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RGD/Rajgir (3 PFs)
Local Name: Rajgriha
राजगीर
راجگیر

Track: Single Electric-Line

Updated: Apr 09 2023 (11:48) by KhagariaJn^~
Rajgir Railway Station (RGD) is located on the National Highway 120 in Rajgir, Nalanda District, Bihar. The station boasts 3 platforms and is known for its proximity to ancient Buddhist pilgrimage sites and scenic hills. Visitors can find basic amenities such as ticket counters, waiting rooms, and restrooms.

Tourism

**Gridhrakuta (Vulture's Peak):** A historic hilltop site associated with the life of Buddha.
**Son Bhandar Caves:** Ancient rock-cut caves believed to contain treasures.
**Rajgir Fort:** A historical fort with stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
**Saptaparni Cave:** A sacred cave where Buddha is said to have delivered his first sermon.
**Vishnupad Temple:** A prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Food

**The Garden Restaurant:** Known for its delicious North Indian vegetarian dishes.
**Sagar Restaurant:** Offers a variety of vegetarian options, including thalis and snacks.
**Shree Krishna Restaurant:** A popular spot for pure vegetarian meals.
**Rajgir Veg Restaurant:** Provides traditional Indian vegetarian cuisine.
**The Food Court:** Offers a diverse range of vegetarian street food options.

Station Address

National Highway - 120, Rajgir, Dist - Nalanda, Phone - 06112-255227,Pin - 803116
State: Bihar

Elevation: 71 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-4
Zone: ECR/East Central   Division: Danapur


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Jul 30 (09:48)   03201/Rajgir - Patna Fast MEMU Special | RGD/Rajgir (3 PFs)
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Congrats to Rajgir BKP line for new MEMU services.
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Jul 29 (20:13)   Special Fast Passenger Trains to Operate Between Rajgir-Patna and Patna-Kiul

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read full article... Bihar News: पटना से राजगीर और किउल के लिए चलेंगी दो अतिरिक्त स्पेशल ट्रेन, अन्य राज्यों के लिए 15 स्पेशल ट्रेन

To accommodate the increased passenger traffic, the Indian Railways will be operating a special fast passenger train between Rajgir and Patna and another between Patna and Kiul. These special trains will run daily from July 30th to September 30th. This information was provided by the Chief Public Relations Officer, Saraswati Chandra.

Yaatriyon ki aatirik bheed ke maddenazaar unki suvidha hetu Rajgir se Patna aur Patna se Kiul ke madhya ek fast passenger special train ka parichalan karne ka nirnay liya gaya hai. Ye dono special 30 July se 30 September tak prati din chalaayi jaayengi. Is baat ki jaankaari Mukhya Janasamprak Adhikari...
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Jul 11 (20:08)   Railway Fare Hike Protest in Bihar Sharif Demands Rollback and Filling of Vacancies

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read full article... रेल किराये में वृद्धि की वापसी व बहाली की मांग

On Wednesday, the Inkilabi Naujawan Sabha (RYA) held a demonstration at Bihar Sharif Railway Station as part of a nationwide campaign. They submitted a memorandum to the station manager demanding the reversal of the fare hike implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic and the filling of vacant positions in the railway department....
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Inous District President, Veeres Kumar, criticized the central government, stating that the railway is not just a means of transportation but connects different parts of the country and different communities. He argued that the current railway minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has worsened the situation by raising fares. He pointed out that the government had promised to rollback the fare hike after the pandemic, but this hasn't happened, causing hardship to citizens. They also condemned the removal of discounts for senior citizens and people with disabilities.

Wednesday ko Bihar Sharif Railway Station pe Inkilabi Naujawan Sabha (RYA) ne ek nationwide campaign ke under protest kiya. Unhone station manager ko ek memorandum submit kiya jisme corona kal mein kiya gaya fare hike rollback karne aur railway department ke khali posts bharne ki demand ki gayi hai. Inous ke...
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district president, Veeres Kumar, ne center government ko target kiya aur kaha ki railway sirf transport ka saadhna nahi hai, balki ye desh ke different parts aur different communities ko jodta hai. Unhone kaha ki current railway minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, ne fare badha kar is situation ko aur bhi kharab kar diya hai. Unhone kaha ki government ne pandemic khatam hone ke baad fare rollback ka vaada kiya tha, but ye hua nahi, isse citizens ko bahut pareshani ho rahi hai. Unhone senior citizens aur disabled logon ke liye discounts hataane ki bhi nianda ki.

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Jun 19 (04:16)   12391/Shramjeevi SF Express (PT) | RGD/Rajgir (3 PFs)
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Jun 17 (20:16)   Rajgir Power Substation Cools Transformers Amidst Extreme Heat

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read full article... पावर सब स्टेशन के ट्रांसफार्मर को किया जा रहा ठंडा

Due to extreme heat in Rajgir, the transformers at the power substation are being cooled down using fountains of cold water. The SDO, Mo. Intzar Ahmad, reported that the transformer temperature is rising above 7 degrees Celsius due to the heat, causing them to cut off and potentially leading to power...
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outages. To prevent this, the transformers are continuously being cooled down with water to maintain a temperature below 7 degrees. The substation has five 10 megawatt transformers, each constantly being cooled with water through connected pipes. Additionally, the department is replacing old power lines in the city, with new lines already installed in Sabalpur village and ongoing replacements in Nai Pokhar village.

Rajgir mein bahut garmi ho rahi hai, is wajah se power substation ke transformers ko thanda pani ke fountain se cool kiya ja raha hai. SDO, Mo. Intzar Ahmad ne bataya ki garmi ki wajah se transformers ka temperature 7 degree se upar ja raha hai. Isse transformers band ho jaate...
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hain aur bijli katne ka khatra badh jata hai. Transformers trip na karein iske liye thanda pani se cooling ki ja rahi hai aur temperature 7 degree se niche rakha ja raha hai. Substation mein 10 megawatt ke 5 transformers hain, har transformer par pipe se continuously pani dala ja raha hai. SDO ne bataya ki city mein purane bijli ke wires ko badla ja raha hai. Sabalpur village mein naya wire laga diya gaya hai aur Nai Pokhar village mein wire badalne ka kaam chal raha hai.

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