Balaghat Junction railway station


Balaghat Junction is situated on the Jabalpur-Nainpur-Gondia section of South East Central Railway, in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Rail routes through the junction include routes towards Jabalpur, Gondia, Katangi on the Satpura Railway. The "10001 Satpura Express", a narrow-gauge train, was started in 1901 by the British Government and completed 100 years of service in 2001. This train used to hold the unique distinction of operating first class service on narrow-gauge track; it is the world's fastest narrow-gauge train.
The line was formerly narrow gauge throughout its entire length, but the section between Balaghat–Gondia was converted to broad gauge in 2005–2006, connecting Balaghat to India's national network for the first time. Work is underway to convert the Balaghat–Jabalpur section to broad gauge.
The Jabalpur–Balaghat–Gondia section of the Bengal Nagpur Railway since converted to BG. On Lamta Samnapur section Trolley trials are unerway . The 78802 katangi gondia demu section now operates Diesel–electric multiple unit train. Its timing of arrival from balaghat at 9:05 AM.The route from Balaghat to Katangi was converted from narrow gauge to broad gauge on 6 May 2010 and the route from Katangi to Tirodi is in its preliminary survey; its distance is about 12 km, with a short route to Nagpur from Balaghat via Tumsar. Balaghat also has a branch line towards Bharveli.
Mines operated by MOIL Limited in the eastern part of the city use the system to transport manganese ore.
Since the station is not on the main line, people have to depend on Gondia railway station.