INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION

RAILWAYS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which Indian railway station has the largest number of platforms?
A
Howrah Junction
B
Sealdah Railway Station
C
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
D
None of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It has 23 platforms, and it serves more than one million passengers daily. Howrah station also has the largest number of railway platforms in India and one of the busiest railway platforms too.

Detailed explanation-2: -With 23 platforms, it has the highest train-handling capacity of any railway station in India; and is one of the busiest railway stations in terms of passenger volume per day.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hubli Railway Station in Karnataka is the world’s longest railway station. Also known as Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji – Hubballi Junction, it is operated by the South Western Railways under the Hubli division. Platform 1 of the Hubbali station, with a length of 1, 505 metres, is the longest railway platform in the world.

Detailed explanation-4: -Howrah railway station (also known as Howrah Junction or Howrah Terminus) is a railway station located in the city of Howrah, West Bengal, India. It is the oldest and largest railway complex in India.

Detailed explanation-5: -Biggest Train Station in Kolkata-Howrah Junction Railway Station.

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