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7 popular railway stations of India and their changed names

You may have noticed that the government is renaming railway stations across the country. Today, we will tell you about some of the popular railway stations and their changed names.

Edited By: Arushi Jaiswal
Published on: Mar 02, 2025, 01:53 PM IST
Many people are not aware that the government has changed the names of many popular railway stations across India, and we sometimes get confused when planning a train journey because of the new names.
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Many people are not aware that the government has changed the names of many popular railway stations across India, and we sometimes get confused when planning a train journey because of the new names.
Yes, it's quite common in India to rename places, railway stations, hospitals and roads. But don't worry, we're here to help you! Let's explore some popular railway stations and their new names.
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Yes, it's quite common in India to rename places, railway stations, hospitals and roads. But don't worry, we're here to help you! Let's explore some popular railway stations and their new names.
Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction (DDU), formerly known as Mughalsarai Junction, is a prominent railway station located in Uttar Pradesh's Mughalsarai. The station's name was officially changed in 2018 to honour Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya. It is home to Asia's largest railway marshaling yard.
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Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction (DDU), formerly known as Mughalsarai Junction, is a prominent railway station located in Uttar Pradesh's Mughalsarai. The station's name was officially changed in 2018 to honour Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya. It is home to Asia's largest railway marshaling yard.
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Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ) is a popular railway station in Uttar Pradesh. The station's name was officially changed from Allahabad to Prayagraj Junction by the state government in February 2020.
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Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ) is a popular railway station in Uttar Pradesh. The station's name was officially changed from Allahabad to Prayagraj Junction by the state government in February 2020.
Rani Kamlapati railway station, located in Bhopal, is the first world-class railway station in India. Formerly known as Habibganj, the station was renamed by the Madhya Pradesh government to honour Gond queen Rani Kamlapati.
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Rani Kamlapati railway station, located in Bhopal, is the first world-class railway station in India. Formerly known as Habibganj, the station was renamed by the Madhya Pradesh government to honour Gond queen Rani Kamlapati.
The Uttar Pradesh government changed the name of the railway station from Faizabad Junction to Ayodhya Cantt Railway Station in October 2021. The Ayodhya Junction Railway Station was renamed Ayodhya Dham Junction ahead of the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya in 2023.
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The Uttar Pradesh government changed the name of the railway station from Faizabad Junction to Ayodhya Cantt Railway Station in October 2021. The Ayodhya Junction Railway Station was renamed Ayodhya Dham Junction ahead of the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya in 2023.
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Udhampur railway station was changed to Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Udhampur railway station in September 2023. The station located in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur was renamed to honour Captain Tushar Mahajan.
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Udhampur railway station was changed to Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Udhampur railway station in September 2023. The station located in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur was renamed to honour Captain Tushar Mahajan.
Virangana Lakshmibai Railway Station is in the city of Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh. It was earlier known as the Jhansi Junction Railway Station. It is an important junction connecting the north to the south of the country.
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Virangana Lakshmibai Railway Station is in the city of Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh. It was earlier known as the Jhansi Junction Railway Station. It is an important junction connecting the north to the south of the country.
Oshiwara Station in Maharashtra was changed to Ram Mandir Station. The station is named after the century-old temple of Lord Ram in the vicinity of Oshiwara.
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Oshiwara Station in Maharashtra was changed to Ram Mandir Station. The station is named after the century-old temple of Lord Ram in the vicinity of Oshiwara.
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