In 1882–84 the Bengal Central Railway Company constructed two lines: one from
Dum Dum to
Khulna, now in
Bangladesh, via Bangaon and the other linking
Ranaghat and Bangaon. The Bengal Central Railway was formed in 1881 to construct and operate a line to Khulna. It was merged with
Eastern Bengal Railway in 1903.
Dum Dum–
Barasat–
Ashoknagar–
Habra–
Gobardanga–Bangaon sector was electrified in 1963–64.
Redevelopment In 2024,
Ministry of Railways allocated for the redevelopment purpose of this station under the
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. After the redevelopment, the station will have a new aesthetically designed building, equipped with modern amenities like free
Wi-Fi, drinking water facilities, upgraded toilets, more comfortable sitting chairs, AC Waiting rooms and escalators etc. ==Routes==