Top 5 Big railway stations in India

Railway stations in India are no less than tourist attractions. The stations are big, grand and extremely well-maintained. They boast of colonial era architecture and come with all the modern amenities. Some of the big and famous railway stations in India are Mumbai CST, New Delhi, Howrah, Chennai Central and Bangalore City.

1. The Mumbai Central Railway station

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The Mumbai Central railway station is located on the Western Line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway, at the intersection of Mumbai's Charni Road and Grant Road. The station is also the headquarters of the Central Railway.

Over the years, the station has been rebuilt a number of times to accommodate the ever-growing traffic. The latest redevelopment was completed in 2002, and the station is now one of the busiest in India, serving as a terminus for both long-distance and commuter trains.

2 Howrah railway station

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Howrah railway station is the largest and the busiest railway station in eastern India. It is also one of the busiest railway stations in the country, handling more than 2,000 trains and 300,000 passengers every day. The station was built in 1863 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

3 Chennai Central

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Chennai Central is the largest and the busiest railway station in southern India. It is also one of the busiest railway stations in the country, handling more than 1,500 trains and 200,000 passengers every day. The station was built in 1873 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

4 Bangalore City railway station

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Bangalore City railway station is the largest and the busiest railway station in the state of Karnataka. It is also one of the busiest railway stations in the country, handling more than 1,000 trains and 150,000 passengers every day. The station was built in 1891 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

5. New Delhi Railway station

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New Delhi railway station is the busiest and the largest railway station in India. It is also one of the oldest railway stations in the country, dating back to 1903.

The station has a total of 24 platforms and is spread over an area of 16 acres. It handles more than 3,000 trains and 500,000 passengers every day.