7 Oldest Railway Stations In India That Have Been Around Since Before The Independence

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Oldest Railway Stations In India

There are many historic railway stations in the city that have been in service since before the country gained independence. Take a look!

Previously known as Bori Bandar, this station was first built in 1853 and it was later rebuilt in 1887.

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1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai

Built in 1852, this is one of the oldest and busiest railway stations in the country.

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2. Howrah Railway Station, Kolkata

With a rich history of over 150 years, this station was built in 1856 and the architecture is influenced by colonial architectural styles.

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3. Royapuram Railway Station, Chennai

Built in 1864, it was later renovated in 1903 with just two platforms and located near Chandni Chowk.

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4. Old Delhi Railway Station, Delhi

Connecting trains to major railway stations in India, this is station was built in 1875.

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5. Jaipur Junction Railway Station, Jaipur

Built in 1879, during the French and British colonial rule, it is one of the oldest railway lines in India.

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6. Puducherry Railway Station

Attracting visitors from all over the world, the station was built in 1881 and it’s where the famous toy train runs.

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7. Ghum Railway Station, Darjeeling

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So, were you aware of the history related to these iconic railway stations?