Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Central station in Mitte, Germany.
Description
Berlin Hauptbahnhof is a multi-level interchange in Mitte where north-south and east-west tracks cross on separate floors within a frame of glass and steel. Daylight filters through the open interior, and wide passageways link the platforms to shops and services on the intermediate levels.
History
The station opened shortly before the football World Cup to replace the fragmented terminals left behind when the city was divided. It stands on the site of the old Lehrter Bahnhof and brought together lines that had been separated for decades.
Culture
This transport hub takes its name from the central stations that once served the divided city before the wall fell. Commuters from the surrounding districts pass through daily, making it a meeting point where travelers from across Europe cross paths while heading toward nearby offices and government buildings.
Practical
Lifts are located at the ends of each platform and provide step-free access to all floors, including the regional and long-distance tracks. Most travelers find information boards and signage on the main concourses that guide them toward the departure areas.
Did you know?
The long-distance and regional tracks sit one above the other, allowing trains to leave in four directions without crossing paths. This layered arrangement was novel when built and enabled high train frequency on a compact footprint.
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