World’s Busiest Railway Station: Do you know which is the busiest railway station in the world? No, it’s not Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata. Neither is it located in China, Pakistan, the US, or Russia. Although these metropolitan cities in India see a constant flow of passengers in stations daily, they do not top the busiest railway station list.
The station we are talking about in this article witnesses a shockingly unbelievable rush of crowds coming and going. It is, in fact, difficult to accurately estimate the number of trains and people traveling via this station per day.
Which is the world’s busiest railway station?
Shinjuku Station, located in Tokyo, Japan, reportedly holds the title of world’s busiest train station. Around 3.8 million people commute daily via this railway station, reports added. This station has been described as a place always full of a massive crowd.
This station has 36 platforms
Shinjuku Station has a total of 36 platforms, with approximately one train arriving and departing every second. It is a sprawling complex housing a collection of satellite stations, department stores, shopping centers, and underground passageways. This Station is aligned along a north-south axis and is one of the busiest railways in the country.
Over 200 entrances and exit gates
Shinjuku Station has over 200 entrances and exits and many platforms. The main ticket gates are at the east, south, new south, and west. According to reports, approximately 1.27 billion passengers transit the Shinjuku station to get on a train. This station was recognized by the Guinness World Records for being the world’s busiest railway station.
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