Grand Central Terminal

1913Platform areaNew York

CountryUSA

Year Opened1913

LengthPlatform area

RouteNew York

About Grand Central Terminal

The largest train station in the world by number of platforms at 44. The celestial ceiling mural is painted backwards. The Whispering Gallery carries whispers across the arch. The clock above the information booth is valued at 20 million dollars.

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