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McCluskieganj railway station

McCluskieganj railway station (station code: MGME) is a railway station serving the town of McCluskieganj in Ranchi district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is part of the East Central Railway zone of Indian Railways and lies on the Barkakana-Son Nagar section, providing regional rail connectivity to the surrounding areas. It caters to visitors traveling to McCluskieganj, a popular hill destination noted for its Anglo-Indian history, scenic surroundings and excellent climate.

History

The railway station serves the town of McCluskieganj, which was established in the early 1930s by Ernest Timothy McCluskie as an Anglo-Indian settlement in the Chota Nagpur Plateau region. Planned as a self sustaining township, McCluskieganj developed around its colonial character and natural surroundings. Rail connectivity along the Barkakana loop line facilitated access to the town, supporting its settlement and integration with nearby regions and the wider railway network of present day Jharkhand.

Infrastructure and facilities

McCluskieganj railway station has three platforms, a foot over bridge and basic passenger amenities. Both express and passenger trains have scheduled halts at the station, serving local commuters and tourists visiting the town.

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