Which railway station in India has maximum number of platforms?

Which railway station in India has maximum number of platforms?

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India's railway network is the fourth-largest in the world, with crores of passengers traveling by train daily.

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It is estimated that around 3 crore passengers travel daily on Indian Railways.

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But do you know which is the railway station with the most platforms in India?

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Howrah Junction in West Bengal is the largest railway station in the country and also one of the busiest.

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Howrah Junction has the most number of platforms, which is 23.

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The special thing about this railway station is that one does not have to cross the bridge to go from one platform to another.

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A railway line with 26 tracks has been laid at Howrah Junction.

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Howrah Railway Station was established in the year 1850.

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It serves as a gateway to Kolkata and sees an enormous daily footfall, connecting major cities across the country.

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