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Lucknow Division of N. E. Railway came into existence on 1st May, 1969. Lucknow Division’s working is on broad gauge & metre gauges both. The division serves 14 districts of northern and eastern parts of Uttar Pradesh. This division is enriched with many important rivers viz. Ghagra, Gomti, Saryu, Rapti which also define the culture & religion of the area. There are also many places of tourist & religious interest.
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HEADQUARTERS - LUCKNOW SPREAD – 14 civil districts of Uttar Pradesh
NUMBER OF PASSENGER STATIONS – 158 TYPE OF STATIONS BG MG BG /MG Total CROSSING 87 22 1 110* HALT/Flag 43 5 - 48 (5Flag**) TOTAL NO. OF STATIONS 130 27 1 158 * Crossing station Jarwa is temporarily closed. ** Rawatganj, Naikot, Jharkhandi, Lehra and Nawabganj. ** Non commercial stations - 09 IBS C class station (in addition to above)
CLASS OF STATIONS BASED ON PASSENGER EARNING CLASS OF STATIONS NO. OF STATIONS EARNING BASE IN RS. NSG-01 0 0 NSG-02 02 Rs. 100.00 Cr. to Rs. 500.00 Cr. NSG-03 02 Rs. 20.00 Cr. to Rs. 100.00 Cr. NSG-04 03 Rs. 10.00 Cr. to Rs. 20.00 Cr. NSG-05 23 Rs. 1.0 Cr. to Rs. 10.0 Cr. NSG-06 84 Upto Rs. 1.00 Cr. HG-01 0 More than Rs. 50.00 Lakhs HG-02 23 Rs. 05.00 Lakhs to Rs. 50.00 Lakhs HG-03 19 Upto Rs. 5.00 Lakhs TOTAL 156 Note: Jarwa & Block Hut A between LJN-MKG not included
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TRAFFIC FLOW AT MAJOR STATIONS Stn. Total Trains Handled Originating Trains M/Exp Passenger Total M/Exp Passenger GKP 174 52 226 88 52 LJN 56 23 79 50 23 GD 142 22 164 4 18
AVERAGE NO. OF COACHING TRAINS PER DAY BG MG Mail & Express 114 0 Passenger/MEMU 118 16 Total 232 16
TRACK PARAMETERS BROAD GAUGE DETAILS IN KMS ROUTE 921.99 (LMP-MLN 135.00 to 195.75=60.75 Kms included) Under Gauge Conversion Total Track Km. (SL+DL) 1166.99 ETKM 2257.52
METRE GAUGE DETAILS IN KMS ROUTE 225.30
TRACK Km. 225.30 ETKM 272.85
LEVEL CROSSINGS: 534 Manned Gates Manned Gates ENGG Traffic Interlocked Classification 315 155 231 Special Class 36 30 66 A-Class 24 16 41 B-1 Class 09 11 20 B-2-Class 16 18 32 C-Class 230 80 72 Unmanned Unmanned 64 On M.G. route 64 On B.G. route -
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MANNED GATES: 470 Class TVU No of Gates Special- Class TVU > 50,000 66 A -Class TVU between 50,000 & 30,000 40 B1 -Class TVU between 30,000 & 25,000 20 B2 -Class TVU between 25,000 & 20,000 34 C -Class TVU < 20,000 310
INTERLOCKING ARRANGEMENTS OF GATES: Type BG MG BG/MG Total Interlocked 221 08 02 231
INTERLOCKING ARRANGEMENTS OF STATIONS Details No. of Stations Interlocked to Standard III 47BG+5MG Interlocked to Std. I. with Std. III 2BG(GKP-LJN) +1MG equipment Interlocked to Std. I. 04MG (RS-MT & BIK-PLK) Modified non interlocked 10MG (NNP-DDW) Interlocked to Std. II (revised) 39BG (RMAR, TKUR, PPE, GTNR, SUBR- ANDN – BNY,ASH-STP-LMP,GADM-BRK & Block Hut A) Non Interlocked 02 JAW, NPR
BRIDGES: Types Nos. Important Bridges 13 Major Bridges 171 Minor Bridges 925 Total Bridges 1109 (LMP-MLN=135 to 195.75=60.75KMS excluded , UNDER GAUGE CONVERSION)
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IMPORTANT FACILITIES: Facility Location RUNNING ROOMS GKP, Gonda, LJN Jn, Sitapur ,Barhni & Mailani INTEGRATED CREW LOBBIES GKP, Gonda, LJN Jn, Sitapur, Mailani & Behraich GOODS INTENSIVE Gonda EXAMINATION POINTS COACHING EXAMINATION LJN Jn, GKP POINTS OHE DEPOT ASH, Burhwal, Gonda, MUR, Basti, GKP and Biswan ( BKT & STP will be open shortly) PSI DEPOT Burhwal, Gonda, GKP
PRS RAIL HEAD/NON RAIL HEAD LOCATIONS PRS/UTS No. of Locations PRS RAIL HEAD/NON RAIL HEAD LOCATIONS 20(Rail Head) + 10 (Non Rail Head+2 (Cashless Counters) = 32 UTS/PRS UNIFICATION 33 UTS/PRS UNIFICATION – Refund Windows/Locations 16 UNRESERVED TICKETING SYSTEMS LOCATIONS 107
MOTIVE POWER (DIESEL LOCO SHED GONDA) LOCO TYPE-WISE/HP-WISE Type/HP No. of Locos WDM-3A / 3100 HP loco 99 WDG-3A /3100 HP loco 10 WDG- 4D/4500 HP Loco 22 WDP- 4D/4500 HP Loco 07 WDS-6 /1200 HP loco 04 WAG-7/5000 HP Loco 55 WAP-4/5000 HP Loco 03 Total No. of Loco holding 200
RAILWAY ELECTRIFICATION (TRD) Section Route Kms Track Kms Manaknagar-Malhaur 23 67.59 Barabanki-Gonda 92 239.57 GKP Cantt. -Domingarh 8.428 33.750 Gonda-Basti 87.008 211.873 Basti-Domingarh 57.998 129 Burhwal- Sitapur city 101.19 123.24 MUR –Ayodhya 37 45.6 Total 406.624 850.623
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HEALTH FACILITIES Divisional Hospital BNZ Beds: 82 Polyclinic ASH Health Units 5 at STP, MLN, NNP, BST & ANDN Sub-Divisional Hospital Gonda Beds: 70
RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION: 7143 units
Type V Type IV Type III Type II TYPE I Others 24 81 173 2191 4437 237
DIESEL FUELLING INSTALLATIONS [RDI] Location No of Cap. of Tanks Total Capacity (in KL) Average Tanks (in KL) Issue/Day (in KL) GKP 04 575x2 2350 124 600x2 GD 03 330x3 990 30 (S.T.-3 close) MLN 03 (U.G.) 70x3 210 04
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PLACES OF TOURIST INTEREST 1. GORAKHPUR – Headquarters of North Eastern Railway, Gorakhpur is famous for the “Samadhi” and temple of Baba Gorakhnath, a great Hindu Saint and Guru of “Kanphata” Yogis. The city is linked with almost all major towns of the country on B.G. route and is a major junction, providing train link to Nautanwa, gateway to Nepal. Gorakhpur is one of the most important religious and cultural centers in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. The city has a long history that connects it with Hinduism and Buddhism. The city rose to prominence in 12th century when it became the center of famous Hindu Tantrik and Ascetic, Baba Gorakhnath. Gorakhnath has influenced generations of Hindus that follow his Nath sect. His samadhi in the old part of the city is visited by scores of pilgrims every day. Gorakhnath Temple is one of the most famous temples in the state and is frequented by hundreds of pilgrims every year. The world famous printing institution, Geeta Press, about 4 kms. from Gorakhpur Railway station, attracts a considerable number of visitors throughout the year. It is a charitable institution fully committed for publication and popularizing religious literature. The Geeta Bhawan situated within its premises has teachings of Geeta inscribed on the walls in marble.
2. MAGHAR- Maghar, celebrated for tomb of great Saint Kabir is situated on Lucknow-Gorakhpur B.G. Railway line. The Railway station Maghar is between Basti and Gorakhpur. The place is revered equally by Hindus and Muslims both.
3. BALRAMPUR- The capital of ancient Koshal state, ‘Sravasti’ is situated at a distance of about 29 kms. from Balrampur. Lord Buddha spent 24 rainy seasons of his life at Sravasti. Once an active centre for popularizing Buddhism Sravasti is known as Sahet-Mahet and is frequently visited by tourists and Buddhist pilgrims.
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4. TULSIPUR Tulsipur is a town and a nagar panchayat in Balrampur district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is on the Gorakhpur-Gonda Loop line of North Eastern Railway. Nepal is just 23 km from Tulsipur. Now Tulsipur is well connected with other Indian cities after conversion of meter Gauge into broad Gauge.Its one of the more popular Hindu worship places is situated in Tulsipur about 1 kilometer from Tulsipur railway station . It is the temple of Maa Pateshwari, also known as Devi Patan. The temple is one of the 51 "Shakti-Peethas" of Goddess Durga according to Hindu mythology. Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims visit this place throughout the year. A Grand festival is organized at the time of Durga Puja. 5. SRAVASTI Sravasti is an important historical and religious attraction in Uttar Pradesh. The place has for long been attached to Lord Buddha and his times. It is said that Lord Buddha spent 25 years living in the monastery of Jetavana that is situated in Sravasti. The city also has the pride of being the place where many of Vinaya rules, Jatakas and Sutras were first discussed. It is at Sravasti only where Lord Buddha is supposed to have astonished rival teachers by performing miracles. It is in Sravasti that Buddha transformed Angulimal from a dacoit into a Buddhist monk. He also delivered many important sermons here. The two 21 meters high pillars erected by Emperor Ashoka mark these sites. They are on either side of the eastern gateway of the Jetavana monastery. Sravasti was a flourishing center of learning during the Gupta period too. When the famed Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang visited this site, he found several damaged Stupas and ruins of monasteries at this place. Saheth is one of the most visited clusters of shrines in the Buddhist tourism circuit of Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Saheth covers an area of around 35 square Kilometers and is located in the very heart of Sravasti. The site falls on your right when you move nearly a kilometer Southwest from Maheth. The place rose to prominence when excavation works revealed that Saheth was the original site of once magnanimous Jetavana monastery. The place saw sudden spurt in tourism after that discovery. Maheth is another important cluster of shrines in Sravasti. Though not as famous as Saheth, Maheth also has a cluster of shrines that are very popular among the tourists visiting Sravasti. In fact, Maheth was the actual site of the erstwhile Sravasti city. Spread across the area of near about 400 acres, Maheth was the site of numerous shrines and Stupas. In fact, Maheth has been identified with the remains of the city proper. Nevertheless, the site for long had remained abandoned and ignored. It was only in the early decades of 20th century when the excavation works were initiated that the site raised to prominence.
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6. NAUGARH- Prince Sidhartha (Gautam) was born under the Sal trees in Lumbani situated at a distance of about 35 kms. from Naugarh Railway station. Naugarh is Rail head for the capital of Shakya dynasty, Kapilvastu (Piprahwa) also. In 249 B.C. emperor Ashok visited Lumbini and erected 36 feet high pillar with an inscription about Buddha’s birth here. Ashok Stambh, Lumbini 7. AYODHYA- Birth place of Lord Rama on the banks of Saryu. Famous for number of temples. Katra B.G. Rail head, a terminal station on Mankapur-Katra branch line of Lucknow-Gorakhpur B.G. Railway is about 7 kms. From Ayodhya and is linked with it by frequent road services.
On the Banks of “Saryu” 8. LUCKNOW- Lucknow, the city of Nawabs, has never ever lost its relevance in the Indian history and culture. The city inspires manner in a way that people who have not experienced in, yearn for it. Lucknow has always ruled as one of the most important centers of Muslim cultural influence in South Asia along with Delhi, Lahore and Hyderabad. Courtly manners, Charbagh, Qauwwali, Chikankari embroidery, Kababs and the contributions of poets patronized by Lucknow Nawabs are well known. The history of the city is as vivid as itself. It is believed that the city has been named after Lakshman, the younger brother of Lord Rama. The city was earlier called Lakshman Pore that later turned in to Lucknow. The city rose to the prominence during the reigns of Nawabs who built numerous Palaces, Haveli, Mosques and other Monuments. The most illustrious and equally mocked upon Nawab of Lucknow is undoubtedly Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. The city later passed to East India Company after Nawabs lost the battle of Buxar in the year 1764. The city remained the capital of Awadh or Oudh province of the British and went on to become the capital Central Province and in turn Uttar Pradesh. Capital of U.P. on the bank of river Gomti, Lucknow is the city of art, culture and nawabs. Chattar Manjil, Chota Imambara, Bara Imambara, Roomi Darwaza, Clock tower, Machchi Bhawan,Shah Najaf and Jama Masjid etc. are the marvelous pieces of architecture . Famous Residency of Lucknow is associated with freedom struggle of India. The Charbagh Railway station of both Northern and North Eastern Railway standing side by side are also excellent piece of Oudh architecture.
The city offers a range of monuments for the visitors to see and appreciate. The most important among these are Imambara. There are lots of Imambara in Lucknow but the most
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famous ones are Chota Imambara, Bada Imambara and Shah Najaf Imambara. These are the sites of annual 'Azadari' or mourning sessions that occur in the Islamic Month of Mohharum and called 'Asura'. The Tazia processions and Marsia sessions of the old city are trademarks of Lucknow and so are its foods.
Residency Bara Imambara Roomi Darwaza
Chandrika Devi Temple Safed Baradari Train at Lucknow Zoo
Janeshwar Mishra Park Hussainabad Clock Tower Hanuman Temple Aliganj 9. BARABANKI- Dewa Sharif is a pilgrimage town that is situated just 40 odd Kilometers from Lucknow and 12 kilometers from the district headquarter of Barabanki. This pilgrimage site has a special place in the history of Awadh because of its efforts towards secularism in an otherwise communally volatile province. The place is renowned as the birthplace of Haji Waris Ali Shah who was to influence the lives of many generations of people with his message of universal love for humanity.
Dewa Sharif
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10. DUDHWA NATIONAL PARK- Located in Lakhimpur Khiri District, almost 250 kilometers from Lucknow Dudhwa National Park is stretched in an area across 810 square kilometers The core area of the park itself is spanned around 650 square Kilometers Although Dudhwa National Park has a range of animal as well as avian population, the park is famous as a perfect habitat for Swamp deer and Tigers Dudhwa National Park was declared a national park in the year 1958. In the due course, keeping in mind its importance, it was first converted to a wildlife sanctuary in the year 1977 and was later declared a Project Tiger reserve in the year 1988.
Dudhwa National Park 11. SITAPUR- In Sitapur District, almost 50 kilometers from Lucknow, It is said that Naimisaranya was the place where Bhagavatam was spoken. It is also said that a pilgrimage to Badrinath and Kedarnath is incomplete without a visit to Naimisaranya. In the Mahabharata it is said, "Anyone who fasts, prays, and attains perfection at Naimisaranya finds happiness in the entire world." Chakra –Teerth Kund Namisharanya Lord Balarama, Dadhici Muni, the Pandavas, Prabhu Nityananda, and Ramanujacharya all came here. The Pandavas are said to have come here when they were in exile. This is the place where the demigods came to ask Dadhici for his body, to be able to create a weapon that would be able to kill the demon Vritrasura. Lord Rama is said to have performed a sacrifice here for killing Ravana. It is said that if you bathe in Chakra-tirtha Kund and make an offering to the presiding deity, Lalita, on a full moon day that falls on a Monday, you will wash away all the sins committed in a lifetime.
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12. BAHRAICH
Bahraich is very famous because of the Dargah of Ghazi Saiyyad Salar Masud, a famous eleventh century Islamic saint and soldier. His Dargah is a place for reverence for Muslims and Hindus alike. It was built by Firoz Shah Tughlaq. It is believed that people taking bath in the water of this Dargah become free of all skin diseases. The annual festival (Urs) at the Dargah is attended by thousands of people coming from far-off places of the country. Dargah of Hazrat Syed Salar Masood Ghazi Bahraich is a small town in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. Located on the Saryu River, a tributary of river Ghaghra, Bahraich is 125 km north-east of Lucknow, the state capital. The towns of Barabanki, Gonda, Lakheempur and Sitapur share local boundaries with Bahraich. A factor which makes this town important is the international border shared with the neighboring country, Nepal
13. SWAMI NARAYAN MANDIR CHAPIA- Swami Narayan Mandir situated in the Gonda district is 2 kms far from Chapia station at Lucknow –Gorakhpur route. Famous for its rich architecture it is a famous religious centre and is visited by tourists and pilgrims throught the year.