Singabad: India's 'Last Railway Station' in Bengal Holds Rich History
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News18•22-01-2026, 16:59
Singabad: India's 'Last Railway Station' in Bengal Holds Rich History
- •Singabad Railway Station, located in Malda district, West Bengal, is known as India's 'last railway station' near the India-Bangladesh border.
- •The station was part of the Old Malda (India) and Abdulpur (Bangladesh) railway line, likely built during the British rule in the 1930s for commercial connectivity.
- •Once a bustling hub for passenger trains, services have been suspended for a long time, with only one or two freight trains operating daily.
- •Local residents recall using the railway line for daily commute before road transport was developed, highlighting its historical importance.
- •Despite no passenger services, the historic station, approximately 25 kilometers from Malda town, remains a significant landmark and attracts visitors.
Why It Matters: Singabad Railway Station in Malda, West Bengal, is India's historic 'last station' on the Bangladesh border.
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