Kumardubi railway station

Kumardubi
General information
LocationKumardubi, Dhanbad District, Jharkhand
India
Coordinates23°44′51″N 86°47′35″E / 23.74750°N 86.79304°E / 23.74750; 86.79304
Elevation130 metres (430 ft)
System Indian Railways station
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byEastern Railway
LineHowrah–Gaya–Delhi line
Platforms2
TracksBroad gauge
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
ParkingNo
Other information
StatusActive
Station codeKMME
Zone(s) Eastern Railway
Division(s) Asansol
ClassificationNSG-5[1]
History
Electrified1960−61[2]
Previous namesEast Indian Railway
Location
Kumardubi railway station
Location in Jharkhand
Interactive map

Kumardubi railway station (station code: KMME)is a railway station on the Howrah–Gaya–Delhi line, located in Dhanbad district of Jharkhand, India. It comes under the Asansol railway division of the Eastern Railway zone.[3][4][5][6] The station is located between Mugma and Barakar railway stations and serves Kumardubi, and its nearby areas.[7][8] Both Express as well as passenger EMU trains have scheduled halts here.[9][10]

Facilities

The station has two platforms, which are linked by a foot overbridge. Basic passenger facilities include a ticket counter, platform shelters and a drinking water supply.[11] However, the station is being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Upon completion, Kumardubi will feature upgraded platforms, a new station building with a spacious entrance, improved parking area, air conditioned waiting halls, modern restrooms, ramps for easy accessibility, and enhanced lighting.[5]

The redevelopment will also include free Wi-Fi, a One Station One Product stall and improved passenger information systems, offering upgraded amenities comparable to those at major railway stations.[12][13]

Trains

Several express and passenger trains halt at Kumardubi railway station, providing connectivity to major cities such as Howrah, Delhi and Patna etc. The station serves both long distance and local commuters with trains like the Saktipunj Express, Coalfield Express and Black Diamond Express among the regular services. Its strategic location on the Howrah–Gaya–Delhi main line makes it an important stop for passengers traveling across Jharkhand, Bihar and West Bengal.[14][8]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Eastern Railway – Asansol Division". Eastern Railway, Government of India. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  2. ^ "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
  3. ^ "List of Stations on Asansol Division". er.indianrailways.gov.in. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  4. ^ "Kumardubi Railway Station Forum/Discussion - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  5. ^ a b "Kumardubi Station In Bengal's Asansol Division Set For Major Overhaul Under Amrit Bharat Project - News18". www.news18.com. Archived from the original on 1 October 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  6. ^ "Kumardubi (KMME) Railway Station: Station Code, Schedule & Train Enquiry - RailYatri". www.railyatri.in. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  7. ^ "Madankata Railway Station (MNC): Station Map/Info". India Rail Info. indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  8. ^ a b TTI. "KMME / Kumardubi Railway Station | Train Arrival / Departure Timings at Kumardubi". www.totaltraininfo.com. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  9. ^ "धनबाद के लोगों के लिए खुशखबरी, कुमारधुबी स्टेशन पर जल्द होगा इंटरसिटी और वनांचल एक्सप्रेस का ठहराव - Intercity and Vananchal Express will soon stop at Kumardhubi station dhanbad". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  10. ^ "Live Trains at KUMARDUBI (KMME) Railway Station : etrain.info". etrain.info. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  11. ^ "Eastern Railway utilises scrap sleepers to construct durable platforms". The Times of India. 3 August 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  12. ^ "20 Jharkhand railway stations to be redeveloped under Amrit Bharat Scheme". The Avenue Mail. 19 August 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  13. ^ Bharat, E. T. V. (20 March 2023). "Dhanbad News: कुमारधुबी स्टेशन पर जल्द लंबी दूरी की ट्रेनों का होगा ठहराव, अमृत योजना के तहत स्टेशन का होगा सौंदर्यीकरण". ETV Bharat News (in Hindi). Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  14. ^ "Kumardubi Station - All Trains Timing through Kumardubi Railway Station, KMME Station All Trains Schedule". indianrailways.info. Retrieved 2 November 2025.