What is A and D in platform?

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Who is the longest platform in India?

Longest platform in the world

With the inauguration of the remodeled yard on 6 October 2013, Gorakhpur has a platform measuring 1,366.33 metres (4,482.7 ft) with ramp and 1,355.40 metres (4,446.9 ft) without it. At present, Gorakhpur has the world's second longest railway platform, measuring 1,366m.

What does platform mean in train?

Definition of platform

(2) : an elevated area next to railroad tracks for the boarding of trains The platform was crowded with waiting passengers.

Which is the longest railway platform?

The world's longest station platform is at Hubbali Junction in India at 1,400 metres (4,600 ft). The Appalachian Trail station in the United States, at the other extreme, has a platform which is only long enough for a single bench.

What is difference between railway and platform?

A railway platform is a section of pathway, alongside rail tracks at a railway station, metro station or tram stop, at which passengers may board or alight from trains or trams. Almost all rail stations have some form of platform, with larger stations having mult iple platforms.

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What is A and D in railway station?

Advance-Decline (A/D) Line.

What is difference between junction and station?

Junction is a station where three or more train lines converge or diverge. Basically, a station to be called a junction needs at least three train lines going out of the station and trains that come into the station must have at least two outgoing train lines.

Which is largest junction in India?

Howrah Junction Railway Station

Howrah Junction of West Bengal is the biggest railway station and serves about 600 passengers every day.

Which is the 2nd railway station in India?

Royapuram railway station (station code: RPM) is a railway station at Royapuram, on the Chennai Beach–Katpadi section of the Chennai Suburban Railway network in Chennai, India.

Which station has most platforms in India?

Which station has the most platforms in the world?

Grand Central Terminal, New York, US

According to some sources, New York's Grand Central Terminal is the world's largest station in terms of platform capacity.

What platform is my train?

Once you are at your transfer station, make sure you look out for the departures board, if you do not know the platform number. Your platform will be displayed between 10 - 20 minutes before departure, so do not worry if it is not displayed instantly. Lastly, have fun, bring some snacks and enjoy the scenery!

Why is Kharagpur station famous?

Kharagpur Junction railway station has the world's third longest railway platform with a length of 1,072.5 metres (3,519 ft). It is one of the fifty highest railway reservation in India and till 2013 Kharagpur was the longest platform in the world.

Where is world largest railway station?

In terms of the number of platforms, the largest railway station in the world is Grand Central Terminal in New York City. Also known as Grand Central Station or Grand Central, the train station is located at the intersection Park Avenue and 42^nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York, USA.

Which is the cleanest railway station?

Which is the cleanest train in India?

Pune-Secunderabad Shatabdi is India's cleanest train.

Which is the 2nd biggest railway station in India?

2nd Longest Platform In India - Kollam Junction Railway Station.

How many stations are in India?

Number of railway stations

The whole network of Indian Railways across the country has 7,083 stations.

Why is a station called junction?

The Indian Railways has termed several railway stations as junctions. Those railway stations wherein at least three rail routes meet are called junctions. The meaning of junction is to connect. The junction railway stations have at least two train lines for the trains to arrive at the stations.

Why is it called a junction?

If at least 3 routes are passing from one station, then the station is called a junction. It means that the trains that come into the station must have at least two outgoing train lines.

What are the types of stations?

What is Class A station?

Class A Station :

Where line clear may not be given for a train unless the line on which it is intended to receive the train is clear for at least 400 Mts., beyond the Home signal or up to the starter.

What is SL 1A/2A/3A in train?

I enjoy every bit of travelling but little do I know about the various abbreviations used by the Indian Railways like First AC (1A), Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A), First Class (FC), Executive Class (EC) etc and what are the differences between these different classes? 1A. EA.