Yerevan railway station

Yerevan
South Caucasus Railway terminal

Yerevan station from the street.
Location  Armenia, Yerevan
Owned by Russian Railways (South Caucasus Railway)
Platforms 2
Tracks 5
Construction
Parking yes
Other information
Station code 567804
Fare zone 16
History
Opened 1902[1]
Electrified yes
Previous names Erivan' (1902—1936)
Services
Preceding station   South Caucasus Railway   Following station

Yerevan Railway station (Armenian: Երեվան) is a railway station in the capital of ArmeniaYerevan.[2]

History

In 1902 the first railway line was built to Erivan', connecting it with Alexandropol (Gyumri) and Tiflis (Tbilisi). In 1908, a second line connected it with Julfa and Persia.

The station building was built in 1956. The Museum of railway transport of Armenia was opened in the station on 31 July 2009.

In 2010 Russian Railways rebuilt the station complex. During the renovations, they restored the interior of the station, introducing LCD screens with train schedule information for passengers. In addition, due to the significant increase in passenger traffic, as well as the need to ensure a comfortable environment when buying tickets, it was decided to divide the space into rooms for long-distance and international trains. The design of the rooms did not disturb the overall architectural style; decoration is made of natural and artificial materials identical to the original. In the station building there is a hotel with rooms for accommodation.[3]

Trains

Photos

References

  1. Железнодорожные станции СССР. Справочник. — М.: Транспорт, 1981
  2. History
  3. South Caucasus Railway news

External links

Coordinates: 40°09′19″N 44°30′29″E / 40.1553°N 44.5081°E / 40.1553; 44.5081

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