Jul 04

Notable Train Stations from Around the World

  1. Hauptbahnhof

    Hauptbahnhof, known as the Berlin Central Station, is a primary railway station in Berlin, Germany. An estimated 300,000 passengers use the station each day.

    Photo Source: johndenugent.com

  2. Kanazawa Station

    Major railway station,Kanazawa Station, is located in Ishikawa, Japan. Most recognizable at the station is the glass welcome dome, called the “Motenashi Dome”, which resembles an umbrella.

    Photo Source: gaijingojapan.com

  3. Atocha Station

    Atocha Train Station in Madrid, Spain, is Madrid’s biggest train station, and the primary railway station for commuter transit. Destroyed by fire, it was rebuilt and opened in 1892.

    Photo Source: upon arriving.com

  4. Union Station

    Union Station in Washington, DC. is one of the busiest rail stations in the United States. Over 40 million people visit Union Station annually.

    Photo Source: amtrak.com

  5. Grand Central Terminal

    Debatably one of the world’s most iconic train stations, Grand Central Terminal in New York, the 44-platform station covers 48 acres of land.

    Photo Source: dailymail.co.uk


  6. Helsinki Central

    Located in Helsinki, Finland, Helsinki Central Railway Station is used by approximately 200,000 commuters per day. Construction of Finland’s busiest building commenced in 1905 and officially opened in 1919.

    Photo Source: cntraveller.com


  7. Gare du Nord

    Gare du Nord is a 36-platform railway station in Paris, France, that originally opened in 1864. Approximately 180 million passengers use the station annually.

    Photo Source: eurostar.com

Article by: Samantha Dyck

Since graduating from Lakehead University in 2011, Samantha gravitated towards the construction industry. With a quick wit and a knack for terrible jokes, her time management skills enable her to find the time to contribute to Hard Hat Hunter’s growing community.

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