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India is home to the world's longest railway platform, find out where it is

Did you know that the world's longest railway platform is in India? If not, today we will take you on a journey to the longest railway platform in the world, located right here in India.

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Edited By: Arushi Jaiswal @JaiswalArushi
Published on: January 30, 2025 12:11 IST
Indian Railways, often referred to as the lifeline of India, has consistently expanded its network over the years. With over 7,000 railway stations and more than 13,000 passenger trains, it serves millions of people daily. But did you know that the world's longest railway platform is located right here in India? Let’s take a look at this remarkable achievement.
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Indian Railways, often referred to as the lifeline of India, has consistently expanded its network over the years. With over 7,000 railway stations and more than 13,000 passenger trains, it serves millions of people daily. But did you know that the world's longest railway platform is located right here in India? Let’s take a look at this remarkable achievement.
The Indian state of Karnataka is home to the world's longest railway station. A railway station located in the western part of the state holds the record for the world's longest railway platform.
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The Indian state of Karnataka is home to the world's longest railway station. A railway station located in the western part of the state holds the record for the world's longest railway platform.
Yes, the world's largest railway platform is in India. The Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji Hubballi Junction (SSS Hubballi Junction) in Karnataka holds the record for the longest railway platform in the world.
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Yes, the world's largest railway platform is in India. The Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji Hubballi Junction (SSS Hubballi Junction) in Karnataka holds the record for the longest railway platform in the world.
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The platform at Hubli Railway Station spans an impressive 1,507 meters, approximately one and a half kilometers long. This remarkable length enables it to accommodate an entire train on the platform.
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The platform at Hubli Railway Station spans an impressive 1,507 meters, approximately one and a half kilometers long. This remarkable length enables it to accommodate an entire train on the platform.
Indian Railways' South Western Railway(SWR) zone's Hubballi has its name registered in the Guinness Book of World Records, for having the world's longest railway platform.
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Indian Railways' South Western Railway(SWR) zone's Hubballi has its name registered in the Guinness Book of World Records, for having the world's longest railway platform.
The construction of this platform cost around Rs 20 crore, and it was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2023. However, the total cost of developing the entire project amounted to approximately Rs 500 crore.
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The construction of this platform cost around Rs 20 crore, and it was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2023. However, the total cost of developing the entire project amounted to approximately Rs 500 crore.
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Hubballi Junction surpassed Gorakhpur Junction in Uttar Pradesh, which previously held the record with a platform length of 1,366 meters (4,482 feet).
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Hubballi Junction surpassed Gorakhpur Junction in Uttar Pradesh, which previously held the record with a platform length of 1,366 meters (4,482 feet).
Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji Railway Station in Hubballi is a prominent junction in Karnataka, playing a crucial role in the region's trade and commerce. This station serves as a major hub, connecting railway lines leading to Bengaluru (via Davanagere), Hosapete (via Gadag), and Vasco-Da-Gama/Belagavi (via Londa).
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Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji Railway Station in Hubballi is a prominent junction in Karnataka, playing a crucial role in the region's trade and commerce. This station serves as a major hub, connecting railway lines leading to Bengaluru (via Davanagere), Hosapete (via Gadag), and Vasco-Da-Gama/Belagavi (via Londa).
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