Dock Central train station

Dock Central is a former railway station in Ensenada featuring two platforms with substantial iron, wood, and glass structures that reflect neoclassical Italian design from the early 20th century. The original construction spanning about 570 square meters remains accessible to visitors and preserves the technical details of this transport facility.

The station opened in 1910 as part of the Ferrocarril General Roca network, serving routes from Plaza Constitución to La Plata and Río Santiago. Operations ended in 1994, marking the close of over eight decades of railway service at this location.

The building now houses a port museum that preserves the transportation heritage of Ensenada and showcases its maritime connections through exhibits and historical objects.

The site is located at coordinates -34.865497, -57.897894 and provides visitor access to both preserved platforms where you can explore the original railway infrastructure. The location works well for walkers and allows for a leisurely exploration of the structure and its details.

The building once housed a bar frequented by sailors who loaded meat at the adjacent Swift-Armour industrial complex. This connection reveals how the station was intertwined with local port and meat-processing activities.