THIS Railway Station Has Longest Name In India With 57 Characters; It Is Named After Popular Politician — IN PICS

Indian Railways is one of the largest and busiest railway networks in the world. It not only connects people but also serves as the backbone for transporting goods between cities.

With a network spanning over 67,000 km, Indian Railways stretches from Kashmir in the north to Kanyakumari in the south. The system boasts more than 7,300 stations and over 15,000 platforms, facilitating the travel of more than 20 million passengers every day.

But did you know which railway station holds the record for having the longest name? This station is located in Tamil Nadu and its name contains a total of 57 characters.

The "Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station" in Tamil Nadu holds the title of India’s longest-named railway station. Previously known as Madras Central and later renamed Chennai Central, this station underwent a name change in 2019.

At the recommendation of the AIADMK government of Tamil Nadu, the central government changed the station’s name to honour former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and popular leader M.G. Ramachandran (MGR).

The new name celebrates his legacy as "Puratchi Thalaivar," meaning "Revolutionary Leader."

This station, located in the Chennai Division of the Southern Railway Zone, falls under the NSG-1 category. It is the busiest railway terminal in South India and is well-connected to various parts of the country, including Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata.

Before 2019, Andhra Pradesh’s "Venkatanarasimharajuvaripeta Railway Station" held the record for the longest railway station name. However, following the renaming of Chennai Central, the record now belongs to "Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station."