM par New Delhi pahuchega. Yeh train 4:15 PM par Patna Junction pe rukega. Train No. 03240, Anand Vihar-Rajgir Holi Special, 1 April 2024 ko Anand Vihar se 8:00 AM par chalega aur aagle din 3:00 AM par Rajgir pahuchega.
Mar 11 (11:01) Special Trains Announced for Holi Travel in Bihar (www.prabhatkhabar.com)
New/Special Trains
ECR/East Central
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News Entry# 544636   
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Mar 11 2024 (11:01)
Station Tag: Garhara/GHX added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Mar 11 2024 (11:01)
Station Tag: Sadisopur/SDE added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Mar 11 2024 (11:01)
Station Tag: Mumbai LTT/LTT added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Mar 11 2024 (11:01)
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Mar 11 2024 (11:01)
Station Tag: Kanpur Central/CNB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Mar 11 2024 (11:01)
Station Tag: Gorakhpur Junction/GKP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Mar 11 2024 (11:01)
Station Tag: Pt. DD Upadhyaya Junction (Mughalsarai)/DDU added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Mar 11 2024 (11:01)
Station Tag: Rajgir/RGD added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Mar 11 2024 (11:01)
Station Tag: Patna Junction/PNBE added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
read full article... Train News: होली पर चलेगी बिहार की ये स्पेशल ट्रेनें, जानिए किन ट्रेनों का अब शेड्यूल बदल जाएगा..

Indian Railways has decided to run special trains in Bihar during Holi to manage the influx of travelers. These trains will operate between March 16th and April 1st, with most running from Patna Junction and Rajgir to Din Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Gorakhpur Junction, Kanpur, and Delhi. Some trains will also run...
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to Mumbai and Surat. The schedule of several trains will change from April 1st, including the Hatia-Purnea Express, Ranchi-Patna Janshatabdi Express, Ahmedabad-Kolkata Express, Howrah-Yog Nagari Rishikesh Doon Express, Howrah-Mumbai Express, and Santragachi-Ajmer Express.

Holi pe Bihar aane jaane waale logo ki bheed ko dekhte hue, railway ne kai special trains chalane ka faisla liya hai. Ye trains 16 March se 1 April ke beech chalengi. Zyadaatar trains Patna Junction aur Rajgir se Din Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Gorakhpur Junction, Kanpur aur Delhi tak jaengi. Kuchh...
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trains Mumbai aur Surat ke liye bhi chalengi. 1 April se kai trains ke schedule mein badlaav hoga, jaise ki Hatia-Purnea Express, Ranchi-Patna Janshatabdi Express, Ahmedabad-Kolkata Express, Howrah-Yog Nagari Rishikesh Doon Express, Howrah-Mumbai Express, aur Santragachi-Ajmer Express.
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