News India At a glance: Longest railway platforms in India

At a glance: Longest railway platforms in India

New Delhi: Indian Railway is the life line of the nation. It covers each nook and corner of the country. It has a vast network connecting every city of the country which makes it world's

Kollam Junction

Kollam Junction is situated in the city of Kollam in southern state Kerala.

The station has the second longest railway platforms of India. The length is 1,180.5 metre.

It is also the second largest railway station in Kerala in terms of area after Shoranur Junction and is one of the oldest railway stations in the state.

Station code is QLN.

Kollam station also boasts a record of having stops for all trains passing through the station. It is the third busiest railway station in Kerala.

There are a total of 17 tracks. The station has 5 platforms for handling long distance, passenger, MEMU & goods trains.

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