Overview
Bhubaneswar New railway station is a railway station located in the city of Bhubaneswar, the capital of the Indian state of Odisha. It functions as a satellite passenger terminal serving the Bhubaneswar urban area, supplementing the main Bhubaneswar railway station and helping to decongest passenger traffic on the busy Howrah–Chennai main line corridor.
Key facts
| Name | Bhubaneswar New railway station |
|---|---|
| Type | Railway station |
| Location | Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | East Coast Railway |
Background
Bhubaneswar is one of the major rail hubs in eastern India, lying on the Howrah–Chennai main line. The principal station, Bhubaneswar (station code BBS), handles a large volume of long-distance and intercity trains. To ease pressure on the main station and to provide additional terminal capacity for originating and terminating services, supplementary stations and coaching terminals have been developed in the city, of which Bhubaneswar New is one.
Operations
The station falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the East Coast Railway zone of Indian Railways, with its headquarters in Bhubaneswar. It primarily caters to passenger services, supporting the broader rail network that connects Odisha with neighbouring states such as West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh.
Significance
As part of the Bhubaneswar railway complex, the station contributes to handling the growing passenger demand of a state capital that has emerged as an important commercial, educational and administrative centre in eastern India. Its role is closely tied to the wider development of suburban and intercity rail capacity in the Khurda Road division.
Related topics
- Bhubaneswar railway station
- East Coast Railway zone
- Khurda Road railway division
- Howrah–Chennai main line
- Bhubaneswar
- Indian Railways
- Rail transport in Odisha
References
- Wikidata: Q24942830
- Indian Railways – East Coast Railway zone official information