Railway station names often include terms that indicate their function or status. Central signifies a major hub, usually the main station in a city (e.g., Chennai Central). Terminal indicates the end point of a rail line (e.g., Mumbai Central).
Junction means the station connects multiple routes (e.g., Howrah Junction). Cantonment (Cant) refers to stations serving military areas (e.g., Pune Cantonment). Road denotes stations located on or near major roads (e.g., Bandra Road). Halt and PH (Passenger Halt) refer to smaller stations where trains stop only on demand, primarily serving local or rural areas.
These terms help passengers understand the significance and location of each station within the railway network.
