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One Platform, Two Stations: Unique Tale of a Railway Station in UP

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A unique distinction

A railway station in Uttar Pradesh boasts a distinct feature. Its platform straddles the border area between two districts. 
 

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Kanchausi

When a platform halts at the platform of this railway station, half of it lies within one district while the other half extends into the border area of another district. 
 

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The Kanchausi railway station is in Kanpur, UP

It is situated on the Delhi-Howrah railway route via Kanpur Dehat area. This station falls on the border of Auraiya and Kanpur district. 
 

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Half and half

Due to its interesting location, half of the trains are stationed in Kanpur Dehat while the remaining half in Auraiya district. 
 

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Station office

The station office of Kanchausi railway station is situated in the border region of Kanpur Dehat.
 

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Stopovers

Initially, only passenger trains made stopovers at this station. Recently, as a trial measure, Farakka Express also makes a stop here.

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