Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
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| Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus | |
 Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, formerly Victoria Terminus |
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| Town | Mumbai |
| Country | India |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
| Architect | Axel Herman, Frederick William Stevens |
| Client | Government of Bombay |
| Engineer | Frederick William Stevens |
| Construction start date | 1889 |
| Completion date | 1897 |
| Cost | 1,614,000 Rupees |
| Style | Venetian Gothic |
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Marathi: छत्रपती शिवाजी टरमीनस), formerly Victoria Terminus, and better known by its abbreviation CST or Bombay VT) is an historic railway station which serves as the headquarters of the Central Railways. It is one of the busiest railway stations in India[citation needed], and serves Central Railway trains terminating in Mumbai as well as the Mumbai suburban railway.
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[edit] History
The station was designed by Frederick William Stevens, a consulting architect in 1887-1888, for the princely sum of 16.14 lakh rupees. Stevens earned the commission to construct the station after a masterpiece watercolour sketch by draughtsman Axel Herman. After earning the commission, Stevens went on a ten-month trip to Europe to make a detailed study of the stations there. The final design bears some resemblance to St Pancras station in London[citation needed]. It took ten years to complete and was named "Victoria Terminus" in honour of the reigning Queen Victoria.
In 1996, in response to demands by the Shiv Sena and in keeping with the policy of renaming locations with Indian names, the station was renamed by the state government after Chhatrapati Shivaji, a famed 17th century Maratha king. Even then it is referred to as Victoria Terminus or VT by almost everyone living in Mumbai today.
On July 2, 2004 the station was nominated a World Heritage Site by the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO.
[edit] The structure
| Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus)* | |
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| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| State Party |  India |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | ii, iv |
| Reference | 945 |
| Region† | Asia-Pacific |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2004 (28th Session) |
| * Name as inscribed on World Heritage List. † Region as classified by UNESCO. |
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The station building was designed in the Victorian Gothic style of architecture. The building exhibits a fusion of influences from Victorian Italianate Gothic Revival architecture and traditional Indian architecture. Internally, the wood carving, tiles, ornamental iron and brass railings, grills for the ticket offices, the balustrades for the grand staircases and other ornaments were the work of students at the Bombay School of Art. The station stands as an example of 19th century railway architectural marvels for its advanced structural and technical solutions.
[edit] Suburban Network
The network of suburban trains (locally known as locals, short for local trains) radiating out from this station is instrumental in keeping Mumbai running. The station serves long-distance trains as well as two of the suburban lines-the Central Line and the Harbour line. It is the westernmost terminus of Central Railway. Local trains terminate at Karjat , Kasara , Panvel , Khopoli Churchgate and Dahanu.
[edit] Trivia
The station is the second most photographed monument in India after the Taj Mahal.
[edit] Gallery
 Victoria Terminus, 1903. |
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 A platform in CST suburban station |
 CST viewed from inside during rush hour. |
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus on the UNESCO website
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Mumbai
- Comprehensive Searchable Database of Indian Railways Trains, Stations, Time Tables, Fares, Ticket Reservation Availability, PNR Status & Train Arrival/Departure/Running Status
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| Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus | ||||
| Next station south: None |
Mumbai suburban railway : Central Railway | Next station north: Masjid Bunder |
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| Stop No:1 | KM from starting:0 | Platforms:17 | ||
| Stations on Central line of Mumbai Suburban Railway |
| Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus • Masjid • Sandhurst Road • Byculla • Chinchpokli • Currey Road • Parel • Dadar • Matunga • Sion • Kurla • Vidyavihar • Ghatkopar • Vikhroli • Kanjurmarg • Bhandup • Nahur • Mulund • Thane |
| Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus | ||||
| Next station south: None |
Mumbai suburban railway : Central Railway (Harbour Line) | Next station north: Masjid Bunder |
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| Stop No:1 | KM from starting:0 | Platforms:17 | ||
| These are the stations on Central (Harbour) line of Mumbai suburban railway |
| Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus | Masjid | Sandhurst Road | Dockyard Road | Reay Road | Cotton Green | Sewri |
| Vadala Road | Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar | Chunabhatti | Kurla | Tilak Nagar | Chembur | Govandi | Mankhurd | Vashi | Sanpada | Juinagar | Nerul | Seawoods | C.B.D. Belapur | Khargar | Mansarovar | Khandeshwar | Panvel |
| Vadala Road | King's Circle | Mahim | Bandra | Khar Road | Santacruz | Vile Parle | Andheri |
