This was known earlier (until the mid 90s) as "Wardha East" (station code WRE) It is located at 279 m above sea level and has five platforms.

[1] It is notable for the extremely steep rail curve south of the station requiring inbound and outbound trains to slow down considerably.

[citation needed] The first passenger train in India travelled from Mumbai to Thane on 16 April 1853.

Bhusawal railway station was set up in 1860, and in 1867 the GIPR branch line was extended to Nagpur.

[2] Before establishment of Sevagram railway station, north–south-bound trains had to get their engines reversed in opposite direction, which was a very time-consuming process.