Muzaffarpur Junction railway station

Muzaffarpur Junction railway station, station code MFP, is an A1 category railway station in the SPJ Division of ECR. Muzaffarpur Junction is located in Muzaffarpur city, in the Indian state of Bihar.
Muzaffarpur Junction holds a pivotal place in the East Central Railway Zone of Indian Railways, serving as a major railway hub in North Bihar. The station offers extensive rail connectivity, with daily and weekly trains available to major cities:
New Delhi, Patna, Secunderabad, Kolkata, Varanasi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Amritsar, Pune, Chennai, Bangalore, Lucknow, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Howrah, Ujjain, Chennai, Howrah, Goa, Hubballi, Jammu,
Bhopal, Chandigarh.

History

Muzaffarpur Junction was established in 1875 during the British colonial period as part of the expansion of railways in the Tirhut region of North Bihar. The station was developed under the Tirhut State Railway to improve connectivity between North Bihar, Bengal, and areas close to the Nepal border.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries Muzaffarpur emerged as an important commercial center, particularly for the trade of litchi, sugarcane, indigo, and other agricultural products. The railway station played a key role in transporting these goods to major cities such as Calcutta and Patna, supporting regional economic growth.
With the expansion of broad-gauge railways in eastern India, the main railway line from the North-East was extended through Katihar–Samastipur, connecting it to Muzaffarpur. This development significantly enhanced Muzaffarpur's role as a junction station, linking North-East India with North and Central India.
After India's independence in 1947, Muzaffarpur Junction became part of Indian Railways and continued to grow in importance. Following the reorganization of railway zones, the station was placed under the East Central Railway zone.

Trains

Muzaffarpur Junction is one of the most important and busiest railway stations in Bihar, with 155–160 trains halting daily, in addition to 14 trains originating and 14 trains terminating here:
Some High-Priority Trains at Muzaffarpur Junction Railway Station:

Sapt Kranti Express
Gorakhpur–Patliputra Vande Bharat Express
Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express
Mumbai LTT–Saharsa Amrit Bharat Express
Swatantra Senani Superfast Express.
Jogbani–Danapur Vande Bharat Express
Redevelopment

Muzaffarpur Junction, the largest railway station in the Samastipur Division and North Bihar in terms of passenger footfall and coaching revenue, is undergoing a major ₹4420.1 million redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

Project Highlights

3D Design

Passenger movement

Muzaffarpur Junction is among the top 100 booking stations of Indian Railways. The station emerged as the top performer in ticket sales through automatic ticket vending machines in the ECR zone of the Indian Railways in 2025. According to the Ministry of Railways report, the station achieved impressive revenue figures in the financial year 2023-2024:

Revenue earned: ₹2.75 billion
Rank: 42nd out of 100 stations in terms of revenue generation
Total passenger footfall:

Furthermore, from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, Muzaffarpur Junction generated:

Revenue: ₹3.07 billion
Total passenger footfall: 1,77,10,869
Platforms

Muzaffarpur Junction currently has eight platforms, interconnected by three-foot overbridges, along with two washing pit lines. Under the redevelopment project, four new platforms are proposed to be constructed.

Platform	Usage
1	Primarily used for halting trains arriving from Hajipur, Bapudham Motihari and Sitamarhi.
2–3	Reserved for high-priority trains halting at Muzaffarpur Junction, mainly from the Samastipur Junction side.
4–5	Used for trains originating and terminating at Muzaffarpur Junction, as well as for halting special trains.
6–8	Generally dedicated to Vande Bharat Train, DEMU and MEMU trains bound for Hajipur, Sitamarhi, Narkatiaganj and Raxaul.

Administrative Transfer

Muzaffarpur Junction had been under the jurisdiction of the Sonpur railway division since 1951. The Sonpur division was originally a part of the North Eastern Railway zone at the time of its establishment in 1951. Following the formation of East Central Railway zone in 2001, the Sonpur division was merged into ECR.
Since India's independence, Muzaffarpur Junction remained a part of the Sonpur division. However, after 74 years, its administrative control was changed. Effective from 1 September 2025, Muzaffarpur Junction was transferred from Sonpur division to Samastipur railway division.

Capacity Expansion

On 26 December 2025, the Ministry of Railways announced a plan to double the originating train capacity of 48 major Indian cities by 2030 to address rising passenger demand. The initiative includes expansion of existing terminals, creation of new terminals, enhancement of maintenance facilities, and upgrades to signaling and track infrastructure.
Muzaffarpur is included in the programme, with its terminal and adjoining rail sections identified for potential capacity augmentation to reduce congestion and improve regional connectivity.

New Muzaffarpur Terminal

Turki Model Railway Station is a proposed railway infrastructure project under the Sonpur railway division of ECR in Bihar, India. The Sonpur Division had been planning a new Muzaffarpur terminal since 2012, but the proposal could not be implemented at that time. The project gained momentum after Muzaffarpur Junction was transferred to the Samastipur railway division.

Background

After the transfer of Muzaffarpur Junction to the Samastipur Division, the Sonpur Division initiated plans to develop a new terminal to serve the Tirhut Region. The proposed station is planned near Turki, along the Turki–Silaut bypass railway line.

Project details

The project includes the development of a coaching depot, coaching terminal, and other supporting railway infrastructure. A railway residential colony is also proposed as part of the development.
The station is planned along the Turki–Silaut bypass railway line. The proposed infrastructure at the station includes:

Two platform lines with sheds
Two inspection lines
Three sick lines for maintenance of defective coaches
One washing pit line for coach cleaning
Six stabling lines with dedicated shunting necks at both ends.
Survey and planning

The survey work is being carried out by Bhaskaram Jyotish Anusandhan Private Limited, a Gujarat-based company, under the supervision of officials from the Sonpur Division. As of now, the project remains in the survey and planning stage.

Muzaffarpur Junction CD

Muzaffarpur Coaching Depot has a total of 210 coaches, all of which are of LHB type. There are no ICF coaches at this depot. Out of the total, 82 are LHB AC coaches and 128 are LHB non-AC coaches.
The depot has two examination pits for routine inspections and maintenance. Pit No. 1 is 549.5 meters long and can accommodate 24 coaches, while Pit No. 2 is 496 meters long and can hold 22 coaches.
Muzaffarpur also has a covered sick line shed measuring 70 meters by 15 meters, which can handle up to 6 coaches at a time. There is no uncovered shed, and the depot has a total of two lines for sick line operations.

Primary Examination Trains at MFP

Secondary Examination M/Exp Trains at MFP

Watering nominated & Platform Return trains at MFP

Railway lines

Accidents and incidents

November 27, 2013 – A road overbridge collapsed onto a goods train near Maripur, injuring ten people and damaging two wagons. Rail traffic was severely disrupted for over a day.
January 22, 2024 – A maintenance vehicle derailed on the Muzaffarpur–Bapudham line, affecting 19 trains.
June 16, 2025 – A goods train derailed near the RRI section of Muzaffarpur Junction after unloading ballast. No injuries were reported; operations were restored following deployment of ART and security teams.
September 2024 – The engine of a Muzaffarpur–Pune special train derailed, causing delays but no casualties.