Lich station, Railway station and cultural heritage monument in Lich, Germany
Lich (Oberhess) station is a railway station with a two-story reception building located on the Gießen-Gelnhausen line. The building features seven window sections supported by cast-iron columns that frame the front facade and mark the architectural style.
The station opened on December 29, 1869, as part of the first section of the Lahn-Kinzig-Bahn railway line connecting Gießen to Hungen. This rail connection brought new transportation options to the region and supported local economic growth.
The reception building displays typical 19th-century railway architecture with cast-iron columns and symmetrical facades that reflect building practices of that era in Hesse. Visitors can observe the craftsmanship of the period through details like stonework and window frames.
The station has two active platforms served by regional train connections that link passengers to destinations throughout the local transport network. The location is easily accessible on foot and well integrated into the area's overall connectivity.
At its peak, the station operated with ten parallel tracks, showing its former importance for regional transport activities. Today, only two main tracks remain, reflecting how rail infrastructure has changed over the decades.
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