Indian Railways is the largest railway network in Asia and the fourth largest in the world. The total length of the Indian Railway track is approximately 67,368 kilometers. Along with this, there are many railway stations in the country, which are known for their name and size. This also includes the name of Chennai Central Railway Station, which is known for having the longest name. Today we will tell you what is the full name of Chennai Central Railway Station.
Chennai Central
The full name of Chennai Central Railway Station located in Tamil Nadu is Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. MG Ramachandran Central Station. The name of this station is included among the longest named railway stations in the country. This station is also known as Chennai Central. Let us tell you that the name of this station is written in 57 letters in English.
After whom was the station named?
Chennai Central railway station is named after late AIADMK founder MGR. MGR was also the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Dr. MG Ramachandran is the former Chief Minister of the state and founder of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
The country’s largest railway station
The largest railway station of India is Howrah Junction. There are not five or ten but 23 platforms at Howrah Junction. Apart from this, 26 railway lines are laid. Apart from being the largest station of India, it also has the status of the busiest railway station of India. Let us tell you that this station is situated on the western bank of Hooghly river. According to the information, about 600 trains pass through here every day, in which about 10 lakh people move every day.
Let us tell you that Howrah Junction is one of the largest and oldest railway stations in India. This station was built by the East India Company in 1854. This station, built during the British era, is still standing the same. Apart from this, this station is the only railway station in India, which has direct rail connection with Bangladesh.
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