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India's Last Railway Station Where No Train Ever Stops; Located On India-Bangladesh Border

Last Railway Station in India: Do you know which is the last railway station in India and where it is located? Singhabad, located on the India-Bangladesh border, is considered being the last railway station in the country. This is the last railway station where the Indian border ends and the Bangladesh border begins. Singhabad railway station is located in the Habibpur area of the Malda district of Bengal.

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Updated:Aug 06, 2024, 09:20 PM IST

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India's Last Railway Station

Singhabad is often dubbed as India’s last railway station due to its unique geographical position and its role in the railway network. It does not serve as a starting or ending point for passenger trains but stands as a quiet sentinel marking the edge of the nation.

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Historical Significance

This railway established during the British era, and Singhabad holds historical importance. It was a key link between Kolkata and Dhaka, with notable figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Subhash Chandra Bose reportedly travelling was through this station en route to Dhaka before India’s independence.

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No Train Stops At Singhabad

According to the latest reports, this station is now completely silent. No train stops here for any passenger. It is used only for goods trains.

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Singhabad’s Role Changed After India’s Independence

Following India’s independence and the creation of Bangladesh in 1971, Singhabad’s function evolved. In 1978, an agreement permitted freight trains to operate from Singhabad.

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Amendment In 2011

Further, a 2011 amendment expanded its role to include transit trains to and from Nepal, making Singhabad a vital transit point for goods and underscoring its strategic importance in regional trade.

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World's Fourth-Largest Rail Network In Size

Today, Indian Railways stands as the fourth-largest rail network in the world, with a route length exceeding 68,000 km. It remains a crucial part of the country's transportation infrastructure, serving millions of passengers and handling vast amounts of freight daily. (Image Credit: Wikipedia, Freepik)