Birbhum's 'Ghostly' Rail Route: Palasthali Station Abandoned, Mystery Remains

• Palasthali, once a bustling railway junction connecting Jharkhand and Birbhum, is now an abandoned, skeletal structure.
• The sudden halt of train services on the Andal-Bhimgarh route has cut off thousands in border areas, with limited alternative transport.
• Lack of maintenance has left the modern station overgrown with bushes, creating an eerie atmosphere and destroying railway property.
• Locals face increased transport costs for goods, difficulty for students, and challenges in emergency medical travel.
• Residents demand Eastern Railway resume passenger services to revive the area's economy, but the reason for the halt remains unknown.