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7 oldest railway stations in India that are still operational

The 7 oldest railway stations in India that are still operational include Chhatrapati Shivaji terminus, Howrah Junction and Kanpur central railway station.

manmath-nayak Edited By: Manmath Nayak @manmathnayak2 [Published on: November 14, 2024 23:09 IST]
  • There are some of the oldest railway stations that are still operational in the country. As the backbone of the nation in terms of connectivity, Indian railways boast a diverse heritage, with several stations dating back to the British colonial era.
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    There are some of the oldest railway stations that are still operational in the country. As the backbone of the nation in terms of connectivity, Indian railways boast a diverse heritage, with several stations dating back to the British colonial era.
  • Chhatrapati Shivaji terminus in Mumbai: Formerly known as Victoria Terminus, its construction began in 1878 and was completed in 1887.
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    Chhatrapati Shivaji terminus in Mumbai: Formerly known as Victoria Terminus, its construction began in 1878 and was completed in 1887.
  • Howrah Junction in Kolkata: Located in Kolkata, this railway station was established in 1854, making it the second oldest surviving railway station complex in the country.
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    Howrah Junction in Kolkata: Located in Kolkata, this railway station was established in 1854, making it the second oldest surviving railway station complex in the country.
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  • Royapuram railway station in Chennai: It holds the distinction of being the third oldest operational railway station in India and commenced operations in June 1856.
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    Royapuram railway station in Chennai: It holds the distinction of being the third oldest operational railway station in India and commenced operations in June 1856.
  • Allahabad Junction in Uttar Pradesh: Established in 1859, it is one of the oldest and busiest railway stations in Uttar Pradesh.
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    Allahabad Junction in Uttar Pradesh: Established in 1859, it is one of the oldest and busiest railway stations in Uttar Pradesh.
  • Kanpur central in Uttar Pradesh: Originally known as Cawnpore Barracks Station, it was established in 1859.
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    Kanpur central in Uttar Pradesh: Originally known as Cawnpore Barracks Station, it was established in 1859.
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  • Old Delhi railway station in Delhi: THis railway station was established in 1864 and is one of the oldest railway stations in Delhi.
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    Old Delhi railway station in Delhi: THis railway station was established in 1864 and is one of the oldest railway stations in Delhi.
  • Vadodara Junction in Gujarat: This railway station was established in 1861 during the British era and serves as a crucial railway station in western India.
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    Vadodara Junction in Gujarat: This railway station was established in 1861 during the British era and serves as a crucial railway station in western India.
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