Aamaar Howrah! Decoding India’s oldest and busiest railway station – Check the history, interesting facts

The Indian Railways has many big feats and Howrah railway station is definitely one of them. Established in the 1850s, the railway station is a testament to India’s rich railway network as it holds the distinction of being one of the oldest and busiest railway stations in the country.

With a sprawling layout, Howrah station boasts an extensive network of platforms, catering to the diverse needs of passengers and acting as the gateway of West Bengal to the rest of the country. With 23 platforms, the Howrah station has the highest handling capacity of any railway station in India and it is one of the packed railway stations in terms of passenger volume per day.