Delhi Mumbai everyone left behind! This is India’s largest railway station, where a mini Kumbh gathers every day.

News India Live, Digital Desk: If I ask you which is the largest railway station in India, what will be your answer? Perhaps the name of New Delhi comes to your mind, or the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus of Mumbai. And if you are from UP, you might think that some junction would be from there. But wait! Your guess may be wrong. Because India’s largest railway station (in terms of platforms) is neither in Delhi, nor in Mumbai, nor in Uttar Pradesh. This station is a place which we call “Cities of Joy”. Yes, we are talking about Howrah Junction of West Bengal. Come, today let us tell you some things about this historical and huge station which will surprise you. 23 platforms! Believe me, this is no joke, we and you usually go to such stations where there are 4, 6 or maximum 10 platforms. There are 16 platforms in New Delhi, but you will get tired counting the platforms at Howrah Junction. There are a total of 23 platforms here! This is the highest number of platforms at any station in India. This means that 23 trains can stand here at the same time. Isn’t it amazing? The daily movement of 10 lakh passengers, not just the platform, the crowd here is also no less than a record. Statistics show that more than 1 million passengers travel at Howrah station every day. Even many small countries of the world do not have this much population. Be it morning or night, there is never silence at the station. It seems as if the entire city is contained inside the station. This ‘Bahubali’ of the British era is howrah station is not only big but also very old. It was built during the British period and even today its red brick building is known for its beauty and strength. Built on the banks of the Hooghly River, this station is not only the pride of Kolkata but is also the heartbeat of the Indian Railways. Next time if you ever go to West Bengal, do not forget to visit this huge railway station along with Howrah Bridge. Seeing its hustle and bustle and size, you will realize how vast and amazing the Indian Railways network actually is.

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