Mumbai-Victoria Terminus

Modeled on the lines of the St Pancras Station in London, Victoria Terminus is undoubtedly the Raj's piece de resistance, Complete with carved stone friezes, stained glass windows and flying buttresses.


It is Gothic architecture at its best, an awesome edifice that most citizens view with deep pride.


At the top of the central dome stands the triumphant figure of Progress.


The station was christened to commemorate Victoria Jubilee Day in 1887 when India's first steam engine puffed out to neighboring Thane, about 45 kms away. Today it has been rechristened Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus after the Maratha warrior.


Train platforms.


Ticketing office.