Apr 28, 2024, 04:28 PM IST

8 oldest railway stations in India

Mahipal Chouhan

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Mumbai: Formerly known as Victoria Terminus (VT), it was opened in 1887 and is an iconic landmark of Mumbai.

Howrah Junction, Kolkata: Established in 1854, Howrah Junction is one of the oldest and busiest railway stations in India, connecting Kolkata with the rest of the country.

Chennai Central, Chennai: Originally known as Madras Central, this station was opened in 1873 and serves as a major transportation hub in South India.

Lucknow Charbagh Railway Station, Lucknow: Dating back to 1867, this station is known for its architectural grandeur and serves as a significant railway junction in Uttar Pradesh.

Thane Railway Station, Thane: Dating back to 1853, Thane station is one of the oldest in India and is located near Mumbai.

Cuttack Railway Station, Odisha: Opened in 1866, Cuttack Railway Station is one of the oldest in Odisha and serves the city of Cuttack as well as nearby areas.

Gaya Junction, Bihar: Established in 1879, Gaya Junction is one of the oldest railway stations in Bihar and serves as a gateway to the famous pilgrimage site of Bodh Gaya.

Kalyan Junction, Kalyan: Opened in 1854, Kalyan Junction is one of the oldest railway stations in Maharashtra and serves as a crucial junction on the Mumbai suburban railway network.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports