Which railway station has the world's longest railway platform? [IAS Questions & Answers at BYJU’S]

Hubli Railway Station in Karnataka is the world’s longest railway station.

Also known as Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji – Hubballi Junction, it is operated by the South Western Railways under the Hubli division.

Platform 1 of the Hubbali station, with a length of 1,505 metres, is the longest railway platform in the world.

It is the second busiest railway station in Karnataka and connects Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Goa.

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