World's largest railway station can halt 44 trains at once, also has a secret platform
World's largest railway station can halt 44 trains at once, also has a secret platform
You must have visited several railway stations across the world in your life. However, you might not be aware of the location of the world's largest railway station with 44 platforms. Let's explore the world's largest railway station.
We often visit a railway station to board a train and find it boring. But this world's largest railway station is so grand and palace-like that it will force you to visit just for a stroll to experience its stunning beauty.
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The title of the world’s largest railway station belongs to Grand Central Terminal in New York City. The station was constructed between 1903 and 1913. Although construction was not yet entirely complete, Grand Central Terminal officially opened to great fanfare at 12:01am on Sunday, February 2, 1913. More than 150,000 visited on opening day.
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Grand Central Terminal, boasting 44 platforms and 67 tracks spread across two underground levels, holds the Guinness World Record as the largest railway station in the world. You can guess the grandeur of this railway station from the fact that it took 10 years to build it.
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This station is an architectural marvel spanning over 48 acres. Resembling a grand palace, its stunning beauty attracts not only travelers but also visitors who come simply to admire its magnificence. If you visit this railway station, you will feel like stepping into a palace, with its grandeur surpassing even the most majestic palaces.
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According to media reports, more than 1,25,000 passengers travel from here every day. On average, 660 Metro North trains pass through here every day.
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With the immense number of visitors passing through Grand Central Terminal, it's no surprise that over 19,000 items are reported lost annually. From umbrellas to wallets, the lost-and-found office remains bustling with passengers seeking to retrieve their belongings.
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Many Hollywood films have been shot at this railway station. Its allure is so captivating that more people visit to admire its magnificence than to board a train.
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One of Grand Central’s main attractions, the four-faced opal clock in the Main Concourse, is a meeting place for visitors and locals alike. You know you’re a New Yorker when you’ve told a friend to "meet me at the clock".
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Interestingly, Grand Central Terminal features a hidden platform beneath the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. This secret platform was used by President Franklin D Roosevelt for discreet exits from the hotel. However, a secret platform, known as Track 61, has never been accessible for regular passenger services.
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From the renowned Whispering Gallery, where whispers carry across the arched halls with astonishing clarity, to the celestial charm of the Main Concourse's inverted astrological mural, every corner of Grand Central Terminal tells a story waiting to be discovered.
