India has one of the largest railway networks in the world, and its railway stations are some of the busiest in the world. Here is a list of the top 10 biggest railway stations in India, ranked by the number of platforms:
Howrah Junction which has 23 platforms is the busiest railway station in India, and it is one of the busiest in the world. It is located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Sealdah Junction which has 21 platforms is the second busiest railway station in India, and it is also located in Kolkata.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus which has 18 platforms is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it is one of the most iconic buildings in Mumbai.
Chennai Central which has 17 platforms is the largest railway station in South India, and it is a major transportation hub for the city of Chennai.
New Delhi Railway Station which has 16 platforms is the largest railway station in North India, and it is a major transportation hub for the city of New Delhi.
Ahmedabad Junction which has 12 platforms is the main railway station of Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Kharagpur Junction which has 12 platforms is a railway station in Kharagpur of Paschim Medinipur district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Kanpur Central which has 10 platforms is a central and junction railway station in the city of Kanpur and is one of the five central Indian railway stations.
Allahabad Junction which has 10 platforms is a railway station on the Howrah–Delhi main line.
Patna Junction which has 10 platforms is a major railway station in the capital city of Patna in the Indian state of Bihar.
These railway stations are all major transportation hubs, and they serve millions of passengers each year. They are also important landmarks in their respective cities, and they are often visited by tourists.
If you are ever in India, be sure to visit one of these amazing railway stations. You will not be disappointed.
