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HDK/Handia Khas (2 PFs)
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Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Aug 11 2020 (14:50) by ELSG^~
Handia Khas (HDK) railway station is situated on the Grand Trunk Road (NH-2) in Handia, Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It features 2 platforms and offers basic amenities like waiting rooms and a tea stall. Handia is known for its historical significance, being the birthplace of the famous Hindi poet, Saint Kabir.

Tourism

Saint Kabir's Birthplace: A historical site marking the birthplace of the renowned Hindi poet and saint.
Handia Fort: An ancient fort with rich historical significance, offering a glimpse into the past.
Handia Kali Temple: A temple dedicated to the goddess Kali, attracting devotees from far and wide.
Handia Hanuman Temple: A popular temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, drawing visitors and worshippers.
Handia Mosque: A mosque with a historical significance, serving as a place of worship for the local Muslim community.

Food

Brij Bhojan: A popular eatery serving delicious vegetarian thalis and snacks.
Raju Chaat: A local favorite known for its flavorful chaat and street food.
Shanti Sweets: A sweet shop offering a variety of traditional Indian sweets and snacks.
Aashish Dhaba: A roadside dhaba serving simple and tasty vegetarian food.
Maa Durga Restaurant: A family-friendly restaurant serving vegetarian curries and snacks.
Number of Platforms: 2
Number of Halting Trains: 13
Number of Originating Trains: 0
Number of Terminating Trains: 0

Station Address

NH-2, GT Road, Tehsil-Handia, District-Prayagraj, Pincode-221503.
State: Uttar Pradesh
Elevation: n/a
Type: Regular
Category: n/a
Zone: NER/North Eastern
Division: Varanasi
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Mar 29 (22:47)   12334/Vibhuti Express (PT) | HDK/Handia Khas (2 PFs)
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Great
Overtaking Banaras MEMU
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Aug 26 2021 (02:14)   04050XX/Bhrigu Superfast Special | BSBS/Banaras (8 PFs)
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After 2nd part posting 3rd part..
There will be 5 part for this
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Part 2 was till Jhusi
Now after Jhusi to Varanasi City
Details
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more...
are like this..
Handia Khas, then doubling work
Then gyanpur road.. followed by other stations pictures . ..
Then we arrived at Pf3 of BSBS means Banaras also known as Manduadih earlier..
Bundelkhand Express was at pf1 after departure..
Meetup with Bapudham Superfast parked in front of Coaching Depot ..
Moving further arrived at BSB/Varanasi Cantt station
On pf1..
The new adjacent building finishing work was going on..
After departure from BSB saw a freight train in reverse mode.. it was getting down from DDU Down mainline to UP mainline
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Saw washing pit of BCY a newly constructed one.. not yet commissioned for use.. sooner it will be..
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Ending Part 3 here..
Will post Part 4 in evening
From Sarnath to Ghazipur Ghat and also a meetup with Ghazipur RF known as Raj SoNi...
Thanks..

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Aug 02 2022 (19:35)   HDK/Handia Khas (2 PFs)
Indian_Railways_65
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Any update about Handia Khas (HDK) - Ramnathpur (RTR) doubling?
After CRS no info!
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Jul 26 2022 (16:52)   HDK/Handia Khas (2 PFs)
Indian_Railways_65
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I know this would be a silly ask, but why the tracks are not getting updated? In track section it still shows that construction - Electric Line Doubling.
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Jun 09 2022 (06:51)   RTR/Ramnathpur (2 PFs)
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Ramnathpur to Handia Khas 18km #Doubling to be completed this month
Part of Prayagraj - Banaras via Gyanpur doubling
#CRS
Jhusi to Ramnathpur 11km will take more time and complete in 2023. While bridge between Jhusi - Rambagh is not expected to complete before 2024. So that 7km section of Jhusi to Rambagh will take more
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