The huge train network connects all parts of India. It plays a crucial role in making the country’s economy better. Here's a look at the top 10 longest railway platforms in India.
Hubli Railway Station (Karnataka)
Platform 1 of the Hubbali station has a length of 1,505 meters. It is one of the longest railway platforms in the world.
1
Gorakhpur Railway Station (Uttar Pradesh)
With a length of 1,366 meters, Gorakhpur Railway Station is the second longest platform.
2
Kollam Junction (Kerala)
It is one of the oldest railway platforms in India and is the third longest railway platform in India with a length of 1,180.5 meters.
3
Kharagpur Railway Platform (West Bengal)
With a length of 1,072.5 meters, Kharagpur Junction railway station has the world’s fourth longest railway platform.
4
Bilaspur Railway Station (Chattisgarh)
It has the fifth longest railway platform in India, and sixth in the world with a total length of 802 meters.
5
Jhansi Junction (Uttar Pradesh)
It is one of the most popular Railway stations in India and has the sixth-long railway platform with a total length of 770 meters.
6
Sonepur Railway Station (Bihar)
The station has the 11th longest railway Platform in the world with a total length of 738 meters.
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Kharagpur Railway Platform (West Bengal)
Kharagpur Junction railway station has the longest railway platform with a length of 1,072.5 meters.
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Chennai Egmore Railway Station (Tamil Nadu)
The station has 925.22 meter (3,035 ft) long platforms.
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Pilibhit Junction Railway Station (Uttar Pradesh)
Pilibhit Junction is located in the Izzatnagar railway division featuring the longest platforms in India with a length of 900 meters.