This station is located on the single-track, 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge, Varanasi–Chhapra line.

Doubling of railway line is sanctioned and work was in progress.

[2][3][4] Due to congestion in Ballia city, it has been decided to shift railway warehousing facility for offloading train rakes to Phephna Junction.

It was reported in 2019 that development and construction was in progress and completion expected in two to three years.

[7] Phephna Junction railway station has 2 booking windows and all basic amenities like drinking water, public toilets, sheltered area with adequate seating.