Barhiya railway station

Barhiya, station code BRYA, serves the municipal city of Barahiya in the Lakhisarai district in the Indian state of Bihar. The station belongs to the Danapur railway division of East Central Railway. Barhiya is connected to metropolitan areas of India, by the Delhi–Kolkata main line via Mugalsarai–Patna route which runs along the historic Grand Trunk Road. Railways and roads are the main means of transport in the Barhiya region. Due to its location on Howrah–Patna–Mughalsarai main line, most of the Patna, Barauni-bound express trains coming from Howrah, Sealdah, Ranchi, Tatanagar, stop here. The Sahibganj loop line leaves Munger district, and enters Lakhisarai district near the Barhiya Station.

History
Barhiya Station had been considered as one of the chief trade centres on the railway even in the British colonial period, due to its proximity to rivers and rail lines.

Facilities
The major facilities available are waiting rooms, computerized reservation facility, reservation counter, and vehicle parking. Vehicles are allowed to enter the station premises. The station also has STD/ISD/PCO telephone booth, toilets, tea stall and book stall.

Platforms
There are three platforms here.

Trains
Many passenger and express trains serve Barhiya station.

Nearest airports
The nearest airports to Barhiya station are:
 * 1) Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi  256 km
 * 2) Gaya Airport 138 km
 * 3) Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, Patna 111 km
 * 4) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata