India’s railway system is one of the largest in the world and is full of unique stories. Many railway stations are known for their scenic surroundings, beautiful architecture, or historic importance. However, one railway station stands out for a very unusual reason. Unlike most stations, it is built in such a way that it does not belong to just one state. Instead, this special station is shared by two states at the same time, making it truly rare in India.
Navapur Railway Station is one of India’s rare and unique stations, located exactly on the border of Maharashtra and Gujarat. A portion of the station falls in Maharashtra while the other lies in Gujarat, letting passengers stand in both states at once while waiting for their train.
Navapur Railway Station stands exactly on the Maharashtra–Gujarat border.
It lies on the busy Mumbai–Delhi main line under the Western Railway Zone, making it an important stop for trains passing between these two states.
Here, passengers can experience something truly unusual — standing in two states at once.
This border-splitting design makes Navapur a one-of-a-kind station in India.
Navapur station was built during the British colonial period. At that time, the railway line was laid right along the state border. Even when state boundaries were reorganized later, the station remained exactly where it was, keeping its two-state identity intact for decades.
One of the most interesting sights here is the visible border line across the platform. Visitors often take photos with one foot in Maharashtra and the other in Gujarat — a fun and memorable experience for travellers.
Being on an important route, Navapur is served by both passenger and express trains.
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