Not only in India, but most of the people in the world depend on rail transport for work, business, tourism and many more!

All the world’s superpowers are setting records by operating bullet trains that are faster than airplanes. Indian Railways, the world’s fourth largest railway network, is about to join that list. In that way, today we are going to see the list of the busiest railway stations in the world! A railway station from India has also joined this list!

Shinjuku Station, Japan

Holding the title of the busiest railway station in the world, Japan’s Shinjuku Station serves more than 3.5 million passengers daily. It has more than 200 exits and connections with many railway lines, including the Japan Railways (JR) network, private railway companies and subway lines. Shinjuku also serves as a major commercial hub, with shopping malls, restaurants and business centers integrated into its structure.

Flinders Street Station, Australia

Flinders Street Station is Australia’s busiest railway station, serving over 192,000 passengers daily. It is located at Flinders and Swandon Streets in Melbourne. The station serves the entire metro rail network. Flinders Street Station was the first railway station in an Australian city and the busiest station in the world in the 1920s. The main building was completed in 1909 and is now a cultural icon of the country. Flinders Street Station is responsible for the busiest pedestrian crossing in Melbourne.

Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Germany

Hamburg Hauptbahnhof is a main railway station serving Hamburg, Germany. It is considered a type 1 station by the Deutsche Bahn. The station was established in 1906 to replace 4 terminal stations. The station serves around 480,000 passengers each day. It is the third busiest station in Europe after Gare du Nord and Gare de Chatelet in Paris. It also connects the city’s two main rapid transit hubs, the U-Bahn and the S-Bahn, with long-distance intercity-express lines.

London Waterloo, United Kingdom

London Waterloo is an important arrival and departure point for commuters and holidaymakers. It is the largest station by floor area and the busiest station in Britain. London Waterloo is located in the Waterloo area and connects to London Waterloo tube station. London Waterloo has 130 automatic ticket gates and 24 platforms. It serves millions of passengers daily.

Grand Central Terminal, United States

With around 750,000 people passing through the station each day, it is one of the busiest railway stations in North America. Grand Central Station is located at 42nd Street in New York City. It serves passengers traveling to Dutchess, Westchester, and Putnam counties on the Metro-North Line and is connected to the New York City Subway. Grand Central Terminal’s unique architecture and interior design are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

Howrah Junction Railway Station, India

Howrah Junction, India’s busiest railway station, handles over 1,000 trains and 1 million passengers daily. Established in 1854, it is one of the oldest and most historic railway hubs in India. The station has 23 platforms, making it an important gateway for travel throughout eastern and northern India. Its ferry service also connects passengers to the bustling business districts of Kolkata.

Guangzhou Railway Station, China

One of China’s most important railway hubs, Guangzhou Railway Station handles millions of passengers during peak travel periods. It serves high-speed, regional and long-distance trains, connecting Guangzhou to major cities such as Beijing and Hong Kong. The station is known for its high-tech infrastructure and huge passenger traffic during Chinese New Year.