Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) Mumbai
About
A UNESCO World Heritage Centre, CST is an iconic train station in Mumbai, renowned for its Victorian Gothic architecture. Frederick William Stevens was the architect, and the completion of the building was in 1887. The station exhibits a blend of Victorian, Italianate, and Indian architecture. It is the headquarters of Central Railways and one of India's most crowded train stations, linking Mumbai with various parts of the nation.
Basic Information
Timings
Open 24/7
Entry Fee
Not specified
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Tourist Attraction
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains; CST is a major railway station
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST)
No metro stations found within 5 km.
History
Built in 1887, CST (formerly Victoria Terminus) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a fine example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Open 24/7
Entry Fee
Not specified
Type
Tourist Attraction
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Best reached by taxi or auto-rickshaw
UNESCO World Heritage Site, the railway station was constructed in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee.