Achintya Das's Dream Halts Trains: Bengal Border Station's Unique History
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News18•29-01-2026, 17:38
Achintya Das's Dream Halts Trains: Bengal Border Station's Unique History
- •Angua Halt Station, located in Paschim Medinipur near the Bengal-Odisha border, serves thousands despite being a small stop.
- •The station was established due to the persistent efforts of Achintya Das, a local resident and railway officer.
- •Achintya Das, who joined Indian Railways in 1956, campaigned for four years to get a station built in Angua to alleviate local suffering.
- •The station, established in 1988, significantly improved connectivity and socio-economic conditions for 10-12 villages.
- •Achintya Das, who passed away in 2014, is remembered for his dedication and for fighting railway cases pro bono.
Why It Matters: Achintya Das's relentless efforts led to the creation of Angua Halt Station, transforming a Bengal border region.
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