India's last railway station,  where no trains ever stop

Located in the Habibpur area of the Malda district in West Bengal, Singhabad is a unique Indian railway station where no passenger trains have stopped for decades. This station marks the point where the Indian border ends and the Bangladesh border begins.

Built during the British era, Singhabad was once a pivotal link between Kolkata and Dhaka, playing a crucial role in colonial trade routes. Prominent figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Subhash Chandra Bose were known to have travelled through this station to go to Dhaka.

After India's partition in 1947, Singhabad lost its prominence as train routes were redrawn, significantly reducing its passenger services. Following Bangladesh's independence in 1971, the station's primary role shifted to facilitating freight traffic, primarily for international trade.

Key agreements between India and neighboring countries, first in 1978 and then in 2011, expanded Singhabad's freight operations, particularly for transit to Nepal and Bangladesh.

Singhabad now serves exclusively as a freight station. Its platforms lie deserted, with passenger facilities like ticket counters rendered out of date.

The station's British-era design stands intact, symbolizing its historical roots even as it transitions to a specialized freight hub.

 Singhabad has been instrumental in promoting seamless trade between India, Bangladesh, and Nepal, fostering cross-border economic cooperation.

Today, Singhabad stands in stark contrast to its past. The station reflects the ever-changing dynamics of geopolitics, shifting from a bustling passenger hub to simply managing freight.

This information is not DNA's opinion  but obtained from media reports