Overview
Bailey Road railway station is a railway station located in Patna, the capital city of the Indian state of Bihar. The station serves the Bailey Road area, a prominent arterial corridor in western Patna, and forms part of the suburban rail network operated by Indian Railways in the region.
Key facts
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Railway station |
| Location | Patna, Bihar, India |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Region | East Central Railway zone |
Background
Bailey Road is one of the major thoroughfares of Patna, running through key administrative, educational, and commercial localities of the city. The railway station along this corridor caters primarily to local commuter movement, supporting passenger access to and from the western parts of Patna.
Geography and setting
The station is situated in the urban area of Patna, close to residential neighbourhoods and government offices that line the Bailey Road stretch. Patna lies along the southern bank of the Ganges and is a major junction point on the railway network of eastern India.
Significance
As a smaller halt within the Patna urban rail framework, Bailey Road railway station contributes to short-distance passenger connectivity, easing the load on larger terminals such as Patna Junction. It plays a supporting role in intra-city movement for commuters travelling within the capital region.
Related topics
- Patna Junction railway station
- East Central Railway zone
- Patna
- Indian Railways
- Rail transport in India
- Bihar
References
- Wikidata entity: Q30593339