SpotGenie Fact: India’s Railway Station With the Longest Name

While some railway stations in India are known for having extremely short names, others sit at the opposite extreme.

Sri Venkatanarasimharajuvaripeta holds the record for having the longest railway station name in Indian Railways, a name so long it often barely fits on station boards.

Where Is This Station Located?

• Station Name: Sri Venkatanarasimharajuvaripeta
• State: Andhra Pradesh
• Railway Zone: Southern Railway
• Rail Section: Chennai–Renigunta route
• Station Code: SVRJP

The station lies close to the Andhra Pradesh–Tamil Nadu border.

Why Is the Name So Long?

The station is named in honour of Sri Venkata Narasimha Raja, a historical ruler associated with the region.

Unlike most stations that use shortened town names, this one retained the full traditional honorific, resulting in a name with over 28 characters.

A Rare Naming Anomaly in Indian Railways

Most Indian railway stations:

• Use abbreviated town names
• Drop honorifics for convenience
• Simplify spellings over time

Sri Venkatanarasimharajuvaripeta is a rare exception where:

• The full ceremonial name was preserved
• No abbreviation was officially adopted
• The name remains unchanged in timetables and records

Operational Challenges of a Long Name

• Station boards require extended panels
• Digital displays often scroll the name
• Announcements shorten the pronunciation
• Ticketing systems rely heavily on the station code

Despite this, the station functions like any other regular halt on the network.

Railway names are not just labels, they reflect history, culture, and identity.
Sri Venkatanarasimharajuvaripeta stands as a reminder that sometimes, heritage takes precedence over convenience.

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