World's Busiest Train Stations
Synopsis
A million passengers travel through Kolkata's Howrah Junction daily, making it the busiest train station in India.
Synopsis
Diana Barlow, operations manager at Kolkata's Howrah Junction, oversees the flow of over a million passengers daily at India's busiest train station. With 23 platforms and a thousand trains departing each day, the station is a critical hub in a rapidly urbanizing region. The film also features major train stations in Zurich, New York City, and Melbourne, detailing the unique challenges each faces. From ticket inspectors to railway gangs, the documentary captures the intricate operations that keep these transport centers functioning.
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Why Watch
- See how Howrah Station manages a million passengers daily.
- Meet Diana Barlow, the operations manager at Howrah Station.
- Find out about the challenges of train maintenance in India.
- Watch how Swiss train services handle unexpected delays.
Did You Know
- Howrah Station in Calcutta handles around a million passengers daily.
- There are 1,000 daily trains operating from Howrah Station.
- Diana Barlow oversees operations at Howrah Station, managing peak hour chaos.
- Mr. SK Sinner leads a team of 4,500 workers maintaining the tracks at Howrah.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the busiest train station in India?
Howrah Terminal in Calcutta is the busiest station in India.
How many daily passengers does Howrah Station handle?
Howrah Station deals with around a million passengers on a daily basis.
What is the Rajdhani Express?
The Rajdhani Express is Calcutta's overnight express train to the capital, Delhi.
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