Is Gorakhpur the largest railway station in India?

A newly renovated platform at Gorakhpur Railway Station in Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has become the world’s longest, measuring 1,366m. Until recently, Kharagpur in the Indian state of West Bengal was the longest platform at 1,072m, followed by State Street Center subway station in Chicago at 1,067m.

How long is Gorakhpur railway station?

According to the certificate, the length of the platform is 1,355.40 metre. It was inaugurated on October 6 last year. GORAKHPUR (UP): A newly built railway platform here has entered into the record books as the longest railway platform in the world, according to the Railways.

Which is the 2nd largest railway station in India?

Kollam Junction railway station is the second longest Railway Platforms of India with an length of 1,180.5 m and second largest railway station in Kerala in terms of area after Shoranur Junction.

How many stations are there in Howrah?

Q) How many stations are there in Howrah district? A) There are a total of 78 stations in Howrah district.

Where is the nearest railway station to Gorakhpur?

Gorakhpur railway station is located at 89km from Nepal border namely (Sonauli) and 55km from Kushinagar international airport and 09 km from Gorakhpur airport. The city of Gorakhpur serves 10 local railway stations known as Gorakhpur Junction, Gorakhpur cantt, Domingarh, Sahjanwa, Sihapar, Maniram, Nakaha jungle, Kushmi, Jagatbela, and Unaula.

Which railway station has the longest platform in India?

Gorakhpur Junction railway station (station code:: GKP) is located in the city of Gorakhpur in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It has the world’s longest railway platform. It serves as the headquarters of the North Eastern Railway. The station offers Class A-1 railway station facilities.

What is the name of the railway station in Uttar Pradesh?

Gorakhpur Junction railway station is a major railway station in the state of Uttar Pradesh especially in the Purvanchal region (Eastern Uttar Pradesh) and it connects Eastern Uttar Pradesh to Bihar, Nepal and Northern India to Bihar.