Hubli Junction in Karnataka

India has the largest rail network and one of its finds is the Hubli Junction in Karnataka. Especially well known due to its enormous size and important location, Hubli Junction boasts  longest railway platform, measuring at 1,505 meters. Not only does it ensure that there is efficient train operation, but it also reminds the enormous country of efficient transportation to its population. 

The length of the platform means many trains can be dealt with at one time thus improving passenger flow, there will be less congestion and passengers will have a much easier time. The railway playing its part for Indian transportation needs is a reality today and so is Hubli Junction platform even as the country progresses.

Kharagpur Railway Station 

In a Guinness book of records, the longest platform in India is Kharagpur Railway Station in West Bengal. Stretching out for 505 meters in length or 1,656 feet , it is a piece of great engineering and a clear indication of the railway system in the country.

They were built in 1901 when increased traffic load demanded additional space plus was an effort to efficiently manage trains. Due to its large size railway station serves for stopping of multiple trains at once which eliminates congestion and makes operations less complex.

Through the time it has become a favourite platform for millions of passengers enabling the people of our country to be connected. It continues to be an important structure in the area and is also an important site associated with the railway system of India.

Haridwar Junction Railway station

Another longest platform of India is of Haridwar Junction Railway station. This particular platform is in Haridwar, in the state of Uttarakhand; the country’s platform measures 455.75 meters, or 495 feet, in the massive extent. The Melling railway station is the longest railway platform in the world until another station in Uttar Pradesh, the Gorakpurr became the longest railway station in the world in 2018.

Another part of the movie shooting was made in Haridwar Junction where Haridwar is connected through railways channels and it is a famous religious destination for Hindus. The station caters with a huge number of passenger throughout the year especially during festivals and Kumbh Mela. The length of the platform at Haridwar Junction station and also expense of the traffic that is catered for demonstrates the importance of this station.

Platform at the junction was constructed because of the growing need of railways in the area of Haridwar. It was supposed to allow for accommodation for longer trains and ensure passengers had sufficient space in which to move from one car to the other. Lozanos height is also securing less congestion and better performance of the stations functions as the platform length is longer.

Besides the length, much attention was paid to the overview, received by passengers of the Haridwar Junction platform and it is equipped with all necessary comfort facilities. This include waiting area, ticketing, restaurants and bar, and other amenities such as lavatories. He said that due to good infrastructural facilities and efficient services the railway station has been emerged as one of the most busiest and crucial station in the country.

Though today the list of railway platforms with record length does not include the Haridwar Junction platform it is still reminds people about the railway history of India. It’s construction was a miracle of engineering and a barometer of the progress of this country in railway network. Availability of this platform also reminds users of a significance of railways in providing linkages within and between the locations in India.