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Discussion Forum : Basic General Knowledge - Section 1 (Q.No. 1)
1.
Grand Central Terminal, Park Avenue, New York is the world's
largest railway station
highest railway station
longest railway station
None of the above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Grand Central Terminal in New York City, USA: Grand Central Terminal is one of the most iconic and busiest railway stations in the world, serving over 750,000 passengers per day. It is located in midtown Manhattan and has 44 platforms, making it one of the largest railway stations by platform count.
Discussion:
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Mama said:   8 years ago
Thanks for explaining this.

Utkarsh said:   7 years ago
The longest railway station is Gorakhpur railway station, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Marupakula shiva said:   7 years ago
Thanks for providing such wonderful information.

DIPU said:   7 years ago
Thanks all for giving explanations.

Kanhu said:   7 years ago
Thanks for the answer.

Rhea said:   7 years ago
Grand Central Terminal is a commuter and intercity railroad terminal at 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, United States. The terminal serves commuters travelling on the Metro-North Railroad to Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties in New York, as well as to Fairfield and New Haven counties in Connecticut. The terminal also contains a connection to the New York City Subway at Grand Central"42nd Street.

Grand Central Terminal's distinctive architecture and interior design have earned it several landmark designations, including an US. National Historic Landmark. The terminal is one of the world's most visited tourist attractions, with 21. 9 million visitors in 2013, excluding train and subway passengers.

The station was built by and named for the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad in the pinnacle of American long-distance passenger rail travel. Until 1991, the terminal also served Amtrak, which moved to nearby Pennsylvania Station upon completion of the Empire Connection. Amtrak briefly returned to the station in Summer 2017 to accommodate track work at Penn Station. The East Side Access project is underway to bring Long Island Rail Road service to the terminal.

Grand Central covers 48 acres (19 ha) and has 44 platforms, more than any other railroad station in the world. Its platforms, all below ground, serve 30 tracks on the upper level and 26 on the lower, though only 43 tracks are currently in use for passenger service. The total number of tracks along platforms and in rail yards exceeds 100 as most previous tracks that are not in regular use are used for the rail yard. Unlike other Metro-North stations, Grand Central Terminal is not owned by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, but by a private company known as Midtown TDR Ventures.

Deepak said:   7 years ago
I think Option D is correct.

Deepika said:   7 years ago
It is very useful for everyone because of providing such information. Thanks all.

Mahesha s said:   7 years ago
Thanks for giving good information.

Subrahmanya said:   7 years ago
The basement in Grand Central is the deepest basement in New York City.


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