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CPJ/Kaptanganj Junction (3 PFs)
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Updated: Sep 10 (11:28)
Kaptanganj Junction (CPJ) is a railway station located in Kaptanganj, Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a crucial junction connecting major cities like Gorakhpur, Lucknow, and Varanasi. The station features 3 platforms and basic amenities like waiting rooms, stalls, and drinking water facilities. Kaptanganj is renowned for its historical significance, hosting the ancient temple of Kapil Muni and the revered Buddh Gaya site, attracting visitors from around the world.

Tourism

Kapil Muni Temple: A revered ancient temple dedicated to the sage Kapil Muni.
Buddh Gaya: An important pilgrimage site associated with the life of Lord Buddha.
Ram Janaki Temple: A beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Rama and Goddess Sita.
Hanuman Garhi: A popular temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
Krishna Temple: A beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Krishna.

Food

Shree Krishna Restaurant: Famous for its North Indian vegetarian dishes and sweets.
Jain Bhojanalaya: Offers a variety of vegetarian meals, including Jain cuisine.
Sagar Restaurant: Known for its delicious South Indian and Chinese vegetarian options.
Bawarchi: Provides a wide range of vegetarian snacks and meals.
The Dhaba: A popular local spot for traditional vegetarian food.

Station Address

Off. NH 730, Station Road, Kaptanganj, District Kushinagar - 274 301
State: Uttar Pradesh
Elevation: n/a
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-5
Zone: NER/North Eastern   Division: Varanasi
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Sep 25 (10:14) Kaptanganj-Thawe Rail Line Still Lacks Adequate Long-Distance Train Services
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त्योहार स्पेशल नहीं, नियमित हो लंबी दूरी की ट्रेनों का संचालन

The Kaptanganj-Thawe rail line in Uttar Pradesh, India, converted to broad gauge in 2011, still lacks adequate long-distance train services. Despite promises of improved connectivity, only one express train, the Lucknow-Chhapra Express, runs on this route. Passengers have to travel to Kaptanganj or Gorakhpur Junction to catch trains to major cities...
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like Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata, causing inconvenience. Although special trains operate during festivals, local residents demand regular long-distance train services. They have repeatedly petitioned authorities, but their pleas have been ignored. Recently, however, representatives from the region requested the railway minister to extend the route of an existing long-distance express train on the Gorakhpur-Siwan route via Deoria to include Kaptanganj-Thawe. Positive results are expected soon.

Uttar Pradesh mein Kaptanganj-Thawe rail line, jisko 2011 mein broad gauge mein badla gaya tha, abhi bhi proper long-distance train services nahi hai. Connection improve hone ka promise ke baavajood, is route pe sirf ek express train, Lucknow-Chhapra Express, chalta hai. Passengers ko Kaptanganj ya Gorakhpur Junction jaana padta hai Delhi,...
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Mumbai, aur Kolkata jaane wali trains pakadne ke liye, jisse unhe bahut pareshani hoti hai. Festivals mein special trains chalta hai, lekin local residents chahte hain ki regular long-distance trains chalna chahiye. Unhone bahut baar authorities se request kiya hai, lekin unki sunwai nahi hui. Lekin recently, is region ke representatives ne railway minister se request kiya hai ki Gorakhpur-Siwan route via Deoria pe chalaane wali long-distance express trains mein se kam se kam ek train ka route Kaptanganj-Thawe tak badha diya jaaye. Jaldi hi iske positive results dekhne ko milenge.
Sep 25 (10:03) Chhapra-Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan (Udhampur) Weekly Express Train to End on September 30th
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अंतिम फेरा पूरा कर 30 को बंद हो जाएगी स्पेशल ट्रेन

The weekly express train, Chhapra-Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan (Udhampur), operating for four rounds on the Kaptanganj-Thawe rail route, will cease operation on September 30th. The train was initially launched on August 10th and was extended to September 30th due to its popularity. It ran every Saturday from Chhapra and every...
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Monday from Udhampur. However, locals are requesting an extension to the service because important festivals like Durga Puja, Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath fall in the following month. The North Eastern Railway has already extended the Lal Kuan-Howrah weekly special train till November 30th and restarted the Chhapra-Amritsar special train for 11 trips between September 20th and November 30th. The discontinuation of the Chhapra-Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan (Udhampur) special train on September 30th will cause inconvenience to people traveling home during the festive season from industrial cities like Udhampur, Jammu Tawi, Pathankot, Jalandhar, Ambala, Saharanpur, Roorkee, Moradabad, and others.

Kaptanganj-Thawe rail route pe chalne wali Chhapra-Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan (Udhampur) weekly express train, jo four rounds ke liye chal rahi thi, 30 September ko band ho jaegi. Ye train pehle 10 August ko shuru hui thi aur logon ki demand ke kaaran isko 30 September tak badhaya gaya. Ye train...
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har Saturday ko Chhapra se aur har Monday ko Udhampur se chalti thi. Lekin, local logon ka kehna hai ki next month Durga Puja, Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath jaise important festivals hai, aur is wajah se unko train ka time extend karne ki demand hai. North Eastern Railway ne pehle hi Lal Kuan-Howrah weekly special train ka time 30 November tak extend kar diya hai, aur Chhapra-Amritsar special train ko bhi 20 September se 30 November tak 11 rounds ke liye chalaane ke liye restart kiya hai. 30 September ko Chhapra-Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan (Udhampur) special train band hone se Udhampur, Jammu Tawi, Pathankot, Jalandhar, Ambala, Saharanpur, Roorkee, Moradabad, and other industrial cities se aane waale logon ko festive season mein ghar aane mein dikkat hogi.
Aug 28 (15:43) Northeast Railway Announces Special Trains for Festive Season
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दशहरा-दिवाली के लिए गोरखपुर के रास्ते 3 स्पेशल ट्रेनों को मिली मंजूरी- जानें कौन से होंगे रूट

The Northeast Railway has announced additional trains departing from Gorakhpur station for the upcoming festivals of Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath. Two new trains have been approved: a Gorakhpur-Amritsar special and a Mau-Gorakhpur-Anand Vihar special. Additionally, a special train running between Chhapra and Udham Singh Nagar in Jammu has been extended for...
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the festive season.

Aagami Dussehra, Diwali aur Chhath jaise festivals ko dekhte hue, Northeast Railway ne Gorakhpur station se extra trains ki ghosana kar di hai. Do nayi trains ko approval mila hai: ek Gorakhpur-Amritsar special aur doosri Mau-Gorakhpur-Anand Vihar special. Iske alawa, Chhapra se Jammu ke Udham Singh Nagar ke beech chalne wali...
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special train ko bhi festivals ke liye extend kar diya gaya hai.
Jun 07 (22:51) Traffic Jam in Gorakhpur Due to Frequent Train Passings on Nandnagar Railway Gate
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नंदानगर से गुजरती ट्रेन, एयरपोर्ट रोड पर लगता जाम

A traffic jam occurs on Airport Road in Gorakhpur due to the closing of Nandnagar railway gate for passing trains on the Gorakhpur-Kaptanganj railway route. The jam occurs mostly during peak hours (morning and evening) and lasts for about 15 minutes after the train passes, blocking traffic on the Gorakhpur-Kushinagar lane....
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The jam extends for 700 meters on New Project Road and on the Airport Road, impacting traffic on the Gorakhpur-Kushinagar highway. Despite a nearby police outpost, police officers are not actively managing the traffic situation, leading to complaints from residents demanding deployment of traffic police at the intersection.

Gorakhpur ke Kaptanganj railway route pe Nandnagar railway gate se train guzarne se Airport Road pe jam lag raha hai. Subah-sham, train guzarne par gate band hone se, Airport Road pe vehicles ki queue lag jati hai. Gorakhpur se Kushinagar jaane wali lane puri tarah se block ho jati hai. Train...
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guzarne ke baad 15 minute tak log main road pe jam se jhujhte hain. Pas mein police chowki hone ke bawajud, police traffic control karne ke liye active nahi hai. Logon ne intersection pe traffic police deploy karne ki maang ki hai.
Jun 01 (07:48) Delayed Amrit Bharat Train Passengers Receive Food and Water in Gorakhpur
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देर से पहुंची ट्रेन, यात्रियों में बांटे खाने का पैकट व पानी की बोतल

An Amrit Bharat train arriving in Gorakhpur on Thursday, 18 hours late, was met by railway staff who provided all passengers with bottled water and food packets. The same was done for passengers of the Bagh Express, which arrived after the Amrit Bharat. The railway administration had prepared in advance for...
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the distribution of food and water, with station staff handing out packages and water bottles to each passenger. Over a thousand meal packages were provided by various catering services, and 2,500 bottled water were distributed. This was done due to a tree falling on the tracks near Paniyahwa Junction, interrupting the Amrit Bharat train's journey from Janakpur to Delhi. The railway administration has been distributing free water and food to passengers affected by the heat for several days.

Gorakhpur mein, Amrit Bharat train 18 ghante ki der se Thursday ko platform number do pe pahunchi. Railway staff ne sab passengers ko pani ka bottle aur khaane ka packet diya. Bagh Express ke passengers ko bhi, jo Amrit Bharat ke jaane ke baad aayi thi, pani aur khaane ka packet...
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diya gaya. Station staff ne khana aur pani distribute karne ki saari taiyaari pahle hi kar li thi. Station director, JP Singh ne bataaya ki 1000 se zyada khaane ke packet aur 2500 pani ki bottles distribute ki gayi. Yeh sab Paniyahwa Junction pe ek ped girne ki wajah se hua, jisse Amrit Bharat train Janakpur se Delhi jaate hue ruk gayi. Railway administration kai dinon se garmi se affected passengers ko free pani aur khaana de rahi hai.
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