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SpotGenie Fact: India’s Most Crowded Railway Station

Howrah Junction in Kolkata is officially the most crowded railway station in India, handling over 10 lakh passengers and more than 1,000 trains daily across 23 platforms. Here’s why it remains India’s busiest rail hub and one of the largest stations in the world.

Pratik Kamble

10 Dec 2025 — 1 min read

SpotGenie Fact: India’s Most Crowded Railway Station

🚦 SpotGenie Fact, Which Station Is the Most Crowded in India?

When you talk about rush, chaos, and unstoppable movement, one station stands above every other in India, Howrah Junction, Kolkata.
It isn’t just India’s most crowded station; it also ranks among the busiest railway stations in the world.

🏆 India’s Most Crowded Railway Station: Howrah Junction (HWH)

Located on the western bank of the Hooghly River, Howrah is Eastern India’s most important rail gateway.

📊 Why Howrah Is #1

Daily Footfall: 10+ lakh passengers
Trains Handled Daily: 1,000+ trains
Platforms: 23 platforms (highest in India)
Connectivity: Direct links to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Guwahati & major metros
Infrastructure Scale: One of the largest railway stations globally

Howrah’s blend of suburban + long-distance operations creates unmatched daily traffic.

🚉 Other Super-Busy Railway Stations in India

1️⃣ Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Mumbai

UNESCO World Heritage station
Backbone of Mumbai suburban rail
Serves millions daily

2️⃣ New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS)

Second busiest by footfall
India’s highest revenue-generating station

3️⃣ Sealdah Railway Station, Kolkata

Handles over 10 lakh daily passengers
One of India’s busiest suburban terminals

4️⃣ Kanpur Central (CNB)

Key junction on the Delhi–Howrah corridor
Heavy footfall & massive train traffic

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