All About World's Biggest Railway Junction

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The Grand Central Terminal in New York is the world's largest railway station by number of platforms.

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It holds the Guinness World Record with 44 platforms and 67 tracks on two underground levels.

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It is one of the busiest stations globally, with around 125,000 passengers daily.

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The terminal also serves as a renowned architectural landmark and tourist attraction.

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It features a famous celestial ceiling mural, a mysterious secret Track 61 for special guests, and the iconic "whispering gallery".

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Also known as the New York Central Railway Station, it was commissioned in 1903 and completed in 1913.

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The station was designed by architectural firms Reed and tem, along with Warren and Wetmore.

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Another prominent features of the place is the four-faced opal clock atop the Information Booth.

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