10 Oldest And Iconic Railway Stations In India

Sagar Puri
Sep 19, 2023

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

Opened in 1853, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai is the oldest railway station in India.

Royapuram Railway Station

The first ever train in South India started its journey from Royapuram Railway Station in the monsoon of 1856.

Agra Fort Railway Station

Opened in 1872, it is also the oldest station in Agra that serves over 80 thousand passengers daily through its 4 platforms.

Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Junction

Built in the late 1880s, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Junction, popularly known as Jhansi Junction Railway Station is one of the oldest railway stations in India, in the Bundelkhand region.

Howrah Junction

Opened in 1854, Howrah junction is not only one of the busiest railway stations in India but also in the world.

Old Delhi Railway Station

Opened in 1864 and renovated in its present form in 1903, the Old Delhi Railway Station is the oldest railway station in India serving the national capital.

Lucknow Charbagh Railway Station

Built in 1914, the Lucknow Charbagh Railway Station is one of the most beautiful oldest railway stations in India.

Barog Railway Station

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Barog Railway Station was inaugurated in 1903 and named after Colonel Barog.

Nagpur Junction Railway Station

Opened in 1925 in its present form, Nagpur Junction is one of the oldest railway stations in the state of Maharashtra.

Vizianagaram Railway Station

This old railway station has all the modern facilities for passengers at its premises. It is a class-A railway station of the Indian railways.

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