What is the Speciality of Hubli railway station?

In the Guinness Book of World Records, the Hubballi Railway Station is registered as the world’s the longest railway station spread across 1507m.

Where is Hubballi Junction situated?

Hubli Junction is situated in Hubli, Karnataka, India.

What is Hubballi Junction famous for?

Hubbali is the central hub of trade and commerce in the North Karnataka region.

What is the Hubballi railway code?

The Hubballi railway Junction code is UBL.

Longest Platform in India

People must be curious while standing at a railway platform, that which is the longest platform in India. Well, this article is an answer to your question.

The Indian Railway network plays a significant role in the nation, by easing the movement of approximately 800 million passengers and 1.4 billion tons of supplies annually. The reason why the Indian Railway network is considered the most convenient for commuting is because of its wide-scale reach, it integrates the most distant villages to busy cities, entwining diverse cultures and communities. Apart from that, the Indian railway system advances financial growth and illustrates national pride and union.

Karnataka holds the longest platform in India. The Hubballi Railway Station is registered in the Guinness Book of World Records for holding the longest platform in India at Shree Siddharoodha Swamji station.

The Hubballi station is spread across 1507m and is constructed at a cost of about INR 20 crore, and is a part of the reconstruction of the Hubballi yard, to simplify the running of more trains in the future. The remodeling was successfully commissioned with electronic interlocking in February 2021.

In Karnataka, Shree Siddharoodha Swami Railway station Hubballi is considered a crucial junction, as Hubballi is a vital hub for trade and commerce in the North Karnataka region. The Hubballi station is located on the junction joining railway lines towards Bengaluru ( Davanagere side), Hosapete (Gadag side), and Vasco-Da-Gama/Belagavi (Londa side).

Benefits of the Hubballi-Dharwad Region (Longest Platform in India)

The benefits of the longest railway station in the world are mentioned below:

Hubballi junction will cater to the future transportation needs of the Hubballi-Dharwad region.
It increases the operational capacity of the yard, conveying the requirements to hold/run additional trains in the future.
At once trains can be started in two directions.
Prevents custody of express trains, while entering the station and saves time for passengers.
The Indian Railway has also completed the electrification of Hosapete Hubballi-Tinaighat Railway 245 RKM for Rs 519 crores. The route passes through the districts of Vijayanagar, Koppal, Gadag, Dharwad, Uttara Kannada, and Belagavi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which railway platform is the longest platform in India?

The longest railway platform in India is the Hubbali Junction.

Which station is the smallest in India?

The smallest station in India is Bansipani Railway Station, Odisha, It has only one number platform of 200 meters in length.

Which station is the most crowded in India?

The most crowded station in India is the Howarh Junction located in Kolkata, with over 6 lakh daily passengers footfall.

Which is the busiest train in India?

Delhi-Howrah is the busiest train in India.

Why is Hubli railway station famous?

The Hubballi Railway Station is registered in the Guinness Book of World Records for holding the longest railway station in the world at Shree Siddharoodha Swamji station.

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