Howrah Station Overview
Howrah Station is among the busiest and oldest railway stations in the country , situated within Howrah, in West Bengal, on the west bank of the Hooghly River, opposite to Kolkata. An overview is given below: History and Significance Opened: 1854 Architect: Halsey Ricardo Howrah Station is the largest and oldest railway complex in India, marking the beginning of the railways in Eastern India. It has played a very crucial role in connecting Kolkata with the rest of the country and is one of the biggest trading and transportation hubs in the country. 2. Infrastructure Platforms: 23 platforms, which are further divided into two parts – from 1 to 16 for long-distance trains and from 17 to 23 for suburban trains Terminal: It has two terminals; it hosts two different terminals for the two railway zones. Area: The station is huge; area-wise, there are enormous waiting halls, passenger facilities, and restaurants. Footfall: Over 1 million passengers travel through it daily....