Overview Mumbai,
previously known as Bombay is the capital of the
West Indian state of Maharashtra. A
metropolitan city, Mumbai is also called the ‘commercial
and entertainment capital of India'. Flanked
by the Arabian Sea in the western side, Mumbai enjoys
the moderate climate round the year. Mumbai is known
world over for being the home of Bollywood one
of biggest film industries in the world. In fact,
Mumbai is a happening city, it never sleeps and offers
lots of things to do and see. The glamorous city
abounds with late night parties, eating joints and
many other entertainment places open all night. Besides,
the rich cultural heritage, visible in life style
of common people, adding more charm to the city.
Mumbai Central
Station Code BCT
Arrival and Departure Enquiry 131, 132, 133
Reservation Enquiry 137
Station
Details Earlier known
as Bombay Central, Mumbai Central railway station
is one of the major railway stations of the Western
Railway. The railway station falls on the Western
Railway Mumbai suburban and outstation lines. Mumbai
Central railway station serves as terminus for Western
Railway outstation trains departing for Delhi, Rajasthan,
Punjab and Gujarat. The terminus provides access
to sub-urban areas like Crawford market, Tardeo,
Kalbadevi, Mohammed Ali Road, Chor Bazaar and Bhendi
Bazaar.
Amenities Mumbai
Central railway station has the
amenities like retiring rooms /
dormitories, waiting rooms, cloak
room, computerized reservation
offices, refreshment rooms (both
vegetarian and non-vegetarian)
and water coolers.
Distances
of major landmarks Gateway
of India (6.7 km), International Airport (19.3
km), Haji Ali Dargah (2.3 km), Marine Drive (5.7
km), Mahalaxmi Temple (16.3 km), Chowpatty Beach
(2.2 km), Juhu Beach (15.6 km), Film City
(26.5 km), Thane (31.3 km), Navi Mumbai (26.9 km),
Elephanta Caves (55 km), Kalyan (58 km).
Mumbai CST
Station Code CSTM
Arrival and Departure Enquiry 131
Reservation Enquiry 135, 022
2695959 / 2635959
Station Details Mumbai
CST or Chhatrapatu Shivaji Terminus
is another important railway station
of Mumbai city. Formerly known
as Victoria Terminus, Mumbai CST
is a historic railway station and
a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mumbai
CST serves as the headquarters of the Central Railway.
The terminus serves Central Railway trains terminating
in Mumbai and the Mumbai suburban railway as well.
Mumbai CST the westernmost terminus of Central Railway
provides access to Churchgate, Dhanau, Karjat, Kasara, Khopoli
and Panvel.
Amenities Amenities
available at Mumbai CST are waiting
rooms, retiring rooms / dormitories,
cloak room, computerized reservation
offices, refreshment rooms (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian)
and water coolers.
Distances of major
landmarks Gateway
of India (2.3 km), International Airport (22.2
km), Haji Ali Dargah (5.8 km), Marine Drive (2.2
km), Mahalaxmi Temple (19.3 km), Chowpatty Beach
(2.5 km), Juhu Beach (18.6 km), Film City
(29.5 km), Thane (34.8 km), Navi Mumbai (29.7 km),
Elephanta Caves (57.9 km), Kalyan (62 km).
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