Itarsi Junction Layover & Transfer Guide
Itarsi, Madhya Pradesh • 7 Operating Platforms
The ultimate crossroad of India: where the North-South corridor (Delhi ↔ Chennai) intersects the East-West corridor (Mumbai ↔ Kolkata via Jabalpur). Over 300 express trains cross here every 24 hours.
Station Entrances & Exit Portals
Major Indian junctions have completely different access roads on either side. Avoid taxi drop-offs on the wrong side.
Primary terminal entrance, booking office, and taxi stand.
Secondary access road.
Layover Facilities & Cloakroom Rules
Essential station services verified against Indian Railways guidelines.
- • Location: Platform 1, beside waiting halls
- • Rate: ₹25 per luggage item per 24 hours
- • Mandatory Rule: Rigid locks required on bags.
- • Lounge: No private lounge; 24x7 Upper Class AC Waiting Halls available.
- • Night Safety: Well-lit 24/7 passenger hall on Platform 1 with RPF outpost.
AC dormitories and private rooms are available at Itarsi Junction for travelers holding a confirmed or RAC PNR ticket.
Book Retiring Room on IRCTC- • Fresh tea stalls
- • IRCTC Refreshment Room on PF 1 & 2
- • Seat delivery available via IRCTC eCatering / Swiggy on platform
Connecting Corridors via Itarsi Junction
Key cross-country routes that change trains at ET:
Itarsi ↔ Bhopal Hub Shuttle
Key Trains: Bhopal Express, Vande Bharat, Grand Trunk Express
Itarsi ↔ Nagpur / Southern Junction
Key Trains: Tamil Nadu Express (12622), Kerala Express (12626)