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Howrah Junction railway station, located in West Bengal, is widely considered India's largest railway station. 2 / 8

Howrah Junction railway station is also one of the oldest railway stations in India. 3 / 8

Howrah Junction railway station is an engineering marvel and has 23 platforms and handles over a million passengers every day, according to a press release of the Eastern Railways, dated August 19, 2025. 4 / 8

Howrah Junction railway station has a rich history that dates back to the British rule in India. In 1854, it was founded by the East India Company. 5 / 8

According to the release, o­n August 15, 1854, the first public train ran from the Howrah Junction railway station o­n the Howrah-Hooghly Main Line. 6 / 8

With 23 platforms, Howrah Junction

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