Milano Cadorna railway station, railway station in Milan
Milano Cadorna is a dead-end railway station and transport hub in Milan with ten platforms serving commuter trains, regional trains, and some express services. The station building combines modern construction with restored historical elements and is structured by architect Gae Aulenti's design of canopies that connect the plaza to the station.
The original station opened in 1879 as a simple wooden chalet structure and was replaced by a larger building in 1885, which gained another floor in 1920. After severe bombing in 1943 and the subsequent war damage, the facility was completely rebuilt between 1953 and 1956 with a modern multi-story building.
The station is named after Luigi Cadorna, an Italian military general from World War I, linking the place to Italy's military history. Today the plaza serves as a gathering point where commuters and travelers move between different transport modes, reflecting the daily rhythm of the city.
The metro station beneath Piazzale Cadorna connects lines M1 and M2, enabling quick travel to other parts of the city and easy transfer between train and underground. Arriving travelers should expect crowding during morning rush hours, as many commuters use the station to reach nearby office districts.
During the 1990s, the station underwent comprehensive renovation where renowned architect Gae Aulenti designed new canopy structures seamlessly connecting the plaza to the station interior. This redesign created a novel transition between outdoor plaza and station that still shapes the traveler experience today.
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