Thawe Junction railway station
Thawe Junction | |||||||||
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| General information | |||||||||
| Location | Gopalganj, Bihar India | ||||||||
| Coordinates | 26°26′20″N 84°23′42″E / 26.4389°N 84.3949°E | ||||||||
| Elevation | 57 metres (187 ft) | ||||||||
| System |  Indian Railways station | ||||||||
| Owned by | North Eastern Railway zone | ||||||||
| Operated by | Indian Railways | ||||||||
| Platforms | 3 | ||||||||
| Tracks | 5 | ||||||||
| Connections | City bus, auto rickshaw, taxi, cab service | ||||||||
| Construction | |||||||||
| Structure type | Standard (on ground station) | ||||||||
| Parking |  Available | ||||||||
| Bicycle facilities |  Not Available | ||||||||
| Architectural style | Modern (after Redevelopment) | ||||||||
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| Status | Functioning | ||||||||
| Station code | THE | ||||||||
| Zone(s) | North Eastern Railway zone | ||||||||
| Division(s) | Varanasi railway division | ||||||||
| History | |||||||||
| Opened | 1910 | ||||||||
| Rebuilt | 2025 under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme | ||||||||
| Electrified | 2006, 25 kV AC | ||||||||
| Previous names | East Indian Railway | ||||||||
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Thawe (sometimes pronounced Thawen) is a medium-sized village in the Gopalganj district of the Indian state of Bihar. Located about 6 kilometers southwest of the district headquarters Gopalganj, Thawe is a popular pilgrimage site for Hindu devotees due to the presence of the notable Devi temple, Thawe Mandir. The village is also served by Thawe Junction railway station, a key railway station under the North Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways. The station connects several important regional lines and facilitates travel to major cities such as Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Patna, and Tatanagar. [1]
Redevelopment
[edit]Thawe Junction railway station has been redeveloped under the Government of India’s Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), which aims to modernize major railway stations across the country by enhancing infrastructure, aesthetics, and passenger amenities.
The redevelopment project was completed at an estimated cost of ₹11.75 crore. The inauguration of the station’s upgraded facilities took place in 2023 and was part of a nationwide event in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated 103 redeveloped railway stations across 18 states.[2]
Key features of the redevelopment
[edit]| Feature | Description |
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| Station building | Construction of a modern 400 square metre station building |
| Circulating area | Expanded to 1,030 square metres to improve passenger movement |
| Platforms | Platforms 1, 2, and 3 were expanded and upgraded |
| Passenger shelters | 28-bay sheds installed; additional large shed for weather protection |
| Platform surfacing | Kota stone paving on Platform 1 |
| Waiting room | Renovated with new furniture and local artwork |
| Amenities | Addition of water coolers, ceiling fans, food stalls, and international-standard signage |
| Assistance counter | Establishment of a "Sahayog" (help) counter |
| Parking facilities | Dedicated parking for two-wheelers and four-wheelers |
| Approach road | Upgraded with a formal entrance gate and pedestrian pathways |
Major trains
[edit]The following trains halt at Thawe Junction railway station. The list excludes special trains (number starting with '0'):
| Train No. | Train Name | From – To | Days of Operation | Departure Time |
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| 19410 | Gorakhpur–Ahmedabad Express | Thawe Jn – Sabarmati BG | Mon, Sat | 01:00 |
| 75104 | THE–CPR DMU | Thawe Jn – Chhapra | Daily | 04:15 |
| 55113 | SV–THE Passenger | Siwan Jn – Thawe Jn | Daily | Arrives 05:20 |
| 15113 | GTNR–CPR Express | Gomti Nagar – Chhapra | Daily | 06:05 |
| 19046 | Tapti Ganga Express | Thawe Jn – Surat | Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | 05:40 |
| 55115 | THE–CPJ Passenger | Thawe Jn – Kaptanganj Jn | Daily | 05:40 |
| 15080 | GKP–PPTA Express | Gorakhpur – Patliputra | Daily | 06:50 |
| 75103 | CPR–THE DMU | Chhapra – Thawe Jn | Daily | Arrives 08:25 |
| 75105 | THE–JEA DMU | Thawe Jn – Nakaha Jungle | Daily | 08:55 |
| 55036 | GKC–SV Passenger | Gorakhpur Cant – Siwan Jn | Daily | 09:20 |
| 55110 | CI–THE Passenger | Chhapra Kacheri – Thawe Jn | Daily | Arrives 09:25 |
| 55105 | CI–THE Passenger | Chhapra Kacheri – Thawe Jn | Daily | Arrives 10:00 |
| 18182 | THE–TATA Express | Thawe Jn – Tatanagar | Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | 10:10 |
| 55107 | THE–CPJ Passenger | Thawe Jn – Kaptanganj Jn | Daily | 10:30 |
| 55112 | THE–MHC Passenger | Thawe Jn – Masrakh | Daily | 10:30 |
| 55116 | CPJ–THE Passenger | Kaptanganj Jn – Thawe Jn | Daily | Arrives 11:25 |
| 55109 | THE–CI Passenger | Thawe Jn – Chhapra Kacheri | Daily | 11:50 |
| 55037 | SV–THE Passenger | Siwan Jn – Thawe Jn | Daily | Arrives 13:25 |
| 55038 | THE–SV Passenger | Thawe Jn – Siwan Jn | Daily | 14:05 |
| 55104 | CI–THE Passenger | Chhapra Kacheri – Thawe Jn | Daily | Arrives 16:05 |
| 55108 | CPJ–THE Passenger | Kaptanganj Jn – Thawe Jn | Daily | Arrives 16:15 |
| 55106 | THE–CI Passenger | Thawe Jn – Chhapra Kacheri | Daily | 16:35 |
| 55103 | THE–CI Passenger | Thawe Jn – Chhapra Kacheri | Daily | 17:00 |
| 18181 | TATA–THE Express | Tatanagar – Thawe Jn | Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Arrives 17:15 |
| 03215 | PNBE–THE Express | Patna Jn – Thawe Jn | Daily | Arrives 17:40 |
| 55111 | MHC–THE Passenger | Masrakh – Thawe Jn | Daily | Arrives 17:45 |
| 55035 | SV–GKC Passenger | Siwan Jn – Gorakhpur Cant | Daily | 18:20 |
| 03216 | THE–PNBE Special | Thawe Jn – Patna Jn | Daily | 18:25 |
| 55114 | THE–SV Passenger | Thawe Jn – Siwan Jn | Daily | 19:30 |
| 15079 | PPTA–GKP Express | Patliputra – Gorakhpur | Daily | 20:20 |
| 19409 | SBIB–Thawe Express | Sabarmati BG – Thawe Jn | Fri, Sun | Arrives 20:30 |
| 19045 | Tapti Ganga Express | Surat – Thawe Jn | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Arrives 20:55 |
| 15114 | CPR–GTNR Express | Chhapra – Gomti Nagar | Daily | 21:45 |
| 75106 | GKP–THE DMU | Gorakhpur – Thawe Jn | Daily | Arrives 23:45 |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ “Gopalganj Gets Direct Delhi Link as First Amrit Bharat Express Departs From Thawe Junction”, *Patna Press*, 29 September 2025. Retrieved [date you accessed it].
- ^ “Bihar’s Thawe Junction Station Gets A Modern Makeover Under Amrit Station Yojana”, *Patna Press*, 20 May 2025. Retrieved [access date you viewed it].
- ^ “PM to inaugurate two railway stations on May 22”, *The Times of India*, 19 May 2025. Retrieved [access date].
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