Meter Gauge Trains in Bihar

Indizen · Apr 18th, 2009, 22:31

Which are the meter gauge train sections in Bihar that are yet to be converted to broad gauge?
Which are the train sections leading up to the Nepal border? Is it possible to take a train inside Nepal on the other side of the Indian border, for example, from Raxaul in India and Birganj in Nepal?

edwardseco · Apr 19th, 2009, 13:10

I know the answer to the last part which is no such rail in Nepal although there is an 18 mile stretch elsewhere..

skd · Jun 12th, 2009, 21:17

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Originally Posted by Indizen

Is it possible to take a train inside Nepal on the other side of the Indian border, for example, from Raxaul in India and Birganj in Nepal?

You can try taking to route Samastipur-Darbhanga-Jai nagar. Jai nagar is the last station in India and just cross the border and again board a train at Janakpur in Nepal. So, both side trains are available there.

praks · Jun 12th, 2009, 21:57

The map in the indianrail site(link given below) shows all the metre gauge train lines in India. Hope it helps.

http://indianrailways.gov.in/maps/all_india.htm

edwardseco · Jun 13th, 2009, 03:38

As I understand it, though scenic, that Janakpur stretch is just 18 miles.
You should be able to get the train in Bihar just before the border. But, I do not know the immigration formalities..

skd · Jun 15th, 2009, 10:33

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Originally Posted by edwardseco

As I understand it, though scenic, that Janakpur stretch is just 18 miles.
You should be able to get the train in Bihar just before the border. But, I do not know the immigration formalities..

For immigration to Nepal, if you a an Indian then no need of immigration and any kind of documentation to cross the border. For safety just keep an ID card like Ration card, Voter card, Driving lisence etc. issued by Indian authorities. That's it.

rkumar02 · Sep 28th, 2009, 00:14

My hometown is in nepal boarder area of Bihar.
There are many railway line in Bihar touching to Nepal border. Better and most obvious option is to go to Raxaul. Cross the boarder and get inside the Nepal second biggest city after Kathmandu - "Birganj". If you are not an Indian national and have Indian Visa, simply get registered to Nepal boarder (cost - US$1 and a tip of another $1). Birganj is getway of Nepal. Well world class buses for any city in Nepal. If you are hurry get shared seat in Sumo and reach Kathmandu in 5-6 hours. Same for Pokhra as well.

Jainagar is again a border town in Bihar connected with broad gage (recently converted from meter gage). Jainagar and Raxaul both are well connected from Delhi with direct trains. In Nepal side Jainagar to Janakpur has 18 mile (25km) kind of toy train ride. Interesting, crowded but yet enjoyable. Janakpur is holy cityt for Hindu so respect that. From Jnakpur you again get all buses for any city in Nepal.

Another route is through Sonbarsa-Viratnagar that I would not sugget. Only people well adjusted in Bihar are advisable to travel through this route.

Apr 18th, 2009, 22:31	#1
Indizen Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 2,507	Meter Gauge Trains in Bihar Which are the meter gauge train sections in Bihar that are yet to be converted to broad gauge? Which are the train sections leading up to the Nepal border? Is it possible to take a train inside Nepal on the other side of the Indian border, for example, from Raxaul in India and Birganj in Nepal?

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praks Senile Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 409	Metre gauge The map in the indianrail site(link given below) shows all the metre gauge train lines in India. Hope it helps. http://indianrailways.gov.in/maps/all_india.htm

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Apr 19th, 2009, 13:10	#2
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 5,845	I know the answer to the last part which is no such rail in Nepal although there is an 18 mile stretch elsewhere..

Jun 13th, 2009, 03:38	#5
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 5,845	As I understand it, though scenic, that Janakpur stretch is just 18 miles. You should be able to get the train in Bihar just before the border. But, I do not know the immigration formalities..

Sep 28th, 2009, 00:14	#7
rkumar02 Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 7	My hometown is in nepal boarder area of Bihar. There are many railway line in Bihar touching to Nepal border. Better and most obvious option is to go to Raxaul. Cross the boarder and get inside the Nepal second biggest city after Kathmandu - "Birganj". If you are not an Indian national and have Indian Visa, simply get registered to Nepal boarder (cost - US$1 and a tip of another $1). Birganj is getway of Nepal. Well world class buses for any city in Nepal. If you are hurry get shared seat in Sumo and reach Kathmandu in 5-6 hours. Same for Pokhra as well. Jainagar is again a border town in Bihar connected with broad gage (recently converted from meter gage). Jainagar and Raxaul both are well connected from Delhi with direct trains. In Nepal side Jainagar to Janakpur has 18 mile (25km) kind of toy train ride. Interesting, crowded but yet enjoyable. Janakpur is holy cityt for Hindu so respect that. From Jnakpur you again get all buses for any city in Nepal. Another route is through Sonbarsa-Viratnagar that I would not sugget. Only people well adjusted in Bihar are advisable to travel through this route.