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8 Largest Railway Stations In India

17 JULY, 2023

Sweta Gupta

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Howrah Railway Station 090106 SM

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With a whopping 23 platforms, it caters to over a million passengers each day. It boasts the largest number of railway platforms in the country, making it one of the busiest and most lively stations.

1. howrah, west bengal

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Divided into two terminals, the northern and southern terminals, with a grand total of 21 platforms. With 14 platforms in the north and 7 in the south, it caters to nearly 1.8 million passengers every day.

2. SEALDAH, KOLKATA

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus 1

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, the liveliest railway station in India, was formerly known as Victoria Terminus. It has a total of 18 platforms. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

3. CST, MUMBAI

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Known for its impeccable cleanliness, Puratchi Thalaivar Dr MG Ramachandran Central Railway Station has a total of 17 platforms, with five suburban trains and 12 handling long-distance journeys.

4. CHENNAI CENTRAL (mas)

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New Delhi Railway Station GettyImages 1242177475

The New Delhi Railway Station is the fourth busiest in India! With its 16 platforms, this hub sees over 350 trains roll in and out every day.

5. NEW DELHI STATION

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Old Delhi Railway Station India Today Archive

The historic Delhi Junction railway station, where nostalgia meets modern-day travel! The oldest railway station in Old Delhi, it carries a rich heritage and has 16 platforms.

6. DELHI JUNCTION

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The largest railway hub in Gujarat and the second most profitable in the Western Railway Division. It has 12 platforms and sees a busy schedule of around 340 trains daily.

7. AHMEDABAD JUNCTION

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Kharagpur Station Aerial view of Kharagpur station

This lively heart of the South Eastern Railway Zone in West Bengal has 12 platforms. It is the world's third-longest railway platform, stretching an impressive 1,072.5 metres.

1. KHARAGPUR JUNCTION, WB

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