STATES AND UNION TERRITORIES OF INDIA
WEST BENGAL - Info & Snippets
* 3 Apr 2026
5 Indian Railway stations that connect to other countries, 4 of which are located in West Bengal and 1 in Bihar.
- Haldibari Railway Station
Located 4.5 km from the Bangladesh border in West Bengal, Haldibari
Railway Station connects with Chilhati Station in Bangladesh.
Operational since December 2020, the Mitali Express began its service in
2021, running from New Jalpaiguri Junction to Dhaka, with a stop at
Haldibari.
- Singhabad Railway Station
Located in Malda district, West Bengal, this is an important freight
transit point linking to Rohanpur in Bangladesh and to Nepal.
- Petrapole Railway Station
Located in the North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, this station
connects to Benapole in Bangladesh and is the starting point for the
Bandhan Express that runs between Kolkata and Khulna. is a crucial hub
for both passenger (need valid passports and visas) and freight
services.
- Radhikapur Railway Station
Located in West Bengal near the Bangladesh border in Uttar Dinajpur, it
connects directly to Biral Railway Station in Bangladesh. Mainly
handling freight, it plays a big role in boosting trade between India’s
eastern states like Assam and Bihar and parts of Bangladesh.
- Jaynagar Railway Station In Bihar’s Madhubani district
Sources:
5 Indian Railway stations that connect you to other countries, ET Online, 15 Jan 15 2025
India’s International Train Links: These 5 Indian Stations Connect You To Another Country By Train, Zee Media Bureau, 6 Jun 2025
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