India’s 8 biggest railway stations with most platforms
Mahipal Chouhan
Howrah Junction (HWH):
HWH, India's largest station, has 23 platforms, serving over 280 trains daily. Electrified since 1954, it's a green metro station since 1854.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT):
CSMT, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, features 18 platforms with neo-gothic architecture. Handling 130 daily trains, it's a century-old Mumbai landmark.
Chennai Central Railway Station (MAS):
MAS, with 17 platforms, is Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station. Busiest in South India, 5,50,000 passengers daily benefit from its two terminals.
New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS):
NDLS, near Connaught Place, boasts 16 platforms and 18 tracks, serving around 235 trains daily to 2.13 lakh passengers.
Ahmedabad Junction (ADI):
ADI, under Western Railways, has 12 platforms and 16 tracks, generating high revenue. Offering facilities like toilets, elevators, and a VIP lounge.
Kharagpur Junction Railway Station (KGP):
KGP, famous for its long platform, features 12 platforms and 24 tracks, handling 256 daily trains and serving West Bengal.
Gorakhpur Junction Railway Station (GKP):
GKP in Gorakhpur has one of the world's largest platforms, 10 platforms, and 28 tracks, handling around 190 daily trains.
Kanpur Central (CNB):
CNB, inaugurated in 1930, is among India's largest stations with 10 platforms and 28 tracks. A busy hub with over 400 daily trains.