North India Statesman
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People for whom trains are a part of everyday life know the importance of trains in Uttar Pradesh. Everyone must have heard the names of big stations like Lucknow, Kanpur and Banaras, but have you ever wondered which district of UP has the maximum number of railway stations? If not, this information may surprise you.
Railway network in the country and state
You will be proud to know that India’s rail network is the fourth largest in the world, which is more than 68 thousand kilometers long. When it comes to Uttar Pradesh, this network is spread over about 9 thousand kilometers, which is the maximum of any state in the country. There are more than 550 railway stations across UP.
This district has the highest number of railway stations
Now coming to the question for which you are looking for an answer. Prayagraj (earlier Allahabad) of Uttar Pradesh is the district which has the maximum number of railway stations in the state. There are a total of 47 railway stations here including many big and small stations like Prayagraj Junction, Prayagraj Sangam, Subedarganj, Naini, Phaphamau and Jhunsi.
Why are there so many stations in Prayagraj?
The biggest reason for this is that the headquarters of North Central Railway is in Prayagraj itself, which is one of the most important railway zones of the country. This city is located at the center of many major railway routes of the country, due to which a large number of trains pass through here. This is the reason why there is such a dense network of railways and so many stations here.
So next time you visit Prayagraj, remember that you are in a district that is known not only for its religious and cultural heritage but also for its vast railway network.
