All aboard! 10 most beautiful railway stations in the world

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, India  Still known as the 'Victoria Terminus' or VT, this station is Known for its Victorian Gothic Revival architecture. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most famous buildings in Mumbai.

Grand Central Terminal, USA Opened in 1913, it is an iconic symbol of New York City. It consists of lofty arches and marble facades hiding practical design and innovative engineering that combine elegance with efficiency. A vast star chart mural adorns the ceiling of the main concourse.

Kanazawa Station, Japan Kanazawa’s main railway station is a fascinating fusion of the past and future. The entrance features a traditional wooden 'torii' gate usually found outside Japanese shrines.

Liege-Guillemins, Belgium This is an important hub for high-speed trains travelling between Paris, Frankfurt and Dortmund. The breathtaking station in Belgium is a modern masterpiece with a vaulted glass, steel and white concrete canopy.

Dunedin station, New Zealand Often called the Gingerbread House, Dunedin station's white Oamaru limestone on black basalt rock gives it its characteristic appearance. This is no longer a working station but is now converted to a museum with a restaurant on the ground floor. 

Flinders Street Station, Australia Opened in 1854, Flinders Street in Melbourne was once the busiest passenger station in the world. The station has survived several planned demolitions.

Central Railway Station, Mozambique Widely considered one of Africa’s most beautiful buildings, the main station in Mozambique’s capital also holds a railway museum and regularly hosts big cultural events.

Milano Centrale, Italy Opened more than 90 years ago, the station's imposing facade is just one of its impressive details. It is modelled after the Union Station in Washington DC and is a mix of many architectural styles, most prominently Art Deco and Art Nouveau. Packers and Movers

Estación Central, Chile Estaçion Central was inaugurated in 1885, but it wasn’t until its current building opened in 1897 that it became an icon. Designed by Gustave Eiffel, it consists of two brilliant white collonaded station buildings on either side of the tracks.

Amsterdam Central, Netherlands  Designed by Pierre Cuypers, also the architect of Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum, the station is a combination of Gothic and Renaissance Revival styles. The building first opened in 1889 and has been an unmissable attraction since.

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