Grand Expo Marks Nagpur Railway Station's 100 Glorious Years Of Service
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Officials said public can visit the exhibition to learn more about the station's rich history. Such activities are part of year-long centenary celebrations which began in January, they said.
The centenary exhibition features rare archival photographs, historical documents, vintage ticketing instruments, railway uniforms, and 3D models of past and future station infrastructure. LED displays and artefacts trace the journey of the station from colonial times to modern-day transformation under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
Nagpur divisional railway manager Vinayak Garg has invited all passengers, rail enthusiasts, and the general public to visit the exhibition and witness the centennial legacy. "Central Railway invites everyone to be a part of this proud celebration of heritage, progress, and national connectivity," he said.
Originally built in 1867 as Itwari station under the Great Indian Peninsula Railway (GIPR), Nagpur later emerged as a vital link between Mumbai and Kolkata.
The present red-stone building, blending Gothic and Mughal architectural styles, was inaugurated on January 15, 1925, by the then governor Sir Frank Sly and renamed Nagpur Junction in 1920. Strategically located at the intersection of Howrah–Mumbai and Delhi–Chennai trunk routes, the station has grown into one of the busiest and most crucial junctions in the Indian Railways network.
Nagpur station also witnessed key moments in Indian history.
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Mahatma Gandhi arrived here in 1920 during the Non-Cooperation Movement. More recently, on December 11, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off Vande Bharat Express and laid the foundation stone for the station's redevelopment.
Currently, a massive ₹488 crore redevelopment project is underway, aimed at transforming Nagpur station into a world-class facility. The upgraded station will feature a modern roof plaza, multimodal integration, 28 lifts, 31 escalators, basement parking, and Divyangjan-friendly infrastructure to enhance the overall travel experience.
Nagpur station today handles 283 trains daily, with an average footfall of over 68,000 passengers. In FY 2023-24, the total passenger count stood at 2.36 crore, underlining its significance in India's railway network.
E-wheelchair service at Rs100
Enhancing accessibility and passenger convenience, Central Railway's Nagpur division launched an electric wheelchair (e-wheelchair) facility at Nagpur station.
This service is introduced under the non-fare revenue (NFR) initiative, offering greater mobility, safety, and comfort to elderly, sick, and differently-abled passengers.
The e-wheelchair facility consists of battery-operated electric wheelchairs designed for smooth and hassle-free movement across the station premises. Operated by trained staff, the service ensures safe and assisted mobility for passengers in need.
The facility is available at all major entry and exit points, as well as platforms.
Passengers can book the service in advance through deputy station superintendent (commercial), station helpdesks, or the customer helpline. The service is offered at a nominal charge of Rs100 per passenger. This facility is expected to significantly improve the station experience for passengers requiring mobility assistance and reflects the division's ongoing efforts toward inclusive infrastructure development.
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