It is one of the oldest and busiest railway stations in India.

The first train in India travelled from Mumbai to Thane on 16 April 1853.

By May 1854, Great Indian Peninsula Railway's Mumbai–Thane line was extended to Kalyan.

[4] Amenities at Nasik Road railway station include: tourist information centre, computerized reservation office, waiting room, retiring room, light refreshments, book stall, lift and escalator.

[5] Nasik Road railway station is located at a distance of 9 km from Nashik city centre.