Howrah Railway Station has 23 platforms, making it one of the busiest and biggest railway stations in the country.
New Delhi: Indian Railways, with its extensive network, is indeed a crucial backbone of India’s economy and growth, facilitating transportation, trade, and industrial development, while also contributing to job creation and regional connectivity. The sector has witnessed massive changes in the last 10 years under the Modi government. The Railway Ministry has implemented a slew of initiatives that have made the traveling experience of the passengers comfortable and convenient. Starting from platform redevelopment to introducing new trains, the sector has seen a number of changes over the years.
Known to be the world’s oldest and largest public transport networks, Indian Railways has more than 7,000 stations and runs over 22,000 trains per day ferrying over 2.4 crore passengers daily. Of the thousands of stations it has, Howrah Railway Station in West Bengal is said to be the busiest.
Here are some of the key details of Howrah Station:
- Howrah Railway Station was established in 1854
- It is the oldest railway station in India and also one of the largest in area and number of platforms.
- Howrah Railway Station has 23 platforms, making it one of the busiest and biggest railway stations in the country.
- It serves as a primary gateway for rail transportation in Eastern India
- The station connects West Bengal to major cities across the country. It handles a large volume of passenger and freight traffic daily.
- The station is a key part of India’s railway history.
- It was linked to the first train journey in eastern India, from Howrah to Hooghly in 1854.
- Over time, it played a critical role in the growth of the Indian railway network.
- Howrah Station is known for its iconic colonial architecture.
- The station building, designed by British architect Halsey Ricardo, is an imposing structure with a red-brick facade, representing a blend of Victorian and Gothic styles.
Howrah Station is situated on the western bank of the Hooghly River, directly connected to Kolkata by the Howrah Bridge, one of the most famous landmarks in India. This bridge allows easy access to Kolkata’s central business areas.
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