World's largest railway station, can halt 44 trains at once, has 67 tracks and a secret…, name is..., located in....
It was opened to the public on February 2, 1913, and today it stands as a historic landmark.
Grand Central Terminal has a total of 44 platforms, which is more than any other railway station in the world.
These platforms are spread across two levels — an upper floor and a lower level.
Grand Central Station has a total of 67 tracks.
This also makes it the largest railway station in the world in terms of track network
Grand Central Station covers an area of approximately 48 acres. Its building is considered a magnificent example of grand architecture.
The design of Grand Central Station is an excellent example of fine art. The celestial artwork on its ceiling is very famous.
Additionally, this station has also been featured in many films and TV shows. Grand Central Station: Location
The Grand Central Station is situated under the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. This spot of the station has grabbed the attention not just local New Yorkers but visitors from around the world, as reported by 6sqft.
Track 61, originally built in the 1930s for President Franklin Roosevelt, allowed him to travel between NYC and Washington DC without the public knowing he was paralysed from the waist down due to polio, which he contracted at the age of 39. After Roosevelt's death, the specific track was never inaugurated for regular passengers.
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