Tucked away in the quiet landscapes of Malda district, near the India-Bangladesh border, lies Singhabad Railway Station—a nearly forgotten outpost that holds an important place in India’s rail history. Known as the last railway station in India, it once heard the footsteps of iconic leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Subhash Chandra Bose, but today it stands mostly deserted, its platforms rusting and ticket counters abandoned.
Singhabad Railway Station, located in the Habibpur area of West Bengal, was established during the British era and functioned as a key link between Kolkata and Dhaka. The station primarily served goods trains and had limited passenger traffic. Before Independence, it witnessed historic journeys, most notably those of Gandhi and Bose towards Bangladesh.
Over time, as political boundaries shifted and transport priorities changed, the station ceased to serve passengers, becoming an exclusive hub for freight transport.
After the formation of Bangladesh in 1971, Singhabad continued to play a crucial role in facilitating bilateral trade. A formal agreement signed in 1978 allowed goods trains to operate between the two countries via this route. In 2011, this pact was expanded to permit trade between Nepal and Bangladesh through India, with Singhabad serving as a key link.
Now the station operates quietly in the background. Freight trains pass through, but very few staff remain on-site. The platforms that once bustled with activity are now silent, and the infrastructure has fallen into disrepair.
With the rise of modern freight corridors and urban railway projects, remote stations like Singhabad have slowly faded into obscurity.
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