Top 5 Busiest Railway Stations in The U.S.A

United States railway stations is considered to be the busiest station in the world. In earlier times, the importance of trains was more for passengers, passengers were considered as the strength of trains. But at present, freight is considered to the strength of trains and trains are more important to transport the freight for less Expense. The commuter rail notably busy in a city or some intercity trains in the United States. The United States has the largest rail transport network in the world, which is spread over 160,000 miles. On this article, you will know about the top 5 busiest railway station in the United States.

1. Pennsylvania Railway Station 

Pennsylvania Station is also be heard by the name New York Penn Station or simply Penn Station. This railway station is major intercity railway station in the New York city. Penn station is known for the Busiest Transportation in the Western Hemisphere. According to the 2019 report, on weekdays, more than 600,000 passengers travelling. This railway station was opened in 1910, after that the station was reconstructed from 1962 to 1968. The main crowd to this station is beneath Madison Square Garden. The Penn Station has 11 platform and 21 tracks.

2. Grand Central Terminal

Grand Central Terminal is mostly used as a commuter station. This station is known to be the second busiest station in the United States. Grand Central Station is situated at 89 East 42nd Street Manhattan in New York City. This station is owned by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority from 2020 to present and also operates. The Managing Director of this station is Mr.  Jorge Monasterio. Due to the beautiful architecture design of Grand Central Station, it is also famous in the world and at the same time its place has been list of National Historic Landmark.

3. Jamaica Railway Station 

Jamaica station is mostly served by commuter trains and one of the major station down LIRR. Under LIRR, the first Jamaica station was developed in 1836. From 1912 to 1913 the station was built at its current location and it's designed by Kenneth M. Murchison. Now the location of the station is fully connected John F.  with Kennedy International Airport. Actually, the concourse area of ​​the station is connected with the airport. Which is located above the station. Current Location of Jamaica Railway Station is 93-02 Sutphin Boulevard

 Jamaica, Queens, New York.

4. Chicago Union Station 

Chicago Union Station is on the West Side of Chicago, which is available for intercity and commuter train service. The station serves as Amtrak's flagship station in the Midwest of the United States. This station serves the downtown terminus for 6 Metra  commuter lines serving long-distance trains. Chicago Union Station is situated at 225 South Canal Street, Located in Chicago, Illinois. It has 30 island platforms and 24 tracks. This station owned by Amtrak and also operated by Amtrak, Metra.

5. Ogilvie Transportation Center

Ogilvie Transportation Center is the terminus for 3 commuter rail lines from Metra's Union Pacific District to Chicago's northern and western suburbs. This station is located at 500 West Madison Street Chicago, Illinois in the United States. The station opened in 1912 and is currently owned by Union Pacific Railroad, Mitra. The station has 8 island platforms and also 16 tracks. According to the data, 31.905 million traffic is seen daily. It is known for being the 6th busiest station in North America.