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Broad Green railway station
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Broad Green railway station is a railway station serving the Broadgreen district of Liverpool, England, 3+1⁄2 miles (5.6 km) east of Liverpool Lime Street. Established in 1830, it is the world's oldest actively operating railway station. Electrically powered trains have been operating through the station since March 2015, using Class 319 EMUs.
Broad Green railway station
Broad Green railway station
A broad view of the two platforms, next to the M62 bridge.
A broad view of the two platforms, next to the M62 bridge.
A Northern Rail Class 156 waits at the station.
A Northern Rail Class 156 waits at the station.
The booking office, from the street.
The booking office, from the street.
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A train station, railroad station, or railroad depot and railway station is a railway facility where trains stop to load or unload passengers, freight, or both. It generally consists of at least one platform, one track, and a station building providing such ancillary services as ticket sales, waiting rooms, and baggage/freight service. Stations on a single-track line often have a passing loop to accommodate trains travelling in opposite direction.
Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Germany, one of the busiest train stations in Europe
Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Germany, one of the busiest train stations in Europe
Broad Green station, Liverpool, England, shown in 1962, opened in 1830, is the oldest station site in the world still in use as a passenger station.
Broad Green station, Liverpool, England, shown in 1962, opened in 1830, is the oldest station site in the world still in use as a passenger station.
Baker Street station, London, opened in 1863, was the world's first station to be completely underground. Its original part, seen here, is just below
Baker Street station, London, opened in 1863, was the world's first station to be completely underground. Its original part, seen here, is just below the surface and was constructed by cut-and-cover tunnelling.
Liverpool Lime Street station's frontage resembles a château and is the world's oldest used terminus.
Liverpool Lime Street station's frontage resembles a château and is the world's oldest used terminus.