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Did you know? These two railway stations in Maharashtra exist on either side of tracks

Railway stations in India are often known for their unusual or funny names. But did you know there are two railway stations in Maharashtra that exist on either side of the tracks? Let's explore these unique stations.

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Edited By: Arushi Jaiswal @JaiswalArushi
Published on: September 17, 2025 13:42 IST
These stations in India stand out for their unusual closeness to each other. And it's not about a quick train ride. Here moving from one station to the other is as simple as crossing the platform from one side to the other.
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These stations in India stand out for their unusual closeness to each other. And it's not about a quick train ride. Here moving from one station to the other is as simple as crossing the platform from one side to the other.
You will be amazed to know that Shrirampur and Belapur are two different stations in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, which are both at the same location on the railway route but on opposite sides of the track.
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You will be amazed to know that Shrirampur and Belapur are two different stations in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, which are both at the same location on the railway route but on opposite sides of the track.
Interestingly, one side of the platform is the Shrirampur railway station and the other side is the Belapur railway station.
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Interestingly, one side of the platform is the Shrirampur railway station and the other side is the Belapur railway station.
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Several trains halt at Shrirampur Railway Station during their journeys, while others stop at Belapur and depart from there, making both stations active despite their unusual proximity.
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Several trains halt at Shrirampur Railway Station during their journeys, while others stop at Belapur and depart from there, making both stations active despite their unusual proximity.
This often creates confusion among passengers while boarding, as they struggle to figure out whether their train is arriving at Shrirampur or Belapur, or from which side they need to board.
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This often creates confusion among passengers while boarding, as they struggle to figure out whether their train is arriving at Shrirampur or Belapur, or from which side they need to board.
In recent times, railway authorities have installed multiple signboards along the entire length of the platform on both sides to clearly distinguish between the two stations, aiming to reduce passenger confusion.
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In recent times, railway authorities have installed multiple signboards along the entire length of the platform on both sides to clearly distinguish between the two stations, aiming to reduce passenger confusion.
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Both these stations are roughly 37 km away from Shirdi Railway Station, making them a common pass-through point for devotees headed to Shirdi.
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Both these stations are roughly 37 km away from Shirdi Railway Station, making them a common pass-through point for devotees headed to Shirdi.
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