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Which Indian Railway station has the longest name? It has 57 letters

Indian Railways is one of the world's largest and busiest rail networks, a testament to the country's rich heritage and development in transportation infrastructure. As a nation, India relies heavily on railways, not only for passenger transport but also for the movement of goods.

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Indian Railways has a vast network with over 67,000 kilometres of track that spans the entire length of the country, from Kashmir in the north to Kanyakumari in the south.
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Indian Railways has a vast network with over 67,000 kilometres of track that spans the entire length of the country, from Kashmir in the north to Kanyakumari in the south.
Railway platforms in India play a pivotal role in the smooth operation of the country’s extensive rail network. With over 7,300 stations spread across the nation, railway platforms serve as hubs for passengers, cargo, and vital transit services.
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Railway platforms in India play a pivotal role in the smooth operation of the country’s extensive rail network. With over 7,300 stations spread across the nation, railway platforms serve as hubs for passengers, cargo, and vital transit services.
From bustling metropolitan cities to remote rural locations, railway platforms serve as gateways to transportation that ensure millions of people travel efficiently every day. These platforms are central to the daily functioning of Indian Railways, facilitating seamless connectivity within cities, states, and across the entire country.
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From bustling metropolitan cities to remote rural locations, railway platforms serve as gateways to transportation that ensure millions of people travel efficiently every day. These platforms are central to the daily functioning of Indian Railways, facilitating seamless connectivity within cities, states, and across the entire country.
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India has over 7,300 railway stations, and more than 15,000 railway platforms spread across the country, serving an average of 23 million passengers daily. Major cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata house some of the busiest platforms, handling thousands of trains and passengers every day.
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India has over 7,300 railway stations, and more than 15,000 railway platforms spread across the country, serving an average of 23 million passengers daily. Major cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata house some of the busiest platforms, handling thousands of trains and passengers every day.
Indian Railways is the fourth largest train network in the world, boasting around 1,14,500 kilometres of track and approximately 7,500 to 8,000 stations. But do you know which railway station in India has the longest name? Let's know about this station which is in Tamil Nadu.
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Indian Railways is the fourth largest train network in the world, boasting around 1,14,500 kilometres of track and approximately 7,500 to 8,000 stations. But do you know which railway station in India has the longest name? Let's know about this station which is in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu's Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station holds the distinction of having the longest name among all railway stations in the country. The name consists of a total of 57 letters. The station was initially known as Madras Central and later Chennai Central.
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Tamil Nadu's Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station holds the distinction of having the longest name among all railway stations in the country. The name consists of a total of 57 letters. The station was initially known as Madras Central and later Chennai Central.
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The Chennai Central Railway Station was renamed to Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station in 2019 after the central government accepted the Tamil Nadu AIADMK government's recommendation to rename the station in honour of the former Chief Minister MG Ramachandran. It connects Chennai to several parts of Northern India, including Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata as well as other regions across the country.
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The Chennai Central Railway Station was renamed to Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station in 2019 after the central government accepted the Tamil Nadu AIADMK government's recommendation to rename the station in honour of the former Chief Minister MG Ramachandran. It connects Chennai to several parts of Northern India, including Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata as well as other regions across the country.
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station holds the NSG-1 category status under the Chennai division of the Southern Railway zone. This prestigious status indicates that it is a major station with high passenger traffic and strategic importance. Serving as the primary terminus in the city, it is not only one of the busiest railway stations in Southern India but also a key hub for both regional and long-distance trains.
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Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station holds the NSG-1 category status under the Chennai division of the Southern Railway zone. This prestigious status indicates that it is a major station with high passenger traffic and strategic importance. Serving as the primary terminus in the city, it is not only one of the busiest railway stations in Southern India but also a key hub for both regional and long-distance trains.
The century-old building of the railway station, designed by architect George Harding, is one of the most prominent landmarks in Chennai. The station is also a main hub for the Chennai Suburban Railway system.  It is connected to Moore Market Complex railway station, Chennai Central metro station, Chennai Park railway station, and Chennai Park Town railway station.
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The century-old building of the railway station, designed by architect George Harding, is one of the most prominent landmarks in Chennai. The station is also a main hub for the Chennai Suburban Railway system. It is connected to Moore Market Complex railway station, Chennai Central metro station, Chennai Park railway station, and Chennai Park Town railway station.
Earlier, it was Andhra Pradesh's Venkatanarasimharajuvaripeta Railway Station that held the title of having the longest Railway station name in India.
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Earlier, it was Andhra Pradesh's Venkatanarasimharajuvaripeta Railway Station that held the title of having the longest Railway station name in India.
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