4 Train Stations in India You Won't Believe are Haunted

Ever taken a late train on a deserted train station and had the jitters? Well, if you’re at one of the train stations on this list, you might not just be imagining things:      

Begunkodor Train Station, West Bengal

Located in a remote village in West Bengal, this station is reportedly haunted by a white-sari draped spectral, the ghost of a lady who was run over by a train there. She has been seen dancing on the platforms and wandering along the tracks, and the sight has allegedly caused the death of a railway employee. However, these reports were rubbished by the government and the station was reopened in 2009 after being deserted for 42 years.

Rabindra Sarobar Metro Station, Kolkata

Often called the ‘paradise of suicide’ station, this metro station in Kolkata is known for the many suicides it has seen on its tracks. Late-night commuters report seeing shadows constantly appearing and disappearing around the station, apart from hearing sad screams.

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Barog Station, Shimla

The Barog tunnel/tunnel no 33/tunnel 103 is the longest tunnel on the Kalka Shimla Railway route. It takes about 2.5 minutes to cross this tunnel. Colonel Barog, a British railway engineer who was originally assigned to construct the tunnel, felt humiliated and depressed when a miscalculation about the engineering led to him being fined by the government and reprimanded in front of his workers. He ended up shooting himself while taking a walk. Though he was buried outside the then incomplete tunnel, one wonders if his spirit ever left the tunnel. It is believed that he still lingers in and around the eerie and damp tunnel making his presence felt.

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Naini Railway Station, Uttar Pradesh

Though people haven’t particularly ‘seen’ figures or shadows, a ghostly presence has been felt here; possibly of the unfortunate souls of the freedom fighters who perished in Naini Jail, not too far from the station.

Of course, we have no way of confirming these hauntings, but if you have already visited any of these places, or are the kind who likes to go ghost-hunting, do let us know in the comments below. Meanwhile, we’re planning to fly to our next holiday destination.