District head quarter Janjgir is connected with Rail Line of South-Eastern Railway. It is situated on Howarah—Mumbai main line. State capital Raipur is 152 KM from Janjgir through Rail route. The main railway stations of district Janjgir–Champa are Champa, Naila and Akaltara. The railway station of Janjgir is called Naila after the part of the town in which it is located. There has been several unsuccessful attempts by the local inhabitants to rename it to Janjgir. Nevertheless, attempts are still on and might enjoy success in the future
