Arunachal Junction is a railway junction station situated in the state of Assam, India. The station functions as a junction point on the Indian Railways network in the north-eastern region, where lines branch towards Arunachal Pradesh, giving the station its name.
| Name | Arunachal Junction railway station |
|---|---|
| Type | Railway junction station |
| State | Assam |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Region | North-East India |
The railway network in Assam has historically served as the principal gateway to the north-eastern states of India. Junction stations along this network play an important role in linking the broader Indian rail system with newer extensions into hill states such as Arunachal Pradesh, where rail connectivity has expanded only in recent decades. Arunachal Junction is one such interchange point in Assam.
As a junction, the station provides connectivity between trunk routes within Assam and lines reaching into adjoining areas. Such junctions are operationally significant for passenger movement, freight handling, and onward connectivity to remote regions of the north-east, where road access can be constrained by terrain and weather.