Betul railway station (station code: BZU) is a railway station situated in the town of Betul in the Betul district of Madhya Pradesh, India. It lies on the Itarsi–Nagpur section of the Howrah–Allahabad–Mumbai line and is administered under the Nagpur division of the Central Railway zone of Indian Railways.
| Station name | Betul railway station |
|---|---|
| Station code | BZU |
| Location | Betul, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Line | Itarsi–Nagpur section, Howrah–Allahabad–Mumbai line |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | Central Railway |
| Division | Nagpur |
| Electrification | Yes (overhead 25 kV AC) |
Betul railway station serves as the principal railhead for the district headquarters town of Betul, located on the Satpura plateau of southern Madhya Pradesh. The station handles a mix of long-distance mail/express trains and passenger services, owing to its position on one of the major north–south trunk routes of Indian Railways connecting central India with the Vidarbha region and onward to Mumbai.
The Itarsi–Nagpur line, on which Betul lies, forms a vital segment of the broader rail corridor linking Delhi and northern India with Nagpur, Mumbai and the south. The route passes through hilly and forested terrain of the Satpura range, and Betul is among the more important intermediate stations along this stretch.
The line has been progressively upgraded over the decades with doubling and electrification, allowing for higher train frequencies and the operation of electric-hauled long-distance services through the station.
The station is a halt for several superfast, mail and express trains running between destinations such as Mumbai, Nagpur, Bhopal, Itarsi, Jabalpur, New Delhi, Amritsar and Howrah. It also caters to local passenger trains operating within the Nagpur division, providing connectivity to smaller towns along the Itarsi–Nagpur corridor.
As the main railway station of Betul district, the station is the primary mode of long-distance public transport for the region. It supports the movement of passengers and freight associated with the district's agricultural economy and the broader Satpura belt. The station also functions as a gateway for travellers visiting nearby destinations in the Satpura highlands.