Howrah Junction is the largest and busiest station in India with 23 platforms and more than 600 trains. It also one of the most oldest stations in India. This station was built by Britishers and Indians. It is among the five intercity stations in Kolkata with the others being Sealdah, Santragachi, Kolkata and Shalimar. It is adjacent to the holy river Ganga. Howrah Station has several amenities such as food plaza, restroom, government owned hotel, free Wi-Fi, prepaid service center and many more. The nearby attractions of this station are Howrah Bridge, Howrah Rail Museum, Belur Math, Botanical Garden, Mallick Ghat, Princep Ghat, Millennium Park, Metcalfe Hall, General Post Office Kolkata and many more. Though I have mentioned five to six places there are above than hundred attractions in Howrah itself. This station is historical as many rebels and legends of India used to travel from here and helped in making India independent. This station is the economy holder of Kolkata as trades happen from here. We can reach here from several parts of India either by bus, metro, train, ferries, rickshaws, cabs or autos. Trains for every part of India is available. Trains are available for New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Mysore, Patna, Ranchi, New Jalpaiguri, Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Jamalpur, Jamshedpur, Jaipur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Tirupati, Asansol, Dhanbad, Katwa, Bardhaman and many more places of India.

Howrah junction & Howrah railway station both are same. This railway station located in the city of Howrah. It is the oldest and largest existing railway complex in India. It is one of the busiest train stations in the world.and top ranker in India. Infrastructure of this station has been build in British era and we'll maintained by India govt. 23 platform is currently running and 4-5 is abandoned area. This station is situated on the bank of hoogly river. 24*7 Transportation facilities hotels restaurants Ship facilities on day time everything available here. Well maintained retiring room . Approximately 1-2 million people travelling from here in daily basis.

One of the oldest railway Junctions 🚂 in India established in British period on the bank of river Ganges. Quite a large number of local as wll as express trains depart and arrive everyday covering most of the places of the country. Plenty of food courts, restrooms available. And bus, ferry, taxis 🚖 all are available just outside the stations. Howrah Junction railway station is the largest railway complex in India. Started 163 years ago (1854). It was named as East Indian Railway Company. More than 293 trains start. Approx 1220 stations are passengers directly connected to HWH station via 293 passengers trains. Howrah Junction, more popularly known as Howrah Station was opened to the public on 1 December 1905. It is the oldest and largest railway complex in India, serving the twin cities of Howrah and Kolkata. The station is located in Howrah on the west bank of the Hooghly River. 1313 stations across India are directly connected to Howrah Railway Station. Approximat ely b17 passenger trains pass through the station each day requiring its 23 platforms (the largest number of platforms in Indian railways) and serving more than two million passengers per day witth the highest train handling capacity of any Indian railway station. The station has 23 platforms +. Platforms 1to 5 are located in the old complex, referred to as "Terminal F On 3 March 1969, the first Rajdhani Express left Howrah Junction for New Delhi .

Busy railway Junction serving South Eastern Railway and Eastern Railway. Housed in a heritage structure close to iconic Howrah Bridge. Has Prepaid Taxi and Bus service and direct Volvo Bus service to/fro Kolkata Airport. Major Rail Terminus for Kolkata. Has good restaurant facilities for regular and fine dining passengers, Spacious waiting halls with large verandahs on the upper level accessible by elevator. Free Rail wifi on railway station

One of the oldest Railway Stations of India handles a magnificent crowd every day throughout the year. The glimpse of the old world charm with modern day amenities makes the place special and close to one’s heart. The place has ample prking for both four and two wheelers and also is easily accessible by cabs, buses or by foot. Always a special place to be at when you are visiting Kolkata or Howrah!

As a traveler, my experience at Howrah Junction was a mixed one. On the one hand, the station is incredibly well-connected and offers a wide variety of trains to different destinations. This made it easy for me to find a suitable option for my journey. On the other hand, the station is incredibly crowded and chaotic. Navigating the station was a bit overwhelming, especially as a first-time visitor. The signage could be improved and the staff could be more helpful. The platforms were very crowded and it was hard to find a place to sit. The station is also known for its frequent delays, which added to the stress of the experience. In terms of amenities, the station offered a decent selection of food and shopping options, but the prices were quite high. The washrooms were dirty and smelly. Overall, while Howrah Junction may be a necessary stop for many travelers, it is not the most pleasant of experiences. The station's convenience and connectivity are balanced out by its chaotic and overwhelming atmosphere. I would recommend travelers to be prepared for the crowds and delays and to plan accordingly.

One of the busiest railway station in India. Difficult for the new person to understand the situation in the crowd. Better to use Google maps or ask a random person for some guidance

One of the oldest railway stations in India. Great architecture. Huge building. Neat and clean premises. Safety and security is very much appreciable. Entry and Exit space is managed very well. Technically well developed. Parking and halt & go services are very much appreciable. Ticketing counters are well managed. Staffs and personnel are very good at their work. Lighting are greatly organised. Public convenience is managed very well. Waiting hall are huge and managed very well.

India's largest railway station & head of East Coast Railway, Howrah always runs at full capacity. Expect a sea of people, tons of food stalls, KFC & burger joints & lot of amenities to aid travellers. This station is a National Heritage Site.

Neat and clean. But be aware of the theft. Overall welcome to India's largest station. You have to travel a lot to reach another platform and parking as well. You must know Bengali if you don't want to get looted.

Howrah railway station also known as howrah junction. Is a railway station located in the city of howrah, west Bengal. It is indias oldest and largest railway station. It's the busiest railways station in the world. 23 platform are there. When you get out of the station you can see howrah bridge of kolkata.

There are two howrah juction complex, the old and the new. The old complex caters to suburban trains to and from bardhaman, arambagh, and bandel alongwith long distance trains to and from Dhanbad, Delhi, Bombay, Patna, Varanasi etc. The new complex is considered as a south eastern railway terminal with suburban trains to kharagpur and Medinipur. There are long distance trains arriving and departing for Pune, Madras, Kerala, Karnataka, Purulia etc. Howrah junction is accessible by road, ferry, and bus. There is a bus stand right near exit from platform#1. The prepaid taxi stand is near the exit from platform #10.

We have visited Howrah first time during navratri. It was nice experience and lots of fun. Station having full of peoples and having clear idea ,where to catch your train or where are you want to go. You can use taxi to go any where. There is taxi stand in front of gate. So you can go there and book you taxi. It is very simple. Howrah Bridge is near by Howrah Station.

Howrah junction & Howrah railway station both are same. This railway station located in the city of Howrah. It is the oldest and largest existing railway complex in India. It is one of the busiest train stations in the world.and top ranker in India. Infrastructure of this station has been build in British era and we'll maintained by India govt. 23 platform is currently running and 4-5 is abandoned area. This station is situated on the bank of hoogly river. 24*7 Transportation facilities hotels restaurants Ship facilities on day time everything available here. Well maintained retiring room . Approximately 1-2 million people travelling from here in daily basis.

Howrah Station, is one of the busiest railway stations in the world. It is located in the city of Howrah, West Bengal, India. About 600 passenger trains pass through the station each day, utilising its 23 platforms, and serving more than one million passengers per day. Howrah is one of five intercity train stations serving the Kolkata metropolitan area (including Howrah and its twin city of Kolkata) the others being Sealdah, Santragachi, Shalimar and Kolkata railway station. The Eastern Railway runs local trains to Belur Math, Tarakeswar, Arambagh, Goghat, Katwa, Bandel, Sheoraphuli, Bardhaman, Serampore and numerous intermediate stations. The station is the divisional headquarters for the Eastern Railway. The station has 23 platforms. Platforms 1 to 16 are located in the old complex, referred to as "Terminal 1". It serves the local and long-distance trains of Eastern Railway and local trains of South Eastern Railway. Platforms 17 to 23 are in the new complex, referred to as "Terminal 2". It serves the long-distance trains of South Eastern Railway. There is a large covered waiting area between the main complex and the platforms and other areas for passengers awaiting connecting trains. Google provides RailWire Free high-speed WiFi. In addition, there is a transit passenger facility with dormitory, single-room and double-room accommodation. First-class passengers wait in an air-conditioned area with balcony views of the Kolkata Skyline and the Howrah Bridge. The station platforms have carriageways for motor vehicles within the complex including two carriageways to platforms 8 and 9 for Eastern Railway and to platforms 21 and 22 for South Eastern Railway. Flyovers at the ends of the platforms allow motor vehicles to exit the complex quickly.The nearby Rail Museum, Howrah opened in 2006 contains a section dedicated to the heritage and history of Howrah railway station.

Howrah is the largest and busiest station in the world. More than one lakh people travel here every day. Of all the railway stations in India, there are only 24 platforms. More than 600 local trains run daily here. It is located in the city of Howrah, West Bengal, India. Owned by Indian Railways. Operated by Eastern Railway and South Eastern Railway. Station code is HWH.

Among all the railway stations in India, Howrah Railway Station is supposedly the oldest railway station that opened in 1854 and is also the busiest one. Having started operating 163 years ago, it is the largest railway junction in India serving Kolkata and Howrah. Howrah station has 23 platforms of which 1-15 are located in the old complex better known as Terminal I while the others are located in new complex known as Terminal II. Around 617 passenger trains pass through the station each day serving more than a million passengers – the highest train handling capacity of any Indian railway station.

It is one of the busiest railway stations I've ever seen. People from every day to day life can be seen commuting through here. I've been here a few times. This time also I was here with my friend to travel to his hometown. We had to wait for sometime at the waiting area for the arrival of the train. At the time of waiting, I noticed that the station was well maintained as compared to other stations.

Iconic. Historic. Among the largest railway stations in the world - 23 platforms. Lively. Bustling. Active 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year. Well maintained - neat and clean. Adequate infrastructure and amenities.

Howrah, more popularly known as Howrah Station, is one of the busiest railway stations in the world. It is located in the city of Howrah, West Bengal, India. About 600 passenger trains pass through the station each day, utilising its 23 platforms, and serving more than one million passengers per day. Howrah is one of five intercity train stations serving the Kolkata metropolitan area (including Howrah and its twin city of Kolkata) the others being Sealdah, Santragachi, Shalimar and Kolkata railway station. On 17 June 1851, George Turnbull, the Chief Engineer of the East Indian Railway Company and his team of engineers submitted plans for a railway station at Howrah. In January 1852, the government authorities decided not to purchase the land and expensive water frontage needed for the project, not then realising the future importance of railways. Turnbull then developed other plans to cost an estimated 250,000 rupees. In October 1852, four tenders for the building of the station were received: they varied from 190,000 to 274,526 rupees. The first locomotive left Howrah on 18 June 1853 for the 37.5 miles to Pundoah. Great crowds celebrated the first public departure from Howrah for the 23.5 miles to Hooghly on 15 August 1854. The increase of residents in the region around Howrah and Kolkata and the booming economy lead to an increasing demand for rail travel. Also, the rail network kept on growing continuously, e.g. was the Bridge over the Rupnarayan River at Kolaghat completed on 19 April 1900 and connected Howrah with Kharagpur.  The Bengal-Nagpur Railway was extended to Howrah in 1900, thus making Howrah an important railway centre. So in 1901, a new station building was proposed. The British architect Halsey Ricardo designed the new station. It was opened to the public on 1 December 1905. This is the current Howrah station building including 15 platform tracks. On 3 March 1969, the first Rajdhani Express left Howrah for New Delhi. In the 1980s, the station was expanded to include 8 new platforms on the south side of the station. At the same time, a new Yatri Niwas (transit passenger facility) was built south of the original station frontage. Until 1992 there was a tram terminus at Howrah Station. Trams departed for Sealdah Station, Rajabazar, Shyambazar, High Court, Dalhousie Square, Park Circus, Ballygunge, Tollygunge etc. Trams also departed for Bandhaghat and Shibpur. The tram terminus was partially closed in 1971 while the Bandhaghat and Shibpur lines were closed. Many unauthorized vehicles and pedestrians began to traverse the tram tracks and so the routes were not continued. The terminus station was converted to underpasses and a bus terminus. The part of the tram terminus for other routes continued to function until 1992, when the Rabindra Setu (Howrah Bridge) was declared unfit to carry trams because it was a cantilever bridge. The new terminal complex was finished in 1992, creating a total of 19 platforms. This was extended by a further 4 platforms in 2009. In October 2011, India's first double-decker train left Howrah for Dhanbad. The first service of the Antyodaya Express started on 4 March 2017 between Ernakulam Junction and Howrah. The nearby Rail Museum, Howrah opened in 2006 contains a section dedicated to the heritage and history of Howrah railway station. The Eastern Railway runs local trains to Belur Math, Tarakeswar, Arambagh, Goghat, Katwa, Bandel, Sheoraphuli, Bardhaman, Serampore and numerous intermediate stations (see Main Line, Chord and Tarakeswar branch line). There are also mail and express trains to Central, North and North-East India. A narrow gauge line formerly used to connect Bardhaman and Katwa, served by DMU trains; but now this line is also converted to broad gauge and used by EMU trains like all the other lines.

Howrah Junction station is incredibly well-connected and offers a wide variety of trains to different destinations. But the station is incredibly crowded and chaotic. Navigating the station was a bit overwhelming, especially as a first-time visitor. The signage could be improved and the staff could be more helpful. The platforms were very crowded and it was hard to find a place to sit. The station is also known for its frequent delays, which added to the stress of the experience. In terms of amenities, the station offered a decent selection of food and shopping options, but the prices were quite high. The washrooms were dirty and smelly. Overall, while Howrah Junction may be a necessary stop for many travelers, it is not the most pleasant of experiences. The station's convenience and connectivity are balanced out by its chaotic and overwhelming atmosphere. I would recommend travelers to be prepared for the crowds and delays and to plan accordingly.

One of the oldest, cleanest and famous railway station in West Bengal as well as India. Already been there 6th time till now. You'll get every basic facilities there what you most probably need in a railway station. You can get Local taxis as well as every type of cabs here just in front of the station. So you'll not face any problems regarding transportation from here. After all mine experience was really good there. It's situated just on the right side of bank of river Hoogly. At the evening time you'll get a wonderful lighting view of the massive Howrah bridge.

Huge structure of railway station. Howrah is the only station with the highest number of platforms in India. There are about 23 to 24 platforms here, and countless trains pass through every corner of the country every day. The Hooghly River flows in front of the station and the Howrah Bridge on it is breathtaking.

Best junction.....

Busy railway Junction serving South Eastern Railway and Eastern Railway. Housed in a heritage structure close to iconic Howrah Bridge. Has Prepaid Taxi and Bus service and direct Volvo Bus service to/fro Kolkata Airport. Major Rail Terminus for Kolkata. Has good restaurant facilities for regular and fine dining passengers, Spacious waiting halls with large verandahs on the upper level accessible by elevator. Free Rail wifi on railway station.Compare with others railway station Howrah railway station is much better i feel personally. Well maintained. But Digital TV can be more installed. This railway station is the gateway to Kolkata and nothing else. It is simple a railway statue with heavy crowd always. Very old railway station. Many food options inside the railway station. Perhaps the very old and only station where you can take your car up to the platform and receive see off any one from the close of train heritage and very beautiful. One of the busiest place which handles lakhs of passengers daily in terms of domestic travel and local travel. Food Plaza looks better,yes.But,the guys manning the counters need trying to handle customers properly. Decent and clean Washrooms/ WCs're still a far cry.One (both gents'& Ladies') on platform 1 has been closed since past few months. MY SUGGESTION Please be aware of pick pockets.

The entry point for Eastern and North-Eastern parts of India. This is the biggest railway station in Eastern India. With 20 odd platforms to accommodate the ever increasing railway traffic, the station has also been a hallmark of cleanliness for Indian Railways. The mesmerizing Howrah bridge along with the station is a sight to watch and enjoy. The placing of the Indian National Flag, when you come out or enter into the station is also significant. It has been catering to the traveling requirements of the rail travellers for so many years and the addition of Santragachi railway junction to ease the traffic on Howrah station has been successful.

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I feel howrah station is overall good. It has all the trains running to other states. Secondly the sitting area is big, the cab can directly enter in to platform which makes the passenger coming with language can directly come in front of compartments. All types of good counters are available as well. Good in all aspects. Cleanliness wise is also okay , nothing to complain.

Most beautiful station of West Bengal. One of the busiest and the largest one. Proper maintenance of the British buildings.

Busiest railway station in India.

Best railway station in west bengal. It is a terminating station.

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Indian's busiest railway station. It's Cunector to India's other big city. Very clean station.. E.rly best station. It's station are 2 division. Wifi available

Nice very good..

Densely populated and busy station. But i enjoyed that place

Previously it was soo crowded dew to Corona now it's too empty..

It is the largest open platform railway station of india. You can access across platforms without using stairs, as it ha an open alleys through one platform to another. It is situated besides "Hooghly River".

One of the biggest train station in India. It's is located at West Bengal. It is one of the biggest station in the World. It’s the second busiest train station in India. It is connected with whole India. Almost 600 trains pass through this station. Also goods and parcel train originate and terminated here.

The biggest rail station

Howrah junction is good but not clean I hope government take action to clean our oldest city of India and don't have toilet facilities here people go toilet near tracks it's horrible I hope Indian railways take action here

Its big... You may wonder how it works as a whole... Everything is happening smoothly 24/7..

This is one of the big station in India, and full of crowded people and lot of space to take relax and aware of your own stuffs ???

The most crowded place in whole Kolkata as it's railway station. You will find two main buildings here, so be sure which platform you need to go to then get off your car because there are 24 platforms here.

Most busiest station, not so clear but good.

Just outside the station there are ola and uber points so if you have booked one they will arrive there only. Dont book yellow and blacl taxi my experience was bad with them. Ola and uber pool provides a lot cheaper services. The station is bit confusing at first.

Howrah Junction, is a railway station located in the city of Howrah, West Bengal, India. It is one of the busiest train stations in the world. About 600 passenger trains pass through the station each day, utilising its 23 platforms, and serving more than one million passengers per day. Howrah is one of five intercity train stations serving the Kolkata metropolitan area (including Howrah and its twin city of Kolkata), the others being Sealdah, Santragachi, Shalimar and Kolkata railway stations. One of the oldest railway stations of India, which opened on 15th August 1854. Very good station, good improvement of basic things like cleanliness, and many others. Every year visited for Durga Puja...!!!!

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One of the largest railway junction of India and the largest railway junction of East India is Howrah.It has the most number of railway platforms and manages many trains throughout the day.It is big!!!

One of the busiest railway stations of India.

It is the largest station in India with 23 platforms.....It is divided into 2 parts-the old complex and the new complex.It is well maintained. ..?But some people throw food packets here and there and make the station dirty, which is unfortunate. ............

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This is one of the busiest station of West Bengal. I visited this place during the winter season but it was raining in those days. The station is May and clean. There is a restaurant near the platform no.1, you can get delicious lunch and dinner event breakfast at very cheap price with the quality.

Very good but clumsy

Important and busiest Rly station of India

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One of the busiest busiest railway station and busiest railway junction in India connecting more than 1500 railway station in India.It has 23 platforms in which 1 to 15 in Old complex and is known as Terminal 1 and 16 to 23 in New complex and is known as Terminal 2.It handles more than 600 trains and more than 6 million passengers everyday.All facilities like wheelcar,parking area,Escalator and Lift and more etc. .

Now Howrah station is more advanced and modern as compared to past, government has improved many things here so that any traveller don't face any difficulties and I want to know why Howrah station is considered as junction because train's route come and end here, the name of Howrah station should be Howrah terminal. As per railway government in which ever station train routes get end that station is considered as terminal. If you are reading my review then please visit my blogger newtoscience.blogspot.com You can also earn money from here

Howrah Junction

One of the oldest train station in India.

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Most important station of kolkata with eastern and south eastern railway zone.

Beautiful place one of the best service ?