Bahnhof Horka Gbf, Border train station in Horka, Germany.
Bahnhof Horka Gbf is a freight yard at the Germany-Poland border with multiple tracks, loading ramps, and storage areas for cargo handling. The facility connects the German and Polish rail networks with lines that cross into both countries.
The facility was founded in 1874 to create an important connection for railway freight traffic between east and west. It marks a crucial point in the development of cross-border rail infrastructure in Central Europe.
The name "Gbf" stands for freight yard, reflecting its original purpose as a cargo hub. Visitors can still observe the layout of tracks and structures that show how important this place was for trade flowing between the two nations.
The facility is located in Horka at the Germany-Poland border and can be reached on foot or by car. Keep in mind that this is an active freight yard and access to the tracks may be limited.
The yard was specifically built as a cross-border transshipment point so trains could operate in both countries without changing track gauges. This technical feature made it a key hub for European trade long before modern globalization.
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