With the completion of the Kazipet–Balharshah link in 1929, Chennai was directly linked to Delhi.[2]
The Gondia–Nagbhir–Nagpur line was opened for traffic in 1908. The Nagbhir–Rajoli line was opened in 1913 and extended up to Chanda Fort.[3] Work for conversion to 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge of the 240 km (149 mi) narrow-gauge Gondia–Chanda Fort line started in December 1992. The fourth phase covering Nagbhir–Chanda Fort section was opened on 13 January 1999 and the Chanda Fort–Balharshah section was opened from 2 July 1999.[4]
The Ramagundam–Balharshah–Wardha–Nagpur sector was electrified in 1988–89.[5] The Gondia–Nagbhir–Balharshah line was electrified in 2018.
Amenities
The railway station has computerized reservation counters, STD/PCO booth, retiring room, waiting room, vegetarian and non-vegetarian refreshments and book stall.[6]
