Bhilai railway station is a railway station serving the city of Bhilai in the Durg district of Chhattisgarh, India. It lies on the Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai line, one of the trunk routes of the Indian Railways network, and falls under the jurisdiction of the Raipur railway division of the South East Central Railway zone.
| Key facts | |
|---|---|
| Location | Bhilai, Durg district, Chhattisgarh |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | South East Central Railway |
| Division | Raipur |
| Line | Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai line |
| Station type | Railway station |
Overview
Bhilai railway station is one of several stations that serve the Bhilai–Durg–Raipur urban region of Chhattisgarh. The station provides connectivity for residents and workers associated with the township that has developed around the steel industry in the area.
Background
The station is situated on the electrified broad gauge Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai trunk route, which connects eastern, central and western India. The corridor through Chhattisgarh is among the busier sections of Indian Railways, carrying both heavy freight traffic, particularly minerals and steel products, and long-distance passenger services.
Bhilai is best known for the Bhilai Steel Plant, established in collaboration with the Soviet Union in the late 1950s, which transformed the area from a small settlement into an industrial city. Rail access played a significant role in the movement of raw materials and finished products linked to the plant.
Services
The station handles passenger and express trains operating along the Howrah–Mumbai corridor, in addition to local services connecting nearby stations such as Durg and Raipur. Larger express services in the region are typically handled at Durg Junction and Raipur Junction, while Bhilai station serves more localised traffic and select stoppages.
Related topics
- Bhilai
- Bhilai Steel Plant
- South East Central Railway zone
- Raipur railway division
- Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai line
- Durg Junction railway station
- Bhilai Power House railway station
References
- Wikidata: Q63355856
- Indian Railways, South East Central Railway zone official information.