A journey through time: 10 oldest railway stations in India

Formerly known as the Victoria Terminus, Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is the oldest railway station in India. It was designed by Frederick William Stevens, inspired by the initial design of Alex Haig and is based on Italian and Indian Gothic-style architecture.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

Located in Kolkata's Howrah district, this station was built in 1854. Initially, a single platform was constructed along with a small hut. It was renovated between 1900 and 1911, featuring Romanesque and Moorish architectural styles along with a clock tower. 

Howrah Junction

Located in Tamil Nadu's Chennai, the construction occurred between 1853 and 1856. The station is a perfect example of Victorian Gothic architecture. 

Royapuram Railway Station

Formerly known as Cawnpore North Barracks, the construction of this station finished in 1859. It shows beautiful examples of Indo-Saracenic architecture and Awadhi architecture.

Kanpur Central

The construction of the junction began in 1855 and ended in 1859. The newest iteration of Allahabad Junction will feature VIP lounges, ramps, automated stairs, lifts, and multi-level parking services, amongst others. 

Allahabad Junction

Formerly known as Baroda City Junction, it was built in 1861 by Maharaja Khanderao. The current building was constructed by the Indian Railways on the remnants of the older building in 1954. 

Vadodara Junction

The Old Delhi Railway Station also called 'Delhi Junction' was constructed in 1864 near Chandni Chowk with two small platforms. Later in 1903, it was with a style akin to the Red Fort. The two-story building has Gothic features. 

Old Delhi Railway Station

Officially called the Puratchi Thalaivar Dr MG Ramachandran Central Railway Station is located in Chennai's Periyamet. It was constructed between 1862 and 1873 and was designed by George Harding based on the Gothic Revival style. 

Madras Central

Officially known as Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Railway Station, it was constructed in the late 1880s by the British. This is a major transportation hub that connects the north and south of the country.

Jhansi Junction

Ghum Railway Station Situated at an altitude of 7,407 feet, Ghum in Darjeeling marks the highest point on the route. Built in 1881 and covering a distance of 78 km, this quaint colonial-era station is famous for being India’s highest railway station reachable by a steam locomotive.

Ghum Railway Station

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