Which is the longest railway station in the world and where it is?

Which is the longest railway station in the world and where it is? Karnataka is now home to the world's longest railway station. If reports are to go by, Indian Railways' South Western Railway(SWR) zone's Hubballi has its name registered in the Guinness Book of World Records now, for having the world's longest railway platform at Shri Siddharoodha Swamiji station.

What is the oldest station in the UK?

Opened in 1830, Liverpool Road station in Manchester is the oldest surviving railway terminus building in the world. Opened in 1836, Spa Road railway station in London was the city's first terminus and also the world's first elevated station and terminus.

Which is the largest railway station in the world 2023?

Hubli Railway Station in Karnataka is the world's longest railway station as of 2023. Also known as Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji – Hubballi Junction, it is operated by the South Western Railways under the Hubli division.

What is the longest railway station in the UK?

The longest train station platform in England is in Gloucester. It is over 600 meters long - that's as big as 6 football fields!

What is the longest single railway in the world?

The Trans-Siberian Railway, historically known as the Great Siberian Route and often shortened to Transsib, is a large railway system that connects European Russia to the Russian Far East. Spanning a length of over 9,289 kilometers (5,772 miles), it is the longest railway line in the world.

Which is the oldest railway station?

Liverpool Road Station, Manchester, England, is the world's oldest station. It was first used on September 15, 1830 and was finally closed on September 30, 1975. Part of the original station is now a museum.

What is the largest train station in London?

Waterloo is Britain's largest and busiest station. London Waterloo has always been a place for important arrivals and departures, whether city commuters, holiday makers, Epsom race goers or armed forces.

What is the longest single train journey in the UK?

The longest UK train journey is Aberdeen to Penzance. Covering 785 miles, this train journey takes about 13 hours and 20 minutes to complete (give or take a few minutes). It has 36 stops and spends about two hours in total waiting for passengers to embark and disembark at each railway station along the way.

Which is the second longest railway station in the world?

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 second longest railway platform after Hubballi Junction railway station in Karnataka. It serves as the headquarters of the North Eastern Railway, part of Indian Railways.

What city has the most train stations in the world?

The Shanghai Metro is the metro system with the longest route length, and the highest annual ridership. The New York City Subway (middle) has the most stations in the world. The London Underground (bottom) is the oldest metro system.

Where is the oldest train station in the UK?

Since Liverpool Road ceased operation, the oldest railway station in use is Broad Green railway station in Liverpool which opened on 15 September 1830.

Where is the longest railway station in the world?

Karnataka is now home to the world's longest railway station. If reports are to go by, Indian Railways' South Western Railway(SWR) zone's Hubballi has its name registered in the Guinness Book of World Records now, for having the world's longest railway platform at Shri Siddharoodha Swamiji station.

What is the most famous train in the world?

THE VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS Probably the most famous train in the world, and one of the best train journeys in Europe, the legendary Orient Express has now been reimagined by Belmond to emulate the Golden Age of travel.

Which is the world 3 longest railway platform?