Railway stations are usually bustling places, with trains arriving and departing regularly. Most operate on daily schedules, catering to commuters and travelers around the clock. But Hussainiwala Railway Station in Punjab stands out for its unusual routine—it only sees train service on two specific days each year.
An Instagram video by the user northern vlogger recently drew attention to this quiet station. The footage shows the nearly deserted platform and the lone train that appears only on rare occasions. Located between Ferozepur and the Hussainiwala border, this station serves as the terminus, with no rail tracks extending beyond it.
In the video, a man gives viewers a glimpse of the station and the single train, explaining that he arrived there from Ferozepur Cantonment. He emphasizes that this isn’t part of a regular schedule—the train runs just twice annually.
Delving into the reason behind this unusual timetable, he shares that the first day is March 23, observed as the martyrdom day of Bhagat Singh. On this day, visitors from across the country travel to Hussainiwala, prompting a special train service. The second run occurs on April 13, during the festival of Vaisakhi, when the station once again sees a surge of travelers.
With its quiet, almost forgotten atmosphere for most of the year, Hussainiwala Railway Station becomes a hub of activity only on these meaningful occasions, making it a unique landmark in Punjab’s railway network.