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What’s the Busiest Railway Station in India?

Which is India’s busiest railway station? Discover the staggering footfall and train count of this transportation mega-hub. A story from SpotGenie Facts.

Pratik Kamble

06 Jun 2025 — 1 min read

Aerial view of Howrah Junction station in Kolkata with multiple trains and platforms

Which is India’s busiest railway station? Discover the staggering footfall and train count of this transportation mega-hub. A story from SpotGenie Facts.

🧠 Did You Know?

India’s busiest railway station is Howrah Junction (HWH), located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

🚉 With over 1,000 trains halting daily, including express, suburban, and long-distance services, Howrah is the lifeblood of Eastern India’s rail transport.

It serves more than a million passengers each day, making it one of the busiest train stations in the world.

🚉 Why Howrah Junction Is So Critical

Established in 1854, it’s one of India’s oldest railway stations.
Has 23 platforms, the highest number in India.
Acts as the central hub for Eastern Railway and South Eastern Railway zones.
Handles trains bound for every corner of India — from Assam to Ahmedabad.

🧳 By the Numbers

1.5 million+ daily commuters
1,000+ train movements per day
250,000+ sq. ft. station complex
Connected directly to Kolkata metro and ferry terminals

That’s a volume bigger than most international airports — handled daily.

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