10 Most Remote Railway Stations

Zee Media Bureau
Nov 07, 2023

Dent, UK

Highest main line station at 1,150 feet, lies on the scenic Settle-Carlisle Line, offering regular services from Leeds and Carlisle.

Tanggula Railway Station, China

Tibet's highest railway station, sits at 16,627 feet, unstaffed with infrequent stops due to its remote, uninhabited surroundings.

Okuoikojo Station, Japan

Okuoikojo Station stands on a cliff over a lake, offering an unforgettable stop on Japan's steepest railway.

Jungfraujoch, Switzerland

Nicknamed the 'Top of Europe', this station is the highest in the continent and has been providing services since 1912.

Lekhapani Station, India

Once easternmost rail stop in India—Lekhapani Station, now defunct since 1993—sits as a deserted relic near Namdapha National Park.

Rhosneigr Station, UK

Rhosneigr, a remote coastal village, has a train station a mile away amidst fields, necessitating advance notice for drop-offs and signaling for pickups.

Dunrobin Castle, Scotland

Dunrobin Castle had a private station for the Dukes of Sutherland to access their residence directly; now open for visitors during summer months.

Kácov Station, Czech Republic

Abandoned for years, once a filming location, remains a remote yet charming spot, nearly 40 miles from Prague.

Skagway, USA

Skagway, boasts a historic train station and scenic railway, offering tourists access to Glacier Gorge and Bridal Veil Falls.

Sugar Loaf Station, UK

Sugar Loaf Station, least used in Wales, near famed mountain viewpoint, once shut for 20 years due to low ridership, now averages just 14 weekly passengers.

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