Supaul junction railway station
Supaul | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Supaul Railway Station Main Entrance | |||||||
| General information | |||||||
| Location | Supaul Railway Station, Station Road, Off NH-327, Supaul, Bihar India | ||||||
| Coordinates | 26°07′03″N 86°36′11″E / 26.1176°N 86.6030°E | ||||||
| Elevation | 51 metres (167 ft) | ||||||
| System |  Indian Railways station | ||||||
| Owner | Indian Railways | ||||||
| Operator | East Central | ||||||
| Platforms | 3 | ||||||
| Construction | |||||||
Structure type | At-grade | ||||||
| Parking | Yes | ||||||
| Accessible |  Available | ||||||
| Other information | |||||||
| Status | Functioning | ||||||
| Station code | SOU | ||||||
| Zone(s) | East Central Railway zone | ||||||
| Division(s) | Samastipur | ||||||
| History | |||||||
| Opened | 1887 | ||||||
| Closed | - | ||||||
| Passengers | |||||||
| Daily | 2,700+ | ||||||
| |||||||
Supaul junction railway station (station code: SOU) is a railway station serving the town of Supaul in Supaul district, Bihar, India. It falls under the Samastipur railway division of the East Central Railway zone of Indian Railways. The station lies on the Saharsa–Forbesganj line, which connects Supaul to major regional centres such as Saharsa, Madhepura, and Forbesganj. [1][2]
History
Supaul junction railway station was made in 1887 by Tirhut Railways in British raj .It is one of the oldest station in Kosi Subregion.[3]
Overview
Supaul junction railway station plays an important role in serving the Kosi region of Bihar, providing rail connectivity for both passenger and freight services. It is one of the key railway hubs in northeastern Bihar and serves as a transit point for travellers from nearby districts including Madhubani, Araria, and Madhepura.
The station consists of two platforms and multiple tracks, with facilities such as a booking office, foot overbridge, and basic passenger amenities. In recent years, Supaul has gained prominence due to its inclusion in the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, under which it is being redeveloped into a modern, eco-friendly, and passenger-friendly station.
Redevelopment
Supaul junction railway station is undergoing redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, an initiative of the Indian Railways aimed at transforming stations into modern, world-class facilities. The redevelopment focuses on enhancing passenger convenience, accessibility, and overall infrastructure quality.
A new railway line was made in 2025 -2026 from supaul (Sou) to Triveniganj via aham pipra.
Under this project, the station will see improvements in station access, circulating areas, waiting halls, and platforms. The plan also includes integrating the station with the surrounding city area and providing modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, improved passenger information systems, and facilities for persons with disabilities.
Key details
Supaul junction railway station is among 92 stations in Bihar selected for redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
- Scope: The project follows a continuous and long-term approach to upgrade station amenities. Key components include:
-Upgrading station access and circulating areas
-Renovation of waiting halls and restrooms
-Enhancement of platform surfacing and roofing
-Installation of modern passenger information systems
-Provision of free Wi-Fi and kiosks promoting local products
- Integration: The redevelopment plan envisions connecting both sides of the city through the station premises and ensuring multimodal integration for improved connectivity.
- Sustainability: The design emphasizes eco-friendly and sustainable solutions, including energy-efficient systems and environmentally responsible construction [4]
Trains
| Train No. | Train Name | From - To | Type | Arrival | Departure | Days | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13214 | SHC JBN Express | Saharsa Jn (SHC) - Jogbani (JBN) | Mail Express | 00:35 | 01:05 | Daily | SLRD, GEN, SL, 2A, 3A |
| 15502 | JBN RXL Express | Jogbani (JBN) - Raxaul Jn (RXL) | Mail Express | 01:30 | 02:00 | Tue, Fri | GEN, 3A, SL |
| 05515 | LLP SHC Special | Lalitgram (LLP) - Saharsa Jn (SHC) | Train On Demand | SRC | 03:45 | Daily | — |
| 75218 | FBG-DBG DMU | Forbesganj Jn (FBG) - Darbhanga Jn (DBG) | DMU | 04:00 | 04:15 | Daily | GEN |
| 15509 | Rajya Rani Express | Lalitgram (LLP) - Patna Jn (PNBE) | Mail Express | SRC | 04:45 | Daily | — |
| 13211 | JBN DNR Express | Jogbani (JBN) - Danapur (DNR) | Mail Express | 06:15 | 06:45 | Daily | — |
| 75202 | SHC-FBG DMU | Saharsa Jn (SHC) - Forbesganj Jn (FBG) | DMU | 09:30 | 09:50 | Daily | GEN |
| 75201 | FBG-SHC DMU | Forbesganj Jn (FBG) - Saharsa Jn (SHC) | DMU | 12:15 | 12:35 | Daily | GEN |
| 13212 | DNR JBN Express | Danapur (DNR) - Jogbani (JBN) | Mail Express | 13:30 | 14:00 | Daily | — |
| 14603 | Jansadharan Express | Narpatganj (NPV) - Amritsar Jn (ASR) | Mail Express | 13:45 | 14:15 | Fri | — |
| 05737 | NKE NJP Puja Special | Narkatiaganj Jn (NKE) - New Jalpaiguri Jn (NJP) | Train On Demand | 14:15 | 14:40 | Mon | — |
| 75206 | SHC-SRGR-LLP DMU | Saharsa Jn (SHC) - Lalitgram (LLP) | DMU | 17:30 | DSTN | Daily | GEN |
| 05516 | SHC LLP Special | Saharsa Jn (SHC) - Lalitgram (LLP) | Train On Demand | 18:10 | DSTN | Daily | — |
| 75205 | LLP-SRGR-SHC DMU | Lalitgram (LLP) - Saharsa Jn (SHC) | DMU | SRC | 18:15 | Daily | GEN |
| 13213 | JBN SHC Express | Jogbani (JBN) - Saharsa Jn (SHC) | Mail Express | 18:35 | 19:05 | Daily | SLRD, GEN, SL, 2A, 3A |
| 15510 | Rajya Rani Express | Patna Jn (PNBE) - Lalitgram (LLP) | Mail Express | 19:00 | DSTN | Daily | — |
| 15501 | RXL JBN Express | Raxaul Jn (RXL) - Jogbani (JBN) | Mail Express | 19:50 | 20:20 | Mon, Thu | GEN, SL, 3A |
| 05738 | NJP NKE Special | New Jalpaiguri Jn (NJP) - Narkatiaganj Jn (NKE) | Train On Demand | 20:25 | 20:50 | Sun | — |
| 14604 | Jansadharan Express | Amritsar Jn (ASR) - Narpatganj (NPV) | Mail Express | 22:00 | 22:30 | Thu | — |
| 75217 | DBG-FBG DMU | Darbhanga Jn (DBG) - Forbesganj Jn (FBG) | DMU | 22:50 | 23:05 | Daily | GEN |
| 05736 | KIR ASR Special | Katihar Jn (KIR) - Amritsar Jn (ASR) | Train On Demand | 23:45 | 00:15 | Thu | — |
See also
Lalitgram railway station
References
- ↑ Kumar, Sanoj (3 September 2025). "Supaul Pune Train: सुपौल वालों को मिली बड़ी सौगात, अब सीधे पुणे तक दौड़ेगी सुपरफास्ट एक्सप्रेस". Jagran Prakashan. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ↑ "सुपौल : त्रिवेणीगंज से पहली पैसेंजर ट्रेन को आज दिखाई जाएगी हरी झंडी" [Supaul: First passenger train from Triveniganj to be flagged off today]. Live Hindustan (in Hindi). 4 October 2025. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ↑ "Trial run for train traffic on Kosi bridge successful: Railways". The Times of India. 2020-07-01. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-08-28.
- ↑ practices. "DRM ने किया सुपौल स्टेशन का निरीक्षण, निर्माण कार्य 15 दिनों में पूरा करने के निर्देश" [DRM inspected Supaul station, directed completion of works within 15 days]. Live Hindustan (in Hindi). 21 August 2025. Retrieved 12 October 2025.