[1] In 1927, Bengal Nagpur Railway opened the 116-kilometre (72 mi) Chandil–Barkakana section to traffic.

A railway medical unit providing health facilities is located near Muri Junction.

Many Express and Passenger trains pass through Muri Junction.

Several electrified local passenger trains also run from Ranchi to neighboring destinations on frequent intervals.

Muri is connected to major cities of India- Kolkata, New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Dhanbad, Renukoot, Surat, Guwahati, Patna, Kanpur, Puri, Jammu Tawi, etc.