8 shocking facts about GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL 

By Vasantha November 20,2022 Metalnation.org Image Credit:-Google

Its rich history is a story of immense wealth and great engineering, but also of survival and rebirth

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Grand Central Terminal - New York City's most famous train station.

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If you just want to take a quick peek, note the station is free to enjoy daily from 5:15 a.m. to 2 a.m.

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GCT is the largest train station in the world in terms of area occupied and number of platforms. The terminal is spread over 49 acres and has 44 platform

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HISTORY AROUND EVERY CORNER. Grand Central Terminal is one of the most-visited destinations in New York City

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A "terminus" or "terminal" is a station at the end of a railway line. Trains arriving there have to end their journeys (terminate) or reverse out of the station

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The article states that “each face of the brass clock atop the information booth clock is made of solid opal and the four faces are valued at $20 million

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Grand Central Rail. We recommend that you make a seat reservation prior to travelling, especially if you are travelling with other

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