Savyolovskaya, railway station
Savyolovskaya is a railway station in northern Moscow that differs from other stations in the city by serving only trains to nearby suburbs and towns. The simple two-story building with two smaller wings features ticket windows, waiting areas, and platforms for daily suburban travel to places like Dmitrov, Lobnya, and Kimry.
The station was built between 1897 and 1902 as part of a larger project to connect Moscow by rail to smaller towns. Originally known as Butyrsky Station, it later took the name from the nearby village of Savyolovo and was modernized about 90 years after opening with an additional floor and improved platforms.
The name Savyolovskaya comes from the village of Savyolovo, now part of the city of Kimry in the Tver region. The station's name preserves a piece of local history and reflects Moscow's connection to the northern territories.
The station is near the Savyolovskaya metro station and is easily accessible on foot, by bus, or taxi since there is no parking. Ticket windows and machines are easy to find inside, while the station is busier during morning and evening rush hours when many commuters pass through.
This is the only railway station in Moscow dedicated exclusively to suburban service without any long-distance trains. Notably, it was the last station in Moscow to connect to the metro system, which happened only in the late 1980s.
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