Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus is a railway station in Mumbai
in Indian state of Maharashtra which serves as the headquarters of the Central
Railways in Mumbai. This railway station is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a
historical railway station located in Bori Bandar region of Mumbai.
CST was built in 1887 to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of
Queen Victoria and therefore this station is also known as Victoria Terminus
designed by Fredrick Stevens which influences from Victorian Italianate Gothic
Revival architecture and traditional Indian architecture. The skyline turrets,
pointed arches and eccentric ground plans are very close to Indian Palace
architecture. The CST was constructed using high level of Civil and railway
engineering and this was the first and finest products of the use of Industrial
revolution technology with Gothic style in India. This station also stands as an example of 19th
century railway architectural marvel.
Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus has total18 platforms in which 7
platforms are for locals and 11 platforms are for long distances. The network
of local trains radiating out from this railway station plays a vital role in
keeping Mumbai running. Local trains are very important in Mumbai as every day
millions of peoples travel within the city by these trains. Without local
trains travelling in Mumbai is very difficult. The station serves local as well
as long distance trains and connects Mumbai with the rest part of the country.
Chatrapati Raiwlay station is very famous throughout the country
and it is the busiest railway station in India. This station has been the
location of filming “Jai Ho” song in Slum dog Millionaire and Ra- one. The station
is located near to many number of tourists attractions in Mumbai and the
station itself a popular tourists attraction. Most of the tourists in Mumbai
prefer to stay near this railway station for convenience and there are number of
good hotels are located. Hotels in the nearby areas of CST are very popular and
famous for providing excellent facility to their customers range from budget to
five stars.
You can get every range of hotel in this region and can find many
hotels as the area is very popular.
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