Friday, February 17, 2012

RAILWAY STATIONS … BERLIN HAUPTBAHNHOF

 

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BERLIN HAUPTBAHNHOF

Berlin Hauptbahnhof, or Berlin Central Station, is the main railway station in Berlin, Germany and the largest crossing station in Europe. It began full operation two days after a ceremonial opening on 26 May 2006.

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It is now Europe's largest two-level railway station. It is located on the site of the historic Lehrter Bahnhof, and until it opened as a main line station, it was a stop on the Berlin S-Bahn suburban railway temporarily named Berlin Hauptbahnhof–Lehrter Bahnhof.

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The station is operated by DB Station&Service, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn AG, and is classified as a Category 1 station considered equal to international airports in terms of service, are permanently staffed and carry all sorts of railway-related facilities as well as usually featuring a shopping mall in the station.

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Berlin Hauptbahnhof timelapse

Berlin Hauptbahnhof timelapse! from Holger Mette on Vimeo.

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