Nagpur Junction, one of the most iconic and heritage-rich railway stations of Indian Railways, has completed 100 glorious years of dedicated service to the nation. To mark this historic milestone, a grand centenary exhibition has been set up at the station’s west side porch premises, highlighting its architectural legacy, historical importance, and pivotal role in India’s railway and cultural journey.
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 15 January 1925 by the then-Governor Sir Frank Sly and renamed as Nagpur Junction in 1920. Strategically located at the intersection of the 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 has also witnessed key moments in Indian history. Mahatma Gandhi arrived here in 1920 during the Non-Cooperation Movement. More recently, on 11 December 2022, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi flagged off the Vande Bharat Express and laid the foundation stone for the station’s redevelopment.
The centenary exhibition features rare archival photographs, historical documents, vintage ticketing instruments, railway uniforms, and 3D models of past and future station infrastructure.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.
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.
DRM Nagpur Shri Vinayak Garg has extended a warm welcome to 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.
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