Bayana Junction is a railway station in the town of Bayana in the Bharatpur district of Rajasthan, India. It serves as a junction on the broad-gauge network of Indian Railways and is operated under the North Central Railway zone. The station handles both passenger and freight movement and is an important regional rail node in eastern Rajasthan.
| Name | Bayana Junction |
|---|---|
| Station code | BXN |
| Location | Bayana, Bharatpur district, Rajasthan |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | North Central Railway |
| Line | Mathura–Kota section, branch to Agra Fort |
| Gauge | Broad gauge (1,676 mm) |
| Electrified | Yes |
| Type | Junction station |
The station is situated in Bayana, a historic town in the Bharatpur district of eastern Rajasthan. It lies in a region with significant agricultural traffic and connects rural Rajasthan with the trunk routes that run between Delhi, Agra, Mathura and Kota.
Bayana Junction lies on the Mathura–Kota railway line, which forms part of the broader Delhi–Mumbai trunk corridor via Kota. From Bayana, a branch line diverges towards Agra Fort, giving the station its junction status. Through this configuration, Bayana provides connections in four principal directions:
The station is served by long-distance express trains running between northern, western and central India, in addition to passenger and MEMU services that cater to short-distance commuters. As a junction, it also handles the exchange of through coaches and the reversal or redirection of certain services towards the Agra Fort branch. The route through Bayana is electrified, allowing electric traction for both passenger and freight trains.
Bayana Junction's importance comes from its position on the Mathura–Kota route, one of the principal alternatives within the Delhi–Mumbai rail axis, and from its role as the railhead for the historic town of Bayana and the surrounding rural belt of Bharatpur district. The branch to Agra Fort gives the station regional significance for movement between Rajasthan and the western Uttar Pradesh region.