The stations having two lines is called a :

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  1. Crossing station
  2. Flag station
  3. Junction station
  4. Terminal station

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Option 1 : Crossing station
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Junction:

  •  If there are at least 3 separate routes coming in and out of a station, then a Junction is called. In simpler terms, there should be at least 2 separate routes for trains entering the station to depart. 

Terminal Station: 

  • When the trains can enter and exit the station in only one direction, a station is known as a terminus/terminal. In other words, the tracks end in the opposite direction. A train will exit in the same direction as it has entered.

Cantt: 

  • Cantonment stations are the stations within the Cantt area of a region. A Cantt is an area of a city where the army or armed forces are stationed. 

Wayside or crossing station:

  •  The station has two lines is called a Crossing station. The idea of a crossing station was initially conceived for single-line sections, to facilitate the crossing of trains going in opposite directions so that there may be a more rapid movement of trains.

Flag station:

  • railroad station where trains stop only when a flag or other signal is displayed or when passengers are to be discharged Also called: flag stop
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