The Passenger Line in Finland

The line skirts the Russian border, passing within half a mile of it. Until recently sleek Allegro high-speed trains cut the journey to St Petersburg down to three and a half hours. The station serves as a terminal for special events at the Lahti Urheilukeskus arena each winter and for a few summer railcar excursions…

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Farncombe Station

Farncombe Station opened in 1897 and is a small village station serving Guildford and Godalming. It is served by South West Trains, which offer direct services to London Waterloo and Portsmouth Harbour. Farncombe Railway Station is a vital transportation hub serving the small but vibrant village of Farncombe, located within the borough of Waverley in…

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The History of Liverpool Street Station: A Landmark of London’s Rail Network

Liverpool Street Station, located in the bustling heart of London, is one of the city’s major railway terminals. With a rich history that spans over a century, the station is a testament to Victorian engineering and London’s evolving transport needs. Early Foundations Liverpool Street Station was officially opened on February 2, 1874, by the Great…

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Cardiff Bay Station

The station shunts people to and fro between the Bay area and the city centre along the Butetown Branch Line. Services run every 12 minutes Monday to Saturday and between 1100 and 1630 on Sunday. Despite its rustic appearance and only having one platform in use, it’s well located for Mermaid Quay and the Millennium…

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New Cross Station, London

New Cross is a major transport hub in London fare zone 2. It’s also home to Goldsmiths, part of the University of London, which hosts a thriving (if rough-around-the-edges) cultural scene. The railway boom of the early Victorian era saw two companies drive lines through here. The London and Croydon Railway built a station on…

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