India builds World’s longest Railway Platform Hubballi in Karnataka
India gets World’s Longest Railway Platform in Hubballi -Karnataka
A platform is an area along a track that provides convenient access to trains. Almost all stations have some form of platform, and larger stations have multiple platforms. The world’s longest rail platform is at Hubali Junction in India at 1,507 meters (4,944 feet). [1] The platform at the extreme end of the US Appalachian Trail Station is only long enough for a single bench. [2] Some U.S. train conductors refer to the word “platform” as “docking station”, as in the announcement “The last two cars of his on this train have no platform on East His Rockaway.” used as a verb of meaning.
Hubballi Station is the main hub of Karnataka (India) and a major center of trade and commerce. It connects railway lines to Bengaluru (Davanagere side), Hosapete (Gadag side) and Vasco da Gama/Belagavi (Ronda side).
The South Western Railway (SWR) is one of the 19 railway zones in India, headquartered at Hubballi in Karnataka State.Karnataka is now home to the world‘s longest roadstation. However, Indian Railroads‘ South Western Railway( SWR) zone‘s Hubballi has its name registered in the Guinness Book of World Records now, for having the world‘s longest road platform at Shri Siddharoodha Swamiji station, If reports are to go by.
It’s a 1507 m long platform that has been erected at a cost of about INR 20 crore, and is a part of remodelling of the Hubballi yard and to grease handling of fresh trains in future.
This information has been participated by the Ministry of Railroads lately, after which Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed delight on this development and underscored that it isn’t just extension of a platform or any record, but it’s encouraging the thinking which gives precedence to structure development.
Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji Railway station Hubballi, is an prominent junction in Karnataka, and serves as a major mecca of trade and commerce in the North Karnataka region. This road station is positioned on the junction connecting road lines towards Bengaluru( Davanagere side), Hosapete( Gadag side), and Vasco- Da- Gama/ Belagavi( Londa side).
Furthermore, it’s encouraging to know that the development of this road platform is part of the larger plan to remodel the Hubballi yard and improve the handling of fresh trains in the future. The estimated cost of these developments, including the smart megacity design for Hubballi-Dharwad, is around INR 520 crore, which is a significant investment that is expected to enhance the quality of life and transform the city into a futuristic civic center.
Overall, the construction of the world’s longest road platform and the ongoing developments in Hubballi demonstrate India’s commitment to modernizing its infrastructure and promoting economic development and tourism in the region.
PM Modi Inaugurates world’s longest railway platform in Hubballi-Dharwad
The PM added that 21st century India is moving ahead by modernising its metropolises and added that Hubballi- Dharwad has been included in the smart megacity design, which will take both the regions to new heights.
still, the total estimated cost of these systems is around INR 520 crore, If reports are to go by. The said developments are anticipated to enhance the quality of life by creating aseptic, functional, and safe public spaces and transubstantiating the city into a futuristic civic centre.
In addition, the newly renovated Hosapito station offers passengers modern facilities and convenience. According to officials, its architecture was inspired by Hampi’s monuments.
While laying another foundation gravestone for the electrification of Hosapete – Hubballi – Tinaighat section, he noted that these sweats will help to boost profitable development of the region and also promote tourism at the same time.
