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Have You Heard Of A Railway Station Where Trains Stop Midway, And Passengers Need To Cross A River? | Video
Have You Heard Of A Railway Station Where Trains Stop Midway, And Passengers Need To Cross A River? | Video
In Ghazipur, there once stood a railway station where the tracks simply ended. Trains did not continue their journey beyond this point. Instead, passengers had to get down and find another way to cross the river before continuing their travel.
This unusual stop was known as Tari Ghat railway station. Located near the banks of the Ganga River, the station played an important role during the British era and had a unique connection with trade, river travel and local history.
The Narrator Explains Why The Station Was Built
The clip begins with the narrator explaining the history of Tari Ghat railway station and how it became important during British rule. “It dates back to the 1880s. The British needed to transport goods from Ghazipur’s famous opium factory to the entire world. Tari Ghat was then chosen as a secret logistics hub."
At that time, the British were exporting opium produced in Ghazipur to different parts of the world. For this purpose, Tari Ghat was used as an important transit point. The narrator adds, “The small rail line from Tari Ghat to Dildarnagar was considered Asia’s most unique connectivity. Goods were loaded here and transported along the banks of the Ganga to the far corners of the world."
Why Passengers Had To Stop Their Journey
The most interesting part of the story was the unusual travel route passengers had to follow. “But the most interesting thing was the broken journey. In those days, there was no railway bridge on the Ganga."
Because there was no bridge over the river, trains could not cross to the other side. As a result, every journey had to stop at Tari Ghat. “The train would stop at Tari Ghat, passengers would load their luggage on their heads and rush to the banks." From there, travellers had to cross the river in large wooden boats before continuing their journey on the other side.
“From there, they would cross the river on large wooden boats. During the rainy season, when the Ganga was in spate, this journey was no less than a deadly adventure."
Memories Of A Busy Station Still Remain
The narrator also talks about how lively the station used to be in the past. “The splendour of Tari Ghat, the tea shops, and the wait for boats still bring a sparkle to the eyes of the elderly."
For many locals, the station was more than just a stop for trains. It was a place filled with activity where passengers waited, had tea and prepared for the river crossing.
A New Bridge Changed Everything
The story then moves to the changes that have happened in recent years. “Times changed, and in 2024, a massive rail-cum-road bridge was completed. This bridge directly connected Ghazipur to Tari Ghat."
With the new bridge in place, trains no longer needed to stop at the old station. The journey that once involved boats and waiting at the riverbank became much easier. “Progress was made, but it also silenced the mysterious old Tari Ghat station forever."
Watch the video here:
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The Station Now Stands Quiet
Today, the once-busy station looks very different. “The station, once bustling with passengers, now holds only silence and overgrown grass. Trains no longer stop here, but simply speed past."
The narrator ends by reflecting on the station’s place in history. “Whether the old Tari Ghat station laments its fate or smiles at the memories, no one knows. But its name will always be etched in golden letters in the pages of Ghazipur’s history."
The caption of the video reads, “Where the railway tracks ended! The mysterious station in Ghazipur, where passengers had to disembark and take a boat. Why did the British build this unique station? And what has happened to Tari Ghat after the new bridge?"
Shared on March 7 on Instagram, the clip has received more than 1.8 million views and many comments. A user wrote, “My childhood memories are attached to this. I used to go to my grandmother’s house by catching the train." Another said, “Thari Ghat mera ghar hai."
“Even electrification k poles tak lag gye thhe waha se kaam ruk gya," someone said. “Bachapan ki yadde," another said. A person wrote, “Mene is train me bachpan me safar kiya."
Source: News18
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