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GRD/Giridih (1 PFs)
गिरिडीह
গিরিডীহ /گریڈیہ

Track: Single Electric-Line

Updated: Nov 09 2023 (16:27) by aniket~
Giridih Railway Station (GRD) is located in the heart of Giridih town in Jharkhand, India. It has one platform and is well-connected to other major cities in the region. Visitors can find basic amenities like refreshment stalls and a waiting room at the station. Giridih is famous for its coal mines and is a popular destination for religious tourists seeking blessings at the nearby Deoghar temple.

Tourism

Baba Baidyanath Dham: A famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Deoghar, a few hours from Giridih.
Maa Tara Tarini Temple: A revered Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Tara Tarini, located in the nearby town of Joda.
Deoghar Temple: One of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Deoghar.
Giridih Masjid: A prominent mosque located in the heart of Giridih town.
St. Joseph's Church: A historic church located in Giridih, known for its beautiful architecture.

Food

Annapurna Restaurant: Famous for its North Indian vegetarian dishes.
Sagar Restaurant: Offers a wide variety of vegetarian snacks and meals.
Bhojanalaya: Known for its delicious vegetarian thalis.
Shree Krishna Restaurant: Serves authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine.
The Dhaba: A popular spot for quick and tasty vegetarian snacks.

Station Address

Station Rd, Giridih , Pin - 815301
State: Jharkhand
Elevation: 299 m above sea level
Type: Terminus   Category: NSG-5
Zone: ER/Eastern   Division: Asansol
GRD/Giridih is in Recent News
Number of Platforms: 1
Number of Halting Trains: 0
Number of Originating Trains: 5
Number of Terminating Trains: 5
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MMD/Maheshmunda Junction 11 km     NGRH/New Giridih 18 km     KBSH/Krishna Ballabh Sahay Halt 21 km     JGD/Jagadishpur 25 km     SLIA/Salaia 26 km     SAPT/Sugapahari 30 km     SGPA/Sugapahari 32 km     KWAR/Kawar 36 km     MDP/Madhupur Junction 38 km    
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Madhupur bypass line ko ₹50cr mila iss saal. MDP bypass is much needed for GRD, KQR bound trains from JSME. JSME bypass neglected again.
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Old Map of East India Railway.
Spelling differences:
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Gajraula - Gajroula
Yamuna Bridge (Agra) - Jumna Bridge (Agra)
Farrukhabad - Farukhabad
Roza - Rosa
Kanpur Central - Cawnpore
Ayodhya - Ajodhya
Faizabad - Fyzabad
Kanpur Anwarganj - Cawnpore Anwarganj
Unnao - Unao
Pratapgarh - Partabgarh
Prayagraj - Allahabad
Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya - Moghal Sarai
Son Nagar - Sone East Bank
Varanasi - Benares Cant
Fatuha - Futwah
Bakhtiyarpur - Bukhtiarpur
Munger - Monghyr
Mokama - Mokameh
Sultanganj - Sultangunge
Ara - Arrah
Bardhamann - Burdwan
Andal - Ondal
Kumardubi - Kumhardubhi
Pathardih - Pathardihi
Pradhankhunta - Pradhankhanta
Ikra - Ikrah
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Maximum permissable speed of routes of Eastern Railway #mps /ER

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•Twin Single line section are i) Andal-Pandabeswar & ii) Andal-Topsi
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•One Train Only (OTO) system section are i) Belur Store Yard-Belur Math, ii) Arambagh-Goghat, iii) Gokulnagar Joypur-Maynapur, iv) Kalyani-Kalyani Simanta v) Jasidih-Baidyanathdham

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∆1. ASANSOL division
•Pandabeswar-Sainthia section (Km.20.34-70.56 Ex.Andal) from 90 Kmph to 100 Kmph (as per Sr.DOM memo/Oct 2020)
•Deoghar-Banka section raised to 90Kmph
•OMS Trial done at 150Kmph over CRJ (excl.) - JAJ (excl.) section, at 120Kmph over Deoghar-Banka section.

∆2. SEALDAH division
•Over Shantipur-Krishnanagar Single line, train services should run only during day time at 30KMPH strictly due to unmanned L/C (CHC/SDAH)
•Baruipur-Diamond Harbour to 100KMPH
(as per Sr.DOM circular dt.27.04.2022)
•Sealdah-Naihati (Up/Dn Suburban) & Naihati-Krishnanagar from 95KMPH to 100KMPH , Krishnanagar-Lalgola to 110KMPH (excluding Sealdah-Naihati Up/Dn Mainline, which is still at 90KMPH)
•Baruipur - Namkhana, Majerhat - Budge Budge to 100KMPH (as per WTT Oct 2022)
•Dumdum-Bongaon & Barasat-Hasnabad from 90KMPH to 100KMPH (as per T/409)
•OMS Trial run completed at 130Kmph over NH-LGL section, at 120Kmph over SDAH-KNJ section & at 120Kmph over BLN-BRP section.


∆3. HOWRAH division

•Sectional speed of Arambagh-Goghat is lowered to 60 Kmph as per T/409 issued in Sept '21.
•Bandel-Azimganj cabin raised to 110kmph (as per Dy. PCE dt.29.12.2022)
•Bandel-Saktigarh from 100Kmph to 110Kmph
•Azimganj Cabin-Nalhati UP LINE sectional speed raised from 60Kmph to 80Kmph/100Kmph (as per AOM/Chg dated 03.01.2022)
•Khana-Bonidanga from 105Kmph to 110Kmph
•Sikaripara-Dumka from 50Kmph to 70Kmph
•Work in progress: Howrah-Bandel-Barddhaman targetted for 130Kmph after OHE modification works, Khana-Bonidanga targetted for 130Kmph

∆4. MALDA division
•Malda Town-Kiul (excl.) & New Farakka-Azimganj cabin (excl.) raised to 110Kmph
•Bhagalpur-Mandarhill raised to 110Kmph
•Mandarhill-Dumka raised to 100Kmph

•Automatic signal sections are also attached.
i) Auto signal is extended from Ichhapur to Kalyani (Up Home) & Shyamnagar station converted from Block station to Flag station.
ii) Auto signal has been extended from Belmuri to Cheragram BH (Up starter) (as on June 2021)

• Train Management System (TMS) is started on experimental basis over HWH-BDC & SHE-AMBG section of Howrah division
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