Sewagram Junction, Wardha's north–south station
Sewagram Junction (station code SEGM, also spelt Sevagram) serves Wardha city in Maharashtra. It is in the Nagpur division of the Central Railway and is an important junction on two trunk routes, the Howrah–Mumbai line and the New Delhi–Chennai main line. It was earlier called Wardha East (code WRE).
Why Sewagram was built
Before Sewagram existed, north–south trains passing through Wardha had to have their engines reversed, a slow process. To fix this, a new station for Delhi–Chennai trains was opened in 1985. Since then, trains on the New Delhi–Chennai main line stop at Sewagram and bypass Wardha station, while Mumbai–Howrah trains still use Wardha.
History of the route
- 1853: India's first passenger train runs from Mumbai to Thane.
- 1867: the Great Indian Peninsula Railway extends its line to Nagpur, through Wardha.
- 1985: Sewagram station opens.
- 1990–91: the Badnera–Wardha sector is electrified.
The station has also been fitted with route relay interlocking for faster train operation.
Station facts
- Platforms: 5, on ten tracks
- Trains: 76 trains stopped here as of 2016
- Elevation: about 279 metres
- Parking: available
Because it is on two trunk routes, Sewagram gives Wardha direct trains towards Delhi in the north and Chennai in the south. A notable quirk is the very sharp curve just south of the station, which forces trains in both directions to slow down considerably.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Sewagram and Wardha stations?
Delhi–Chennai trains stop at Sewagram (SEGM), bypassing Wardha; Mumbai–Howrah trains use Wardha.
How many platforms does Sewagram Junction have?
Five, on ten tracks.
What was Sewagram Junction called before?
Wardha East, with the code WRE.
See timings on our train schedule page.