Nagpur: Central Railway has sanctioned the provision of Coaching Terminal facilities at Chandrapur Railway Station in response to consistent public demand for originating trains and extension of mail/express services from Chandrapur. This significant development aims to upgrade existing infrastructure and enhance passenger convenience while addressing operational bottlenecks in the region.

The currently underutilized Chandrapur goods shed is being repurposed to create high-level passenger platforms, thereby expanding the station's coaching capacity. In addition to the redevelopment of the goods shed area, new platforms are also being constructed on the main entry side of the station, increasing the total number of platforms to eight. This augmentation will facilitate better handling of passenger traffic and improve overall train operations.

The project is expected to substantially decongest the Balharshah Railway Station yard, located around 18 kilometers away, which currently handles a significant share of both passenger and goods traffic.

The transformation of Chandrapur into a full-fledged terminal will also result in smoother interchange of goods trains with South East Central Railway (SECR) and South Central Railway (SCR), thereby enhancing punctuality and operational efficiency. Being the district headquarters, Chandrapur has seen a regular public demand for starting direct trains to Mumbai and Pune, and this development will help fulfill that long-pending need.

To improve accessibility and passenger comfort, facilities such as Divyangjan-friendly toilets and tactile pathways will be provided. The station will also be equipped with Coach Indication Boards and an Integrated Passenger Information System (IPIS) to ensure seamless and real-time information flow for all passengers.