Chhattisgarh, a state in central India, has a well-developed railway network that connects it to major cities across the country. The state has several important railway stations that serve thousands of passengers every day. One of these stations stands out as the largest in Chhattisgarh due to its size, facilities and connectivity. This station plays a key role in transportation and is a major hub for travelers.
Chhattisgarh is a landlocked state in central India and was formed on 1 November 2000 after separating from Madhya Pradesh. It shares borders with seven states and has Raipur as its capital. It is rich in coal, steel and forests, making it an important industrial state. With a population of 30 million, it is one of India’s fastest-growing states, contributing significantly to the country’s economy.
Bilaspur Junction is the largest railway station in Chhattisgarh and a major transport hub. Built in 1889, it is the headquarters of South East Central Railway (SECR). The station has 9 platforms and handles around 340 trains daily. It is also one of India’s cleanest railway stations and has a large electric loco shed.
Bilaspur Junction was built in 1889 when the railway line from Rajnandgaon to Bilaspur was extended. Later, in 1891, the station became a part of the Nagpur-Asansol railway line under Bengal Nagpur Railway. By 1900, it became a key station on the Howrah-Nagpur-Mumbai railway route. The present station building was constructed in 1890.
The electrification of railway lines in and around Bilaspur happened in different phases:
This electrification helped trains run faster and more efficiently.
Bilaspur Junction is not just a railway station; it is also the headquarters of the South East Central Railway (SECR). This makes it an important center for railway operations in central India.
A new electric loco shed was set up in Bilaspur in 2018. This shed is responsible for maintaining electric locomotives (engines). As of January 2025, the shed houses 240 electric locomotives, mostly WAG-9 type, which are used for both passengers and goods trains.
Bilaspur Junction has achieved several milestones:
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