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Indian Railways: Did you know there are two railway stations in the country with names consisting of only two letters? If not, find out today what these shortest railway station names are.

Indian Railways transports millions of passengers to their destinations every day. Trains offer a mode of travel that allows passengers to journey according to their specific needs and budgets. Did you know there are railway stations in the country with names spanning just two letters? Upon learning these names, you might also want to know the story behind them—specifically, the reason for choosing such short and intriguing names.

Recently, Indian Railways shared information about these two stations with short names on its social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), sparking a discussion among users. So, what exactly are the names of these two stations?

Big network. Tiny names!
Ib and Od — just two letters each.#DidYouKnow #RailwayFacts pic.twitter.com/lT2A7rvD8G

— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) August 30, 2026

What are the names of the stations?

The names of these two stations are 'Od' and 'Ib'. Very few people may be aware of these stations, or perhaps most people have never heard of them at all. While many Indian Railway stations have long names, these two consist of just two letters.

Where is the Od station located?

Let’s look at some key details about the Od station and where it is situated.

This station is located near Od Road in the Ratanpura area of ​​Gujarat's Anand district.
Its name gives the station a unique identity.
It is a small rural station, so only essential amenities are available there, such as...
A ticket counter and a small waiting area. Like the Od station, the Ib station is also notable for its name.

Where is the Ib station located?

Now, regarding the Ib station: it is located in Odisha. Given this, many might wonder why the station is named 'Ib'. The answer is that it is named after the Ib River, which flows nearby.
It is a small ground-level station with only two platforms. In short, both stations possess a unique identity due to their names.

How are railway stations named?

There are approximately 7,349 to 7,469 railway stations in India. Many people might be curious about how these stations get their names. It is worth noting that railway station names are not chosen arbitrarily; rather, they are often linked to the location itself or its history. Sometimes, proposals to rename a station are even put forward by the state government.