Godda Railway Station Update: New coaching depot and increased train services announced
Godda railway station is getting a major upgrade to improve passenger facilities and train maintenance. The Malda Division is working on several infrastructure projects, including a new coaching depot and better platform amenities. These developments aim to reduce the dependence on other stations for train upkeep and increase the number of long-distance trains from the city.
What are the key infrastructure updates at Godda station?
The coaching depot is expected to be ready by July 2026, which will allow trains to be maintained locally instead of being sent to Bhagalpur. Additionally, the station is being developed under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Work on the running room and lifts is also progressing quickly, with the lift on platform number 4 nearly complete.
Which new trains and coach additions are planned?
To handle the increasing number of passengers, the railway has added permanent extra coaches to existing services. The Godda-Ranchi Intercity Express now has two additional AC 3-tier coaches, while the Vananchal Express has gained three AC 3-tier and one sleeper coach. Plans are also in place for Vande Bharat trains to Ranchi and new services to Delhi, Pune, Kolkata, and South India.
| Project/Service | Update/Detail | Expected Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Coaching Depot | Local maintenance facility | July 2026 |
| Godda-Ranchi Intercity | 2 AC 3-Tier coaches added | June 2026 |
| Vananchal Express | 3 AC 3-Tier, 1 Sleeper coach added | June 2026 |
| Godda-Pirpainti Section | Track work in progress | 2027 |
| New Train Services | Delhi, Pune, Kolkata, South India | End of 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
गोड्डा में कोचिंग डिपो बनने से क्या फायदा होगा?
कोचिंग डिपो जुलाई 2026 तक तैयार हो जाएगा, जिससे ट्रेनों का रखरखाव गोड्डा में ही हो सकेगा और उन्हें मेंटेनेंस के लिए भागलपुर नहीं भेजना पड़ेगा।
किन ट्रेनों में अतिरिक्त कोच जोड़े गए हैं?
गोड्डा-रांची इंटरसिटी एक्सप्रेस में दो AC 3-tier और वनांचल एक्सप्रेस में तीन AC 3-tier व एक स्लीपर कोच स्थायी रूप से जोड़े गए हैं।