Overview
- The BJP-led Mahayuti government issued the gazette on October 15, formalizing the station’s new name.
- This step follows the 2023 decision to rename the city and district to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, a process first set in motion under the Shiv Sena-led MVA.
- Supporters describe the move as a tribute to Sambhaji Maharaj and a departure from the city’s Mughal-era association with Aurangzeb.
- Opened in 1900 under the 7th Nizam, the station lies on the Kacheguda–Manmad section within South Central Railway’s Nanded division.
- The announcement coincides with preparations for local and civic body elections, as state leaders tout the city’s tourism appeal and EV investment prospects.