Which of the following stations has all the three gauges viz. broad, metre and narrow?

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The correct answer is Siliguri.

Siliguri Junction railway station is a major railway station in Siliguri, West Bengal, India. It is the largest railway station in North East India. The station is located on the Howrah–New Jalpaiguri line and the Siliguri–Darjeeling line. It is also the junction point for the Alipurduar–Siliguri line and the New Jalpaiguri–Siliguri Town line.

The station has three platforms, with a total of 14 tracks. The station is well-connected to all major cities in India. It is also a major transit point for passengers traveling to and from North East India.

The station has all the three gauges viz. broad, metre and narrow. The broad gauge line connects the station to Howrah and New Jalpaiguri. The metre gauge line connects the station to Alipurduar and Darjeeling. The narrow gauge line connects the station to New Jalpaiguri Town.

The station is well-equipped with all the modern amenities. It has a waiting hall, a retiring room, a book stall, a cafeteria, and a medical room. The station also has a parking lot.

The station is managed by the Eastern Railway zone of the Indian Railways.