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 Chhatrapati
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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