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{{Short description|Railway station in Madhya Pradesh}}
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{{Infobox station
{{Infobox station
| name = Balaghat
| name = Balaghat Junction
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express train]] and [[Slow and fast passenger trains in India|Passenger train]] station
| type = [[Indian Railways|Indian Railway]] [[Junction Station]]
| style = Indian railway
| style = Indian Railways
| image = Balaghatjunction.jpg
| image = Balaghatjunction.jpg
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| image_caption = A Demu trains passes from [[Balaghat]] station to [[Gondia]] station
| image_caption = A DEMU train passes from [[Balaghat]] station to [[Gondia]] station
| address = Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh
| address = Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh
| country = India
| country = India
| coordinates = {{Coord|21.8112|N|80.2003|E|type:railwaystation_region:IN|format=dms|display=inline}}
| coordinates = {{Coord|21.8112|N|80.2003|E|type:railwaystation_region:IN|format=dms|display=inline}}
| elevation =
| elevation =
| line = [[Bilaspur–Nagpur section|Jabalpur–Balaghat–Gondia line]]
| line = [[Jabalpur–Balaghat–Gondia line]]<br/>[[Balaghat–Tumsar Road line]]
| other =
| other =
| structure = Standard (on ground station)
| structure = Standard (on-ground station)
| platform = 4
| platform = 4
| tracks = [[Indian gauge|Broad gauge]] {{RailGauge|1676mm}}
| tracks = {{Track gauge|5ft6in|lk=on}} [[broad gauge]]
| parking = Available
| parking = Available
| opened = 1901
| opened = 1901
| closed =
| closed =
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| electrified = Yes
| rebuilt = Partially under construction for gauge conversation between Balaghat and Jabalpur.
| accessible =
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| electrified = Still working (2018)
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| code = {{Indian railway code
| ADA =
| code = {{Indian railway code
| code = BTC
| zone = [[South East Central Railway zone|South East Central Railway]]
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| code = BTC
| zone = [[South East Central Railway Zone (India)|South East Central Railway]]
| division = [[Nagpur SEC railway division|Nagpur SEC]]
| division = Nagpur
}}
}}
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| owned =
| operator =
| operator =
| status = Functioning
| status = Functioning
| former = [[Bengal Nagpur Railway]] / [[Satpura Railway]]
| former = [[Bengal Nagpur Railway]] / [[Satpura Railway]]
| passengers =
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| map_dot_label = Balaghat railway station
| map_locator = {{Location map|India#India Madhya Pradesh|lat=21.8112|long=80.2003|width=300|caption= Location in Madhya Praesh|label= '''Balaghat''' railway station}}
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'''Balaghat Railway Station''' is situated on the [[Jabalpur]]-[[Nainpur]]-[[Gondia]] section of [[South East Central Railway]], in the [[India]]n 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.
'''Balaghat Junction''' (station code: '''BTC''') is situated on the [[Jabalpur]]–[[Nainpur]]–[[Gondia]] section of [[South East Central Railway]] (earlier called [[Bengal Nagpur Railway]] or BNR), 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 was the world's fastest narrow-gauge train.


The line was formerly [[narrow gauge]] ({{RailGauge|2ft6in|lk=on}}) throughout its entire length, but the section between Balaghat–[[Gondia railway station|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 line was formerly [[narrow gauge]] ({{track gauge|2ft6in|lk=on}}) 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. The remaining work of broad gauge conversion i.e. of Jabalpur–Balaghat section recently got completed along with electrification of entire route. [[Gaya–Chennai Egmore Weekly Superfast Express|02389/02390 Gaya–Chennai Central Festival Special]] became the first passenger train to run after gauge conversion.<ref name="-">{{cite web|title=Train Operation in Gondia–Jabalpur Section|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/upgraded-jabalpur-gondia-route-cuts-distance-to-south-by-266km/articleshow/79998100.cms|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=29 December 2020}}</ref>


The [[Jabalpur]]–[[Balaghat]]–[[Gondia]] section of the [[Bengal Nagpur Railway]] (earlier called BNR and now South) is undergoing conversion. The [[78802 katangi gondia demu]] section now operates [[Diesel–electric multiple unit]] (DEMU) 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&nbsp;km, with a short route to Nagpur from [[Balaghat]] via [[Tumsar]]. Balaghat also has a branch line towards Bharveli.
The route from Balaghat to Katangi was converted from narrow gauge to broad gauge on 6 May 2010 and the new rail line project from [[Katangi]] to [[Tirodi]] is under implementation; its length is about 12&nbsp;km, with a short route to Nagpur from Balaghat via [[Tumsar]]. Electrification work of Balaghat–Katangi section is underway. 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]].
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.
Since the station is not on the main line, people have to depend on [[Gondia Junction railway station]].

== Train Services ==
* [[Gaya–Chennai Egmore Weekly Superfast Express|02389/02390 Gaya–Chennai Central Festival Special]]
* [[Rewa–Itwari Special|01754/01753 Rewa–Itwari Special]]
* [[Jabalpur–Chanda Fort Intercity Superfast Special|02274/02273 Jabalpur–Chanda Fort Intercity SF Special]]
# Balaghat - Katangi -Tirodi
# Balaghat - Tumsar(Demu)
# Balaghat - Gondia(memu)
# Balaghat - Lamta - Nainpur
# Balaghat - garha(jabalpur)
# Balaghat - Jabalpur passenger
# Balaghat - itwari(NAGPUR) memu
# Kanyakumari - Balaghat -Jabalpur - Banaras ( Kashi Tamil Sangam express)

==References==
{{Reflist}}


{{Railway stations in Madhya Pradesh}}
{{Railway stations in Madhya Pradesh}}


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[[Category:Railway junction stations in Madhya Pradesh]]
[[Category:Railway junction stations in Madhya Pradesh]]
[[Category:Nagpur SEC railway division]]
[[Category:Nagpur SEC railway division]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Balaghat district]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Balaghat district]]
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[[Category:Railway stations opened in 1901]]
[[Category:1901 establishments in India]]

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Latest revision as of 01:52, 22 April 2024

Balaghat Junction
Express train and Passenger train station
A DEMU train passes from Balaghat station to Gondia station
General information
LocationBalaghat, Madhya Pradesh
India
Coordinates21°48′40″N 80°12′01″E / 21.8112°N 80.2003°E / 21.8112; 80.2003
Line(s)Jabalpur–Balaghat–Gondia line
Balaghat–Tumsar Road line
Platforms4
Tracks5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on-ground station)
ParkingAvailable
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeBTC
Zone(s) South East Central Railway
Division(s) Nagpur SEC
History
Opened1901
ElectrifiedYes
Previous namesBengal Nagpur Railway / Satpura Railway
Location
Balaghat railway station is located in India
Balaghat railway station
Balaghat railway station
Location in Madhya Pradesh
Balaghat railway station is located in Madhya Pradesh
Balaghat railway station
Balaghat railway station
Balaghat railway station (Madhya Pradesh)

Balaghat Junction (station code: BTC) is situated on the Jabalpur–Nainpur–Gondia section of South East Central Railway (earlier called Bengal Nagpur Railway or BNR), 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 was the world's fastest narrow-gauge train.

The line was formerly narrow gauge (2 ft 6 in (762 mm)) 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. The remaining work of broad gauge conversion i.e. of Jabalpur–Balaghat section recently got completed along with electrification of entire route. 02389/02390 Gaya–Chennai Central Festival Special became the first passenger train to run after gauge conversion.[1]

The route from Balaghat to Katangi was converted from narrow gauge to broad gauge on 6 May 2010 and the new rail line project from Katangi to Tirodi is under implementation; its length is about 12 km, with a short route to Nagpur from Balaghat via Tumsar. Electrification work of Balaghat–Katangi section is underway. 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 Junction railway station.

Train Services

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  1. Balaghat - Katangi -Tirodi
  2. Balaghat - Tumsar(Demu)
  3. Balaghat - Gondia(memu)
  4. Balaghat - Lamta - Nainpur
  5. Balaghat - garha(jabalpur)
  6. Balaghat - Jabalpur passenger
  7. Balaghat - itwari(NAGPUR) memu
  8. Kanyakumari - Balaghat -Jabalpur - Banaras ( Kashi Tamil Sangam express)

References

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  1. ^ "Train Operation in Gondia–Jabalpur Section". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
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