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SIR/Sirhind Junction (3 PFs)
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Updated: Jun 02 (02:13)
Sirhind Junction (SIR) is a railway station located in Sirhind, Punjab, India. It has three platforms and offers basic amenities like waiting rooms and refreshment stalls. Sirhind is known for its historical significance, being the site of the famous Battle of Sirhind fought in 1708.

Tourism

Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib: A prominent Sikh shrine dedicated to the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh.
Daula Sahib: A historical monument marking the site of a battle between Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and Guru Gobind Singh.
The Tomb of Hazrat Shah Alam: A revered Muslim shrine containing the tomb of a prominent Sufi saint.
Mandir Sahib: A Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Gurdwara Jyoti Saroop: A Sikh shrine known for its serene atmosphere.

Food

Dhaba 101: Known for its delicious North Indian vegetarian dishes.
The Veg Corner: Offers a variety of vegetarian snacks and meals.
Sukhdev Dhaba: Famous for its authentic Punjabi vegetarian cuisine.
Amritsari Kulcha: Specializes in mouthwatering Kulchas and other Punjabi snacks.
The Vegetarian Restaurant: A popular choice for vegetarians offering a wide range of options.

Station Address

Station Road, Humayunpur, Sirhind, District Fatehgarh Sahib - 140406
State: Punjab
Elevation: 267 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-4
Zone: NR/Northern   Division: Ambala
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Number of Halting Trains: 60
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Jun 17 (15:02) Special Trains Announced to Handle Passenger Rush Between Saharsa and Sirhind (www.livehindustan.com)
New/Special Trains
ECR/East Central
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News Entry# 556480   
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Jun 17 2024 (15:02)
Station Tag: Sirhind Junction/SIR added by SmallTownTraveller^~/1084688

Jun 17 2024 (15:02)
Station Tag: Saharsa Junction/SHC added by SmallTownTraveller^~/1084688
read full article... सहरसा सरहिंद स्पेशल ट्रेन आज व 24 को

To accommodate the heavy passenger rush, the railway administration has decided to operate special train (05575) from Saharsa to Sirhind on June 17th and 24th. The special train (05576) from Sirhind to Saharsa will run on June 19th and 26th. This is in addition to the earlier one-trip special train that...
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ran between Saharsa and Sirhind. The special train will depart from Saharsa at 7:30 PM and reach Sirhind at 12:05 AM the next day. The train from Sirhind will depart at 2:00 AM and arrive at Saharsa Junction at 9:45 AM the next day. This train will stop at Simri Bakhtiarpur, Mansi, Khagaria, Hasanpur Road, Samastipur, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi, Raxaul, Bagaha, Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Bareilly, Moradabad, and Ambala stations. The 22-coach train will have 20 general coaches and two SLR coaches. To ensure a smooth travel experience for passengers, the DRM of Samastipur division, Vinay Srivastava, is closely monitoring the situation and providing necessary instructions for crowd management. The ACM, R. K. Sinha, inspected the ticket counters on Saturday to ensure there are no issues with ticket availability for passengers. The inspection was accompanied by DCIs from headquarters, Rajesh Ranjan Srivastava, Amrendra Kumar Lal, and CS Chandrasekhar Uranv.

Bahut saare passengers ke wajah se, railway administration ne Saharsa se Sirhind ke liye special train (05575) 17 aur 24 June ko chalane ka decision liya hai. Sirhind se Saharsa ke liye special train (05576) 19 aur 26 June ko chalegi. Pehle bhi railway ek ek trip special train Saharsa-Sirhind up...
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down chal chuki hai. Special train Saharsa se shaam 7:30 baje khulegi aur agle din raat 12:05 baje Sirhind pahunchegi. Wahi Sirhind se train raat 2 baje khulegi aur agle din subah 9:45 baje Saharsa junction pahunchegi. Up aur down mein yeh train Simri Bakhtiarpur, Mansi, Khagaria, Hasanpur Road, Samastipur, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi, Raxaul, Bagaha, Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Bareilly, Moradabad, aur Ambala stations pe rukegi. 22 bogi wali train mein 20 general coach aur do SLR coach lage rahenge. Passengers ko koi problem na ho uske liye Samastipur mandal ke DRM Vinay Srivastava nazar banaye hue hai. Unhone passengers ki bheed ki roz ki report leke bheed management ke liye jaruri direction diye hai. Muख्यालय ko proposal bhej ke special train chalane ki vyavastha ki gayi hai. ACM, R. K. Sinha ne shanivaar ko ticket counters ka nirikshan kiya. Passengers ko ticket milne mein koi asuvidha na ho uske liye unhone direction diye. Nirikshan ke dauraan unke saath DCIs from headquarters, Rajesh Ranjan Srivastava, Amrendra Kumar Lal, aur CS Chandrasekhar Uranv the.
Jun 04 (15:31) Freight Train Accident Near Sirhind Disrupts Train Services, Causes Diversions and Cancellations (www.hindustantimes.com)
Crime/Accidents
NR/Northern
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News Entry# 554711   
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Jun 04 2024 (15:31)
Station Tag: Sirhind Junction/SIR added by Harsha_12627^~/2182678

Jun 04 2024 (15:31)
Station Tag: Ludhiana Junction/LDH added by Harsha_12627^~/2182678

Jun 04 2024 (15:31)
Train Tag: Ganga Sutlej Express/13308 added by Harsha_12627^~/2182678

Jun 04 2024 (15:31)
Train Tag: Ganga Sutlej Express/13307 added by Harsha_12627^~/2182678

Jun 04 2024 (15:31)
Train Tag: Begampura Express/12238 added by Harsha_12627^~/2182678

Jun 04 2024 (15:31)
Train Tag: Ludhiana - Ambala Cantt. MEMU Express Special/04582 added by Harsha_12627^~/2182678

Jun 04 2024 (15:31)
Train Tag: Ludhiana - Ambala Cantt MEMU Express Special/04504 added by Harsha_12627^~/2182678

Jun 04 2024 (15:31)
Train Tag: Ambala Cantt - Ludhiana MEMU Express Special/04503 added by Harsha_12627^~/2182678

Jun 04 2024 (15:31)
Train Tag: Ambala Cantt - Jalandhar City DEMU (via Chandigarh)/04689 added by Harsha_12627^~/2182678
read full article... Ludhiana: 3 trains cancelled, over 50 diverted after Sirhind crash

A freight train accident near Sirhind on Sunday resulted in the cancellation of three trains and the diversion of 51 others. The accident occurred when a goods train carrying coal derailed after being hit by another train. The incident affected over 59 trains passing through Ludhiana Junction, including several long-distance and...
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short-distance services. The collision caused the derailment of eight coaches and two engines, resulting in injuries to two loco pilots and three passengers. The railway authorities are working to restore the track and expect train operations to resume later that night.

Sunday ko Sirhind ke paas ek freight train ka accident ho gaya jisse 3 trains cancel ho gayi aur 51 trains ko divert karna pada. Accident tab hua jab coal ladhe ek goods train dusri train se takrakar derailed ho gayi. Isse Ludhiana Junction se guzarne wali 59 se zyada trains...
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pr asar pada, jismein kai long-distance aur short-distance services bhi shamil thi. Collision se 8 coaches aur 2 engines derailed ho gaye jisse 2 loco pilots aur 3 passengers ko injuries aayi. Railway authorities track ko restore karne ki koshish kar rahe hain aur train operations shayad late night tak resume ho jaayengi.
Jun 04 (15:31) Freight Train Accident Near Sirhind Disrupts Train Services in Punjab (www.hindustantimes.com)
Crime/Accidents
NR/Northern
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News Entry# 554710   
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Jun 04 2024 (15:31)
Station Tag: Sirhind Junction/SIR added by Harsha_12627^~/2182678

Jun 04 2024 (15:31)
Station Tag: Ludhiana Junction/LDH added by Harsha_12627^~/2182678

Jun 04 2024 (15:31)
Train Tag: Ganga Sutlej Express/13308 added by Harsha_12627^~/2182678

Jun 04 2024 (15:31)
Train Tag: Ganga Sutlej Express/13307 added by Harsha_12627^~/2182678

Jun 04 2024 (15:31)
Train Tag: Begampura Express/12238 added by Harsha_12627^~/2182678

Jun 04 2024 (15:31)
Train Tag: Ludhiana - Ambala Cantt. MEMU Express Special/04582 added by Harsha_12627^~/2182678

Jun 04 2024 (15:31)
Train Tag: Ludhiana - Ambala Cantt MEMU Express Special/04504 added by Harsha_12627^~/2182678

Jun 04 2024 (15:31)
Train Tag: Ambala Cantt - Ludhiana MEMU Express Special/04503 added by Harsha_12627^~/2182678

Jun 04 2024 (15:31)
Train Tag: Ambala Cantt - Jalandhar City DEMU (via Chandigarh)/04689 added by Harsha_12627^~/2182678
read full article... Ludhiana: 3 trains cancelled, over 50 diverted after Sirhind crash

A freight train accident near Sirhind on Sunday caused disruptions to train services in the region. Three trains were cancelled, and 51 others were diverted, mainly through Ludhiana Junction. The accident involved two freight trains carrying coal, one of which derailed after hitting the other from behind. The collision resulted in...
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eight coaches and two engines derailing. Two loco pilots were seriously injured, and three passengers on a passing passenger train received minor injuries. The accident disrupted the Kolkata-Amritsar Summer Special Express, which was delayed and diverted. Railway officials said that they were working to restore the track and expected train services to resume by late at night.

Sunday ko Sirhind ke paas ek freight train ka accident ho gaya, jisse is area mein train services mein disruption aa gaya. Teeno trains cancel kar di gayi aur 51 trains ko divert kiya gaya, jinka main route Ludhiana Junction se tha. Accident mein do coal laden freight trains shamil...
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the, jisme ek train dusre train se piche se takra gayi aur derailed ho gayi. Is accident mein aath coaches aur do engines derailed ho gaye. Do loco pilots ko serious injuries aayi aur ek passenger train ke teen passengers ko minor injuries aayi. Accident se Kolkata-Amritsar Summer Special Express disrupt hui, jisko delay hone ke baad divert kiya gaya. Railway officials ne kaha ki woh track ko restore karne ki koshish kar rahe hain aur raat ke aakhri samay tak train services normal hone ki ummid hai.
Jun 04 (01:41) Freight Train Collision Near Sirhind, Punjab, Results in Engine Overturning, No Fatalities (www.amarujala.com)
Major Accidents/Disruptions
NR/Northern
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News Entry# 554690   
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Jun 04 2024 (01:41)
Station Tag: Sirhind Junction/SIR added by PrakharYadav^~/622971
read full article... Punjab: सिग्नल तोड़ मालगाड़ी ने दूसरी को मारी टक्कर, जम्मूतवी एक्सप्रेस भी आई चपेट में, 70 गाड़ियां प्रभावित

A freight train collision occurred near Madhopur Chowki, close to the Sirhind railway station in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, at 3:16 AM on Sunday. One freight train, ignoring signals, collided with another freight train, causing the engine of the first train to overturn and crash into the Jammu Tawi Express. Thankfully, there...
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were no casualties. However, both pilots of the freight trains were injured and were taken to the Fatehgarh government hospital, then transferred to Rajindra Hospital in Patiala. This incident echoed the recent Odisha train disaster, which resulted in over 290 fatalities. The collision happened near the New Sirhind station on the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) track, where two coal-laden freight trains were stationary. The engine of one train detached and collided with the other, before overturning and becoming embedded in the Sammer Special passenger train traveling from Ambala to Jammu Tawi. The freight train carriages also piled on top of each other.

Sunday subah 3:16 baje, Punjab ke Fatehgarh Sahib mein, Sirhind railway station ke paas Madhopur Chowki pe ek freight train ka accident ho gaya. Ek freight train, signal ignore karke, doosri freight train se takra gaya. Isme pehle wali train ka engine palat gaya aur Jammu Tawi Express se takra gaya....
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Khushi ki baat hai ki isme koi bhi jaan nahin gayi. Lekin dono freight trains ke pilots zakhmi ho gaye aur unhe Fatehgarh ke government hospital mein le jaaya gaya, jahan se unhe Patiala ke Rajindra Hospital mein transfer kiya gaya. Yeh accident kuchh dino pehle Odisha mein huye train accident ki yaad dilaata hai, jisme 290 se zyada logon ki jaan gayi thi. Is accident mein koi jaan nahin gayi, jo khushi ki baat hai. Yeh accident New Sirhind station ke paas, Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) track pe hua, jahan do coal-laden freight trains khadi thi. Ek train ka engine khulke doosri se takra gaya, aur fir engine palat ke Ambala se Jammu Tawi ki taraf ja rahi Sammer Special passenger train mein phans gaya. Accident mein freight train ki bogiyan bhi ek doosre pe chadh gayi.
Jun 02 (13:55) Train Collision at Sirhind Railway Station: Two Loco Pilots Injured, No Fatalities (www.thehindu.com)
Major Accidents/Disruptions
NR/Northern
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News Entry# 554482   
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Jun 02 2024 (13:55)
Station Tag: Sirhind Junction/SIR added by AlphaTauri^/1689018

Jun 02 2024 (13:55)
Train Tag: Kolkata - Jammu Tawi Special Fare Summer Special/04681 added by AlphaTauri^/1689018
read full article... Two loco pilots injured as goods trains collide in Punjab

On June 2nd, 2024, a stationary goods train was rear-ended by another train at Sirhind railway station in Fatehgarh Sahib. The impact caused the engine of one train to flip onto another track, colliding with a passenger train. While no fatalities occurred, two loco pilots, Vikas Kumar and Himanshu Kumar, sustained...
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injuries. Vikas Kumar suffered head injuries, while Himanshu Kumar sustained back injuries. They were both transported to Rajindra Hospital in Patiala for further treatment. Train services were disrupted due to the accident, with trains being diverted through alternate routes. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed his condolences and directed the district administration to provide assistance to those affected.

2 June 2024 ko, Sirhind railway station, Fatehgarh Sahib mein, ek stationary goods train ko dusri train ne piche se hit kiya. Is accident se ek train ka engine flip ho gaya aur dusre track par jaake ek passenger train se collide ho gaya. Koi jaan nahin gayi, lekin dono loco...
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pilots, Vikas Kumar aur Himanshu Kumar, injured ho gaye. Vikas Kumar ko sir par aur Himanshu Kumar ko peeth par chot lagi. Unhen Patiala ke Rajindra Hospital mein treatment ke liye refer kiya gaya. Is accident ke karan train services disturb ho gayi, aur trains ko alternate routes se divert kiya ja raha hai. Punjab ke Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ne dukh prakat kiya aur district administration ko accident ke victim ko madad dene ke liye kaha.
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