Ostkreuz, Railway junction in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Germany
Description
Ostkreuz is a two-level station in Berlin where the circular line runs above the long-distance railway tracks. The station handles about 235,000 passengers each day who transfer between different parts of the city.
History
The station was first built in 1882 as Stralau-Rummelsburg station, serving as a key junction for the growing railway traffic in eastern Berlin. It was enlarged and modified multiple times to handle increasing passenger numbers and connect new rail lines.
Culture
The station takes its name from its role as a crossing point in the eastern part of the city. The layout shows how different railway lines and train types exist side by side, connecting people from different parts of town every day.
Practical
The station connects to eight different railway lines with regular trains serving multiple Berlin districts and surrounding areas. Visitors can find both local and long-distance trains at the same location, making transfers between different routes straightforward.
Did you know?
A 50-meter water tower from 1912 still stands beside the station as a reminder of the steam locomotive era. This structure is now a protected monument and tells the story of the area's industrial past.
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