India's Busiest Railway Stations Revealed: Kolkata Dominates Top Spots
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News18•22-01-2026, 14:30
India's Busiest Railway Stations Revealed: Kolkata Dominates Top Spots
- •Howrah Junction in Kolkata tops the list as one of the world's busiest, handling over 10 lakh passengers daily with 23 platforms.
- •Sealdah Junction, also in Kolkata, ranks second, serving as the backbone of the city's suburban rail system with 21 platforms.
- •Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is third, known for its Victorian-Gothic architecture and 18 platforms.
- •Chennai Central secures the fourth position, acting as a major rail gateway for Tamil Nadu and the southern region with 17 platforms.
- •New Delhi Railway Station completes the top five, featuring 16 platforms and the world's largest Route Relay Interlocking System for efficient train movement.
Why It Matters: Kolkata hosts two of India's top five busiest railway stations, highlighting its crucial role in the national rail network.
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