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Visakhapatnam Railway Station Celebrates 130 Years of Rail Heritage
- •Visakhapatnam Railway Station, established in 1896 with two platforms and 200 daily passengers, marked its 130th anniversary.
- •The station has transformed into a major hub, now serving over 65,000 passengers daily across eight platforms.
- •The milestone was celebrated with a 'Station Mahostav' and cultural festivities, honoring the station's historical significance.
- •Events included a flag march, a historical photo exhibition, and a display of heritage artifacts showcasing the station's evolution.
- •A commemorative coffee table book, 'Waltair Visakhapatnam', was released, documenting over a century of the station's history and milestones.
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Visakhapatnam Railway Station began its journey in 1896 with just two platforms and a daily footfall of 200 passengers. Over its 130-year history, it has grown from the erstwhile Waltair era into a bustling transit hub serving over 65,000 passengers daily across eight platforms.
The station commemorated its milestone with a 'Station Mahostav' and cultural festivities on Monday as part of a nationwide Ministry of Railways initiative. Celebrations featured a flag march, a historical photo exhibition, heritage artefact displays, and the release of a commemorative coffee table book titled 'Waltair Visakhapatnam'.
Under ongoing world-class redevelopment plans, the station will be expanded to 14 platforms to create a next-generation mobility center featuring modern amenities, seamless intermodal connectivity, and sustainable infrastructure.
