Sikkim: India's Only State Without Railway Station

March 22, 2026·20 days ago·via The Times of India

Nestled in the Eastern Himalayas, Sikkim stands as India's sole state without a railway station, thanks to its steep mountains, deep valleys, landslide-prone areas, and high seismic activity that make rail construction daunting. Indian Railways, the nation's backbone carrying nearly 3 crore passengers daily, has yet to reach this nature lover's paradise.

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