Katihar Junction railway station (station code KIR) is a railway station in Bihar on the Northeast Frontier Railway zone. It is an A-category station — a major station with high passenger footfall. This guide covers its key facts, the trains that serve it, and how to check your PNR and live train status before you travel.
Katihar Junction at a glance
- Code: KIR
- Zone: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR)
- Division: KIR
- State: Bihar
- Category: A
- Trains (timetable): ~136
Station Overview
Katihar Junction (KIR) is an A-category station — a major station with high passenger footfall located in Bihar. It is administered under the Northeast Frontier Railway zone, KIR division. Indian Railways' public timetable records approximately 136 train services calling at the station, making it a busy station.
Key Facts & Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Station name | Katihar Junction |
| Station code | KIR |
| Zone | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) |
| Division | KIR |
| State | Bihar |
| Station category | A |
| Trains (per timetable) | ~136 |
| Number of platforms | [platforms — verify] |
| Retiring rooms | [availability — verify] |
Fields marked [verify] are not in our current dataset — confirm them on the official Indian Railways / zonal railway source before publishing.
Trains at Katihar Junction
Indian Railways' public timetable lists about 136 train services stopping at Katihar Junction. A sample of trains recorded at this station:
| Train No. | Train (timetable name) |
|---|---|
| 5719 | KIR – SGUJ D |
| 5720 | SGUJ – KIR D |
| 12235 | GHY-NDLS RAJ |
| 12236 | NDLS-GHY RAJ |
| 12407 | KARMABHOOMI |
| 12423 | DBRT-NDLS RA |
| 12424 | NDLS-DBRT RA |
| 12435 | DBRT – NDLS |
Train names shown as recorded in the public timetable dataset (abbreviated). Always confirm the current train number, name and timing on official NTES/IRCTC before travel.
Facilities & Services
As an A-category station — a major station with high passenger footfall, Katihar Junction offers facilities in line with its category. Typical facilities at stations of this category include waiting rooms, a cloak room for left luggage, food stalls, drinking water and toilets; larger stations add retiring rooms, foot overbridges, lifts and parking. Confirm the exact facilities and retiring-room availability for Katihar Junction on the official source.
Planning to stay overnight near the station? See our guide to booking railway retiring rooms.
Before You Travel
Confirm your booking and the train’s live position before heading to Katihar Junction. Our guides explain both:
- How to check PNR status online — decode CNF, RAC and WL.
- Live train running status — see where your train is right now.
- How to read station departure boards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the station code for Katihar Junction?
The station code for Katihar Junction is KIR. It lies in Bihar on the Northeast Frontier Railway zone.
Which zone is Katihar Junction railway station in?
Katihar Junction (KIR) is part of the Northeast Frontier Railway zone, KIR division.
How many trains stop at Katihar Junction?
Indian Railways' public timetable lists approximately 136 train services stopping at Katihar Junction (KIR). Check NTES for the current, live list.
How do I check PNR and live train status for trains at Katihar Junction?
Find your 10-digit PNR on your ticket and check it on the official IRCTC or NTES portal. To see where a train is now, use NTES 'Spot Your Train' with the train number.
Sources: Indian Railways official station list (station code, zone, division, category); Indian Railways public train timetable (train frequency). Facility and platform details should be confirmed on official Indian Railways channels before travel.