Station Codes
Indian Railways · स्टेशन कोड
📋Quick Overview
Every railway station in India has a unique 2-5 letter code for booking and identification. Many codes derive from old British-era names.
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7,000+ stations | Longest name: Venkatanarasimharajuvaripeta (VNRP) | Shortest: Ib (IB)
📖Major Station Codes
| Station | Code | City |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | NDLS | Delhi |
| Mumbai CST | CSMT | Maharashtra |
| Howrah Jn | HWH | West Bengal |
| Chennai Central | MAS | Tamil Nadu |
| Secunderabad | SC | Telangana |
| Varanasi Jn | BSB | UP |
| Jaipur Jn | JP | Rajasthan |
| Lucknow Jn | LKO | UP |
| Patna Jn | PNBE | Bihar |
| Bangalore City | SBC | Karnataka |
| Ahmedabad Jn | ADI | Gujarat |
| Bhopal Jn | BPL | MP |
| Guwahati | GHY | Assam |
📝Special Station Facts
- •Gorakhpur — world's longest platform (1,366.33 m)
- •Mumbai CST — UNESCO World Heritage Site (2004)
- •Shortest station name: Ib (Odisha)
- •Highest station: Ghum (Darjeeling, 2,258 m)
- •Mathura Junction — most connected (7 lines)