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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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Sep 28 (23:04) Man's Body Found in Bathroom of Shramjeevi Express Train at Rajgir Station
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Station Tag: Rajgir/RGD added by ELSG^~/1490219

Sep 28 2024 (23:04)
Train Tag: Shramjeevi SF Express/12392 added by ELSG^~/1490219
Stations:  Rajgir/RGD  
श्रमजीवी एक्सप्रेस के बाथरूम से युवक का शव बरामद

On Wednesday, the body of a young man was found in the bathroom of a general compartment of the Shramjeevi Express at Rajgir station. The body was discovered during a check after passengers disembarked from the train arriving from Delhi. The deceased was identified as Sunil Chauhan, 36, son of Musafir...
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Chauhan from Jangal Bilari village in Nawada district. The railway police station in-charge said the body was found in the bathroom and was identified using the Aadhaar card found in his pocket. His family was informed, and the body was handed over to them after an autopsy. Family members reported that his wife had passed away six years ago and he had a six-year-old daughter and an eight-year-old son. He was working in Delhi to support them. They said he had never mentioned coming home and were unaware of how he reached the train.

Budhvaar ko, Rajgir station par, Shramjeevi Express ke general bogi ke bathroom mein ek young man ka body mila. Delhi se aati train se passengers utarne ke baad, checking ke time body mila. Mritak ki pehchan Nawada district ke Jangal Bilari village ke Musafir Chauhan ke 36 saal ke bete Sunil...
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Chauhan ke roop mein hui. Rail thanaadhyak ne bataya ki bathroom mein body pada tha. Uske jeb mein padhe Aadhaar card se uski pehchan hui. Parivar ko soochna di gayi aur postmortem ke baad body unke havale kar diya gaya. Parivar walon ne bataya ki unki patni chhe saal pehle guzar gayi thi. Unka chhe saal ki beti aur aath saal ka beta hai. Unke bharan-poshan ke liye woh Delhi mein rahkar kaam karta tha. Woh train mein kaise pahuncha, iski jaankaari nahin hai. Usne kabhi ghar aane ki charcha bhi nahin ki thi.
Sep 19 (08:16) Rajgir Intercity Express to be Extended to Tilaiya
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Sep 19 2024 (08:18)
Station Tag: Nawada/NWD added by AbhinavKr^~/2228377

Sep 19 2024 (08:16)
Station Tag: Rajgir/RGD added by AbhinavKr^~/2228377

Sep 19 2024 (08:16)
Station Tag: Tilaiya Junction/TIA added by AbhinavKr^~/2228377
राजगीर इंटरसिटी एक्सप्रेस का तिलैया तक होगा विस्तार, शेखपुरा-बिहारशरीफ रेल लाइन जल्द होगा शुरू

Navaada MP Vivek Thakur met with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to discuss the expansion of the Shekhpura-Bihar Sharif rail line. The expansion will include extending the Rajgir Intercity Express to Tilaiya, benefiting millions of passengers. This extension will provide much-needed convenience for travelers in the region.

Navaada ke MP Vivek Thakur ne Rail Mantri Ashwini Vaishnaw se mulaqat ki aur Shekhpura-Bihar Sharif rail line ke expansion ke baare mein baat ki. Is expansion mein Rajgir Intercity Express ko Tilaiya tak extend karna bhi shamil hai, jo laakhon yaatriyon ko fayda dega. Is se region ke travelers ko...
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bahut convenience milegi.
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I have already criticised him on IRI and X.
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Alag rake dekar kare na ...koi kuchh criticize na karega.
Abhi to hamari train bhi gayi aur humein koi fayda bhi nhi uss spl se.
Bas KG line ke liye hai wo.
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Nawada ka MP hamara nhi hain. Aur hamara koi MP hai hi nhi.
Isliye itne bure halat hain.
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Sir jii ase kahe bol rhe h ki aapka MP nhi h avi hi kuchh time pahle HWH MKA ko RGD tak chala rhe h or RGD PNBE fast memu v mila h...
RGD KIUL spl ka fayda KG line wale ke liye tab hota jab ye KIUL se aage JSME ASN HWH ya fir JMP BGP KIR jati tab... ye to lag rha h RGD me space nhi h isiliye KIUL vej diya (7 hrs) parking ke liye + kuchh incom v ho jayega IR ko 🤣
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Rajgir me space nhi hai ??
Yard me kya rakhta hai tab ??
Aap hi bataiye na.
Aur hamare liye koi matlab nhi hai uss spl ka. Kahin nhi jaane layak ho wo XL long route se.
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And hamara koi MP hota to Nalanda ki rail connectivity Bihar me sabse worst nhi hoti. Biggest tourist destination hokar bhi almost zero connectivity hai. Bihar Sharif Bihar ke bade sheheron me se ek hai lekin ek bhi dedicated psg ya intercity nhi mili. Rajgir me aati hai usme khade hokar jao.

Na Gaya ke liye train hai aur kuchh...
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Sep 09 (19:57) New Express Train Connects Rajgir and Khagaria, Providing Convenience and Boosting Tourism
Entry# 6184056   
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Sep 09 2024 (19:58)
Station Tag: Nalanda/NLD added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 09 2024 (19:58)
Station Tag: Rajgir/RGD added by Exynos9611~/2099623
राजगीर से खगड़िया के लिए चलेगी नई ट्रेन:नालंदा के यात्री को होगा फायदा, पर्यटन को मिलेगा बढ़ावा

A new special express train service has commenced between Rajgir and Khagaria, operating as train numbers 03266 (down) and 03265 (up). This train will run from September 9th to December 31st as a trial. The train departs Rajgir at 6:10 AM and reaches Khagaria at 1:00 PM. In the return direction,...
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it departs Khagaria at 2:00 PM and arrives at Rajgir at 9:25 PM. The train will pass through significant cities like Nawada, Shekhpura, Jamalpur, and Munger, providing convenience for local businesses, students, and working professionals. It is expected to boost tourism, particularly during festivals. After reaching Rajgir, the train continues to Varanasi as the Buddha Purnima Express, serving long-distance travelers as well. The train service is a trial; if passenger numbers and revenue are satisfactory, the service may continue.

Rajgir se Khagaria tak ek nayi special express train service shuru ho gayi hai. Train number 03266 (down) aur 03265 (up) ke roop mein yeh train 9 September se 31 December tak trial ke roop mein chalengi. Rajgir se train subah 6:10 AM mein chalta hai aur dopahar 1:00 PM mein...
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Khagaria pahunchta hai. Return mein, yeh train Khagaria se dopahar 2:00 PM mein chalta hai aur raat 9:25 PM mein Rajgir pahunchta hai. Yeh train Nawada, Shekhpura, Jamalpur aur Munger jaise important cities se ho kar guzarta hai, local business, students aur working professionals ke liye convenience provide karta hai. Tourism ko boost karne ki ummid hai, khass kar festivals ke season mein. Rajgir pahunchne ke baad, train Varanasi tak Buddha Purnima Express ke roop mein jaata hai, long-distance travellers ko bhi benefit deta hai. Train service ek trial hai; agar passenger numbers aur revenue satisfactory raha, toh service continue kar sakta hai.
Aug 25 (19:39) New Train Service Connects Rajgir to Howrah
Entry# 6168322   
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Aug 25 2024 (19:39)
Station Tag: Nalanda/NLD added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Aug 25 2024 (19:39)
Station Tag: Bihar Sharif Junction/BEHS added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Aug 25 2024 (19:39)
Station Tag: Rajgir/RGD added by Exynos9611~/2099623
Train News: राजगीर को मिल गई एक और ट्रेन, अब कोलकाता जाना होगा आसान; पढ़ लें टाइम टेबल

A new train service has been introduced between Rajgir and Howrah, starting on August 25, 2024. This train will run as a trial until December 31, 2024, and if successful, will be made permanent. The train departs Rajgir at 1 pm and arrives in Howrah the next morning at 3:37 am....
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The return journey departs Howrah at 11:20 pm and arrives in Rajgir at 12:30 pm. The train will stop at various stations between Rajgir and Howrah, including Nalanda, Pawapuri, Bihar Sharif, and Mokama. The train has 12 coaches, including 3 sleeper, 7 general, and 2 for disabled passengers.

Rajgir se Howrah tak ek nayi train chali hai, jiska trial 25 August 2024 se shuru hua hai. Yeh train 31 December 2024 tak trial basis par chalegi. Agar passenger ka response achcha raha toh yeh permanent ho jaayegi. Train Rajgir se 1 baje nikalti hai aur Howrah...
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mein agle din subah 3:37 baje pahunchti hai. Wapas mein, yeh train Howrah se 11:20 baje nikalti hai aur Rajgir mein 12:30 baje pahunchti hai. Rajgir aur Howrah ke beech, yeh train Nalanda, Pawapuri, Bihar Sharif, aur Mokama jaise stations par rukega. Is train mein 12 bogies hain, jinmein se 3 sleeper, 7 general, aur 2 divyang bogies hain.
Aug 06 (19:41) Prime Minister to Inaugurate Redevelopment of 13 Stations in Bihar Under 'Amrit Bharat Station' Scheme
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Aug 06 2024 (19:42)
Station Tag: Nalanda/NLD added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Aug 06 2024 (19:42)
Station Tag: Rajgir/RGD added by Exynos9611~/2099623
Stations:  Nalanda/NLD   Rajgir/RGD  
राजगीर और बख्तियारपुर समेत 13 स्टेशन का होगा कायाकल्प:6 अगस्त को पीएम करेंगे शिलान्यास, अमृत भारत स्टेशन योजना के अंतर्गत होगा काम

The Indian Ministry of Railways has formulated a new policy for modernizing stations under the 'Amrit Bharat Station' scheme. This scheme envisages long-term development of stations with a focus on sustainability. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the redevelopment of 13 stations in the Danapur division of East Central Railway...
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on August 6th. These stations include Ara, Bihta, Raghunathpur, Dumraon, Dildarnagar, Jamui, Jahanabad, Rajgir, Bihar Sharif, Fatuha, Baad, Bakhtiyarpur, and Taregna. The modernization work will focus on improving passenger amenities, accessibility, and security. This includes station buildings, entrances, exits, 12-meter wide foot-over bridges, lifts, escalators, concourses, platforms, circulating areas, parking, facilities for the differently abled, lighting, seating, drinking water, sanitation, access routes, signage, train displays, announcement systems, and beautification. The project's estimated cost for each station ranges from 17.13 crores to 32.73 crores. Contracts have been awarded and construction will begin after the inauguration ceremony.

Rail Ministry ne 'Amrit Bharat Station' scheme ke neeche stations ko modernize karne ke liye ek nayi policy banai hai. Is scheme mein sustainability ke saath stations ke development ko long term perspective mein dekha gaya hai. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 6 August ko, video conferencing ke zariye, East Central Railway...
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ke Danapur division ke 13 stations ka redevelopment ka shilaanayas karenge. Yeh stations hain: Ara, Bihta, Raghunathpur, Dumraon, Dildarnagar, Jamui, Jahanabad, Rajgir, Bihar Sharif, Fatuha, Baad, Bakhtiyarpur, aur Taregna. Modernization ka kaam, passenger amenities, accessibility, aur security ko behtar banane pe focus karega. Isme station buildings, entrances, exits, 12 meter wide foot-over bridges, lifts, escalators, concourses, platforms, circulating areas, parking, disabled facilities, lighting, seating, drinking water, sanitation, access routes, signage, train displays, announcement systems, aur beautification jaise kaam include honge. Har station ke liye project ki estimated cost 17.13 crores se 32.73 crores tak hai. Contracts awarded ho chuke hain aur inauguration ceremony ke baad construction start hoga.
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