May 2, 2024, 10:37 PM IST

8 longest railway platforms in the world

Prashant Tamta

India has the world's longest railway platform. Several longest platforms are in India. Check list here:

Bilaspur Station (802 m) - It is located in Chhattisgarh and has length of 802 meter. (AI image)

Pilibhit Junction (900 m) - The station comprises 5 platforms and is located in Uttar Pradesh in India.

Chennai Egmore (925.22 m) - It is the 5th longest platform in India and the 6th longest in the world.

State Street Subway (1067 m) - This platform in Chicago (US) is known for its efficiency and ranked among globe’s lengthiest railway stations.

Kharagpur railway station (1170 m) - It is located in West Bengal and was inaugurated in 2013 after remodelling.

Kollam Junction (1180 m) - Located in Kerala, it is one of the oldest railway stations in India.

Gorakhpur Railway Station (1366 m) - This railway platform in Uttar Pradesh comes 2nd on the list.

Hubbali Railway Station (1505 m) - It is the world's longest railway platform. Inaugurated in March 2023, it is situated in Karnataka.