West Central Railway has officially declared 14 railway stations across Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan as junctions. This decision followed consultations with the Indian Railway Conference Association (IRCA), New Delhi. The move aims to improve rail operations and passenger convenience due to the addition of new lines.
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Which stations are now junctions?
The 14 stations are spread across the Jabalpur, Bhopal, and Kota divisions. The railway department added the word junction to their names while keeping the existing station codes unchanged.
| Division | Station Name (New Junction Status) | Station Code |
|---|---|---|
| Jabalpur | Katni South Junction | KTES |
| Katni Mudwara Junction | KMZ | |
| Kaima Junction | KMA | |
| Sagma Junction | SAGM | |
| Bansapahar Junction | BNSP | |
| Bina Malkheri Junction | MAKR | |
| Katangi Khurd Junction | KTKD | |
| Kachpura Junction | KEQ | |
| Bhopal | Talvadia Junction | TLV |
| Ruthiya Junction | RTA | |
| Sant Hirdaram Nagar Junction | SHRN | |
| Kota | Gangapur City Junction | GGC |
| Ramganj Mandi Junction | RMA | |
| Gudla Junction | GQL |
Why were these stations upgraded to junctions?
Railway officials stated that the decision was based on the introduction of new rail lines, chord lines, and bypass lines. These developments increased the operational importance of these stations. The official order was issued on 15 May 2026, and the announcement was made on 21 May 2026.
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