Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)

About this place

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT).Grand Gothic railway terminus in South Mumbai, HQ of Central Railway and one of India’s busiest stations. Its domes, turrets, stained glass and sculpted façade make it a landmark and popular night-photography spot. Suburban and long-distance trains move millions of passengers daily through this heritage building.

History & highlights

Originally Victoria Terminus, designed by F.W. Stevens in Indo-Saracenic / Victorian Gothic style. Construction started in 1878 and finished around 1887, marking Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee. It replaced the old Bori Bunder station and became the symbolic heart of India’s rail system. Renamed CSMT and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004 for its outstanding 19th-century railway architecture.

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