railroad station

Also known as: railroad depot

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A railroad station, also known as a railway station or depot, is a building that provides accommodations for railroad passengers or freight. These stations are often more than just places to pass through; some are architectural marvels worth visiting.12

Notable examples include:
* Union Station (Toronto, Canada): A magnificent Beaux-Arts structure clad in limestone, featuring a grand lobby with marble flooring and a tiled ceiling.2
* Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Mumbai, India): A fusion of Italianate Gothic Revival architecture with traditional Indian elements, serving as a major commuter hub.2
* Vladivostok Station (Vladivostok, Russia): Resembling a palace with turrets and towers, it marks the end of the Trans-Siberian Railroad.2
* Grand Central Terminal (New York City, U.S.A.): A stunning Beaux-Arts masterpiece with a vast concourse, famous for its astronomical ceiling and sculptural clock.3
* Union Station (Los Angeles, U.S.A.): Designed to resemble California missions, it was a key meeting point for major railway lines and is now part of the city's subway system.2

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…and surroundings of new passenger stations are laid out to provide adequate and convenient areas for connecting bus or trolley-car services, for private automobile parking, or for so-called “kiss-and-ride”—automobiles that are discharging or picking up rail passengers. Many existing stations have had their surroundings reorganized to provide these facilities.
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…and surroundings of new passenger stations are laid out to provide adequate and convenient areas for connecting bus or trolley-car services, for private automobile parking, or for so-called “kiss-and-ride”—automobiles that are discharging or picking up rail passengers. Many existing stations have had their surroundings reorganized to provide these facilities.
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