 The Station is upgraded with reservation facilities through ticket counters in the year 1995.It is also upgraded with RailTel free WiFi facilities.The Station is also upgraded with a "Digital Museum Video Wall" on the entrance of the station that will showcase the rich heritage of Indian Railways and other information related to rail travellers

On 19th May 1961, during the Bengali Language Movement of Barak Valley, Assam Police opened fire on unarmed demonstrators at Silchar railway station in which 11 protesters were killed.