Top 10 Most Beautiful and Amazing Railway Stations in the World

Traveling via trains are not only fast and efficient but also most cost-effective mode of transportation for long distance journeys. In the past trains were the most preferred source of the journey and so were the innovations relating to railways. Keeping in mind the end goal modernizes traveling and to influence passengers, spectacular railway stations were built with superb architects. Be it ultra-current perfect work of art or contemporary, the best stations in the world were designed simply to make a huge impression on the travelers. Most of the Railway stations were built in the Nineteen century when train travel was new and was a brilliant time for trains. There are stations in the world that are an amazing piece of art. Let us know about such stations –

Here is the list of World’s Top 10 most beautiful and amazing Railway stations. It’s time to look at these more beautiful and iconic buildings in the world.

World’s Top 10 Most Beautiful and Amazing Railway Stations

1. Grand Central Terminal (New York)

New York’s Grand Central Terminal is the world’s largest railway station with rail facility and the station covers 4 acres and has 44 platforms and 67 railway tracks. It was built in 1871. It serves as a transportation hub connecting metro, car and pedestrian traffic and trains in a very efficient way.  About 40 million people come to catch trains every year. It is also included in the world’s famous tourist destinations because its architecture is very great.

2. Atocha Station (Madrid)

Atocha railway station in Madrid, Spain is the second most beautiful railway station in the world. The Atocha, which was built in 1851 and designed by architect Raphael Monio. A small forest has been built in this station, where you will see many animals with small trees and plants.

3. St Pancras International (London)

St Pancras railway station, this wonderful historic station celebrated for its Victorian design, was built between 1864 and 1868 in London. This great Railway station has 2 tall statues: Statue of John Betjeman and the Meeting Place being one, and the other being a 9-meter tall bronze statue of a couple. It might be difficult to accept however St Pancras International Railway station has Europe’s longest champagne bar, and it also includes several different shops, restaurants, shopping malls and cafes perfect for shopping addicts.

4. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Mumbai)

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is the busiest transportation hub of India, formerly called Victoria Terminus its history dates back to 19^th century when it was designed by Frederick William Stevens, an English architect. This railway station has been listed by UNESCO World Heritage Sites. About three million people visit this railway station every day.

5. Gare De Strasbourg (France)

Gare De Strasbourg is one of the big railway stations of the world popularly named as Gare De Strasbourg is to be found in France. It was finalized in 1883 by a Berlin-based Architect Johann E. Jacobsthal, this huge railway station in Strasbourg, France is one of the Europe’s busiest railway hubs, taking into account the necessities of 19.0 million passengers each year and offering a wide variety of national as well as international services connecting to different routes like Belgium, Poland, Germany and the UK.  A 120-meter-long glass construction that represents the historic design of this railway station and the 25-meter space that is available between the dome and the building is another great tourist attraction for this station.

6. Kuala Lumpur Railway Station (Malaysia)

It was started in 1910, designed by British architect A.B. Hubbock, the construction of the station was finalized in 1917. This historical building is a blend of various design styles including of Arabic, Indian and western techniques. While this is no longer the major rail destination of the travelers, still many people pass through from it. The Kuala Lumpur Railway Station looks more like a fairy story royal palace rather than a railway station, so this makes it one of the most amazing railway station of the world.

7. Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Germany)

This railway station in Germany is a brilliant specimen of modern architecture. It is one of the largest and beautiful railway stations in Europe. It is a great tourist attraction in the busy streets of Berlin, Germany. Berlin Hauptbahnhof is the biggest crossing point station in Europe and also it is Europe’s largest two-level railway station with more than 80 stores, shops and 14 platforms in all. It has an epic steel structure and 2000 trains stop daily and 3 lakh 50 thousand passenger passes through it.

8. The Antwerp Central Station (Belgium)

The Antwerp Central Station is remarkably one of the world’s most amazing railway stations. The architecture of this railway station in Belgium is magnificent, designated by Louis Delassresi while the huge glass vault was designed by architect J. Van Asperen. It was opened to the common people in 1905. Its beauty can be judged from the fact that besides the passengers, people come often to sit. It has an enormous area of 400 meters and two entrances, many shopping malls and a diamond gallery with more than 30 shops will surely make shopping buffs stop and take a look.

9. Kanazawa Station (Japan)

Japan’s Kanazawa Station, one of the world’s largest railway stations, is popular all over the world due to its architecture. Looking at this railway station it seems as though this is a fort. It was built in 1898 but it was re-structured in 2005, the Tsuzumi Gate a huge 14-meter gate leading to the station’s entrance is the first thing that greets the passengers. The Kanazawa Station is a combination of traditional Japanese wooden construction and the modern futuristic architecture.

10. Southern Cross Station (Australia)

This railway station located in Melbourne is also one of the most beautiful stations in the world. It is a major railway station in Australia as well as a transport hub. In 2002, the city decided to build up the former Spencer Street Station into a well-designed and well-connected transportation hub of Australia, work on its architecture and design began and in 4 years it started to appear in new colors. It is 3^rd busiest railway station of Melbourne serving more than 15 million passengers a year. Due to its stunning and wonderful architecture, the station had been awarded numerous awards and Lubetkin Prize by the Royal Institute of British Architects.