Ashgabat Railway Station

Ashgabat
Turkmenistan Railway terminal

View of the station's main entrance
Location  Turkmenistan, Ashgabat
Construction
Parking no
History
Opened 1888
Rebuilt 2009
Previous names Krasilnikov, Sorin

Ashgabat Railway Station (Turkmen: Aşgabat demirýol menzili) is the main railway station in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It was originally built in 1888, but had to be rebuilt after an earthquake in 1948. The station is operated by the Türkmendemirýollary.

History

The Ashgabat Railway Station photographed from the tracks a bit west of the station.
Historical view of the station (early 20th century)

The station was built in 1888, but was completely demolished in 1948 by the Ashgabat earthquake. It was rebuilt in 1950 on the foundations of the old railway station.

In 2009 the building was given a new look. The turkish company "Belda Insaat" designed and radically reconstructed the railway station.

Service

There are 7 train routes, 2 for transporting good and five for passenger service. The train from Ashgabat to Serakhs leaves the station twice a week, the rest are daily departures.[1]

Passenger trains:

Transportation of goods:

See also

References

Coordinates: 37°56′35″N 58°23′45″E / 37.94306°N 58.39583°E / 37.94306; 58.39583

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