Dobhi railway station

Dobhi Railway station is a low-revenue station, serving over 3,000 passengers and over 10 Mail/ Express and almost 8 Passenger train on daily basis. It is one of the railway stations in Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated on the south-east side of the city about 38 km from Jaunpur Junction Railway Station. This station is under the Jaunpur–Kerakat–Aunrihar line. ==History==

Dobhi Railway Station (DHE) has a history spanning over 120 years, evolving from a small branch line stop into a modernized station on a key electrified route. Establishment and Early Era • Opening: The station was officially opened on March 21, 1904. • Original Operator: It was established by the Bengal and North Western Railway (BNWR) as part of the new Aunrihar–Kerakat–Jaunpur route. • Metre Gauge Beginnings: At its inception, the line used metre-gauge (1,000 mm) tracks, typical for regional branch lines of that era intended to connect agricultural and trade hubs. • Historical Significance: During the Quit India Movement (1942), the station was among several in the Jaunpur district that were targeted and damaged by revolutionaries protesting British rule. ==Modernization and Expansion==

• Gauge Conversion (2010–2011): The entire Aunrihar–Kerakat–Jaunpur section was converted from metre-gauge to broad-gauge (1,676 mm). During this period, the station was rebuilt to accommodate modern trains. • Electrification (2019): The single-line section passing through Dobhi was fully electrified in March 2019, allowing for faster electric locomotives and MEMU services. • Doubling (2021–2022): Work to double the tracks was completed in phases, with the Aunrihar to Dobhi section finished in October 2021 and the Dobhi to Kerakat section completed in April 2022. • Infrastructure Upgrades: The station currently features 3 platforms and 4 tracks, a significant increase from its original small-halt status. ==Trains==

• LOKNAYAK EXPRESS • GONDIA–BJU EXPRESS • GCT–ANVT SUHAILDEV EXP • ANVT–GCT SUHAILDEV EXP • BDTS GCT EXP • GCT BDTS EXP • ANVT–GCT EXP • JNU–ARJ PASSENGER • GCT–BSB DMU • GCT- SMVD Weekly Express ==See also ==