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Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus: a station as an urban symbol

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Published: 23 Oct 2026 08:23 · Updated: 23 Oct 2026 08:23

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Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus combines Victorian Gothic Revival with Indian architectural traditions. F. W. Stevens's design includes a dome, turrets and pointed arches.

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Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus combines Victorian Gothic Revival with Indian architectural traditions. F. W. Stevens's design includes a dome, turrets and pointed arches. [1]

Compare its ceremonial exterior with its transport function. A station is both an infrastructure node and a public image of the city; decoration alone does not explain movement through it.

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  1. [1] Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) - UNESCO World Heritage Centre ↗