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SEE/Sonpur Junction (5 PFs)
Local Name: Sonepur
सोनपुर जंक्शन
سونپور جنکشن

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Jan 22 (14:23)
Sonpur Junction is a major railway station in Bihar, India, located off NH 31 on the Old Chhapra Patna Road in Sonpur. The station boasts 5 platforms and is known for its bustling atmosphere, especially during the famous Sonpur Mela, a cattle fair held annually. The station offers basic amenities like ticket counters, waiting rooms, and refreshment stalls.

Tourism

The famous Harihar Nath Temple is a major pilgrimage site located near the station.
The historic Karnagarh Fort offers stunning views and a glimpse into the past.
The ancient Sonpur Mela is a vibrant cattle fair held annually.
The Sonepur Ghat is a popular spot for religious ceremonies and bathing in the Ganges River.
The nearby Patna Sahib Gurudwara is a significant religious site for Sikhs.

Food

Hotel Shree Krishna offers delicious vegetarian thalis and snacks.
Bhojanalaya serves a variety of North Indian vegetarian dishes.
Sagar Restaurant is known for its flavorful street food and snacks.
Hotel Vaishno Devi offers a wide range of vegetarian curries and snacks.
The Veg Delight serves fresh and hygienic vegetarian meals at budget-friendly prices.

Station Address

off. NH 31, Old Chhapra Patna Road, Sonpur, District Saran - 841 101
State: Bihar
Elevation: 56 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-3
Zone: ECR/East Central   Division: Sonpur
SEE/Sonpur Junction is in Recent News
Number of Platforms: 5
Number of Halting Trains: 97
Number of Originating Trains: 8
Number of Terminating Trains: 8
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Yesterday (23:42) Ticketless Travel on Indian Railways: East Central Zone Faces Daily Loss of ₹64 Lakh (www.livehindustan.com)
IR Affairs
ECR/East Central
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News Entry# 568246   
  Past Edits
Sep 05 2024 (23:42)
Station Tag: Samastipur Junction/SPJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 05 2024 (23:42)
Station Tag: Dhanbad Junction/DHN added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 05 2024 (23:42)
Station Tag: Pt. DD Upadhyaya Junction (Mughalsarai)/DDU added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 05 2024 (23:42)
Station Tag: Sonpur Junction/SEE added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 05 2024 (23:42)
Station Tag: Danapur/DNR added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 05 2024 (23:42)
Station Tag: Muzaffarpur Junction/MFP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
read full article... बेटिकट यात्रियों से रेलवे परेशान, रोज 64 लाख से अधिक का जुर्माना

The Indian Railways is facing a significant issue with people traveling without tickets. In the East Central Railway zone, over 12,000 individuals are caught daily for ticketless travel, resulting in a daily loss of ₹64 lakh for the railways. In the past five months, 1.55 million passengers have been apprehended for...
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ticketless travel, resulting in a collection of ₹96.75 crore in fines. The highest number of ticketless passengers are found in the Danapur and Sonpur divisions of the East Central Railway. The Railway authorities are conducting special drives to curb this issue, including deploying RPF personnel, railway officers, supervisors, and ticket examiners at major stations. Despite these efforts, ticketless travel continues, even extending to AC coaches of express and superfast trains. The East Central Railway collected ₹64.17 lakh in fines from over 12,000 ticketless passengers in a single day on August 31st, 2023.

Indian Railways ko bina ticket travel se bahut pareshani ho rahi hai. East Central Railway mein, roz 12,000 se zyada log bina ticket travel karte hain, jisse railways ko roz ₹64 lakh ka nuksan hota hai. Pichle paanch mahino mein, 15.50 lakh yaatriyon ko bina ticket travel karne ke liye pakda...
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gaya, aur unse ₹96.75 crore ka jurmana vasoola gaya. East Central Railway ke Danapur aur Sonpur division mein sabse zyada bina ticket travel karne wale yaatri hain. Railways authorities is problem ko rokne ke liye special drives chalate hain, jismein RPF personnel, railway officers, supervisors, aur ticket examiners ko major stations par deployed kiya jata hai. Iske bawajood, bina ticket travel nahi ruk raha, aur ye express aur superfast trains ke AC coaches tak pahunch gaya hai. East Central Railway ne 31 August, 2023 ko ek din mein 12,000 se zyada bina ticket yaatriyon se ₹64.17 lakh ka jurmana vasoola.
Yesterday (23:40) New Acting Station Director Appointed at Muzaffarpur Junction (www.livehindustan.com)
IR Affairs
ECR/East Central
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News Entry# 568245   
  Past Edits
Sep 05 2024 (23:40)
Station Tag: Sonpur Junction/SEE added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 05 2024 (23:40)
Station Tag: Muzaffarpur Junction/MFP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
read full article... स्टेशन डायरेक्टर का मिला अतिरिक्त प्रभार

Vinod Kumar, Additional Officer (AO) of Sonpur, has been given the additional charge of Station Director at Muzaffarpur Junction. He assumed the post on Thursday, following the retirement of Manoj Kumar, the previous Station Director. Vinod Kumar will now be the acting Station Director at Muzaffarpur Junction.

Muzaffarpur Junction ke Station Director ka additional charge, Sonpur ke AO Vinod Kumar ko diya gaya hai. Unhone Thursday ko yeh post sambhaal liya hai. Pehle Station Director Manoj Kumar ki retirement ke baad yeh post khali thi. Ab Vinod Kumar Muzaffarpur Junction ke acting Station Director ban gaye hain.
Yesterday (17:51) Indian Railways Battles Ticketless Travel, Faces Daily Losses of ₹64 Lakh (www.livehindustan.com)
IR Affairs
ECR/East Central
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News Entry# 568155   
  Past Edits
Sep 05 2024 (17:51)
Station Tag: Pt. DD Upadhyaya Junction (Mughalsarai)/DDU added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 05 2024 (17:51)
Station Tag: Pt. DD Upadhyaya Junction (Mughalsarai)/DDU added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 05 2024 (17:51)
Station Tag: Samastipur Junction/SPJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 05 2024 (17:51)
Station Tag: Sonpur Junction/SEE added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 05 2024 (17:51)
Station Tag: Danapur/DNR added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 05 2024 (17:51)
Station Tag: Muzaffarpur Junction/MFP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
read full article... बेटिकट यात्रियों से रेलवे परेशान, रोज 64 लाख से अधिक का जुर्माना

The Indian Railways is facing a significant issue with ticketless travel. The East Central Railway (ECR) alone sees over 12,000 individuals travelling without tickets daily, leading to a daily loss of ₹64 lakh for the railways. In the past five months, 1.55 million passengers have been caught travelling without...
more...
tickets, resulting in the collection of ₹96.75 crore in fines. The ECR conducts special drives across its five divisions to curb this issue. Interestingly, ticketless travellers are found even in AC coaches of express and superfast trains. The highest number of ticketless travellers are found in the Danapur and Sonpur divisions of ECR. The Railways has warned that strict action will be taken against those caught travelling without tickets.

Indian Railways ko ticketless travel se bahut pareshani ho rahi hai. East Central Railway mein, har din 12,000 se zyada log bina ticket ke travel karte hain, jisse railways ko daily ₹64 lakh ka nuksan hota hai. Pichhle paanch mahino mein 15.50 lakh passengers ko ticketless travel karte hue...
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pakda gaya hai, jiske karan ₹96.75 crore ka fine vasoola gaya hai. ECR apne paanch divisions mein yeh issue rokne ke liye special drives chalata hai. Ek interesting baat yeh hai ki ticketless travellers AC coaches mein bhi paaye jaate hain, express aur superfast trains mein bhi. Sabse zyada ticketless travellers ECR ke Danapur aur Sonpur divisions mein paaye jaate hain. Railways ne warning di hai ki bina ticket ke travel karne walon ke against strict action liya jaayega.
Sep 04 (12:31) RPF Arrests Laptop Thief at Muzaffarpur Junction (www.livehindustan.com)
Crime/Accidents
ECR/East Central
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News Entry# 567938   
  Past Edits
Sep 04 2024 (12:31)
Station Tag: Sonpur Junction/SEE added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
read full article... रेलयात्री का लैपटॉप चोरी कर भाग रहा युवक धराया

On Tuesday, RPF personnel at Muzaffarpur Junction apprehended a youth who attempted to flee after stealing a laptop belonging to Ankit Kumar, a passenger on the Jaynagar Intercity Express. The thief, identified as Sitaram Singh from Fenhara, Motihari, was apprehended and the stolen laptop was recovered. Following initial investigation, Sitaram Singh...
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was handed over to the Muzaffarpur Railway Police Station where an FIR was registered by Ankit Kumar. The accused is scheduled to be presented at the Sonpur Railway Court on Tuesday.

Muzaffarpur Junction pe, Jaynagar Intercity Express ke passenger Ankit Kumar ka laptop chura ke bhaagte hue ek ladke ko RPF pakad liya. Ladka Motihari ke Fenhara ka Sitaram Singh hai. Laptop uske pass se recover kar liya gaya. Initial investigation ke baad, Sitaram Singh ko Muzaffarpur Railway Police Station ke havale...
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kar diya gaya. Ankit Kumar ne Railway Police Station pe FIR register karayi hai. Accused ko Tuesday ko Sonpur Railway Court mein pesh kiya jaayega.
Sep 04 (12:28) Chief Inspector at Muzaffarpur Junction Opts for Voluntary Retirement (www.livehindustan.com)
IR Affairs
ECR/East Central
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News Entry# 567936   
  Past Edits
Sep 04 2024 (12:28)
Station Tag: Sonpur Junction/SEE added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 04 2024 (12:28)
Station Tag: Muzaffarpur Junction/MFP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
read full article... जंक्शन की सीआइटी ने लिया वीआरएस

Chief Inspector of Tickets (CIT) at Muzaffarpur Junction, Meri Nuru Anjali Topno, has opted for Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) due to personal reasons. She will be serving the Railways until September 16th, 2023. Topno joined the Railways in 1989 in Group D and has about 3 years of service remaining....
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She is known for her exceptional announcement skills in the Sonpur Railway Division.

Muzaffarpur Junction pe kaam karne wali Chief Inspector of Tickets (CIT), Meri Nuru Anjali Topno, ne personal reasons ki wajah se Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) le li hai. 16 September tak wo Railways ko apni service denge. Topno ne 1989 mein Railways ke Group D mein join kiya tha...
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aur unke 3 saal ka service bacha hai. Sonpur Railway Division mein unka announcement karne ka style bahut famous hai.
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