Soestdijk railway station, Railway station in Soestdijk, Netherlands
Soestdijk railway station is a single-track station in Soest, Netherlands, located at a corner with a prominent canopy overhead. The building displays typical Dutch railway architecture with its side facade and wide veranda sheltering the platform.
The station opened on June 27, 1898 as part of the Den Dolder-Baarn railway line connecting regional towns. This route became an important link in the broader rail network expanding through the region.
The station building is a protected monument showing the railway architecture of late 19th century Netherlands. The traditional design with its distinctive veranda reflects how people traveled by rail during that era.
Trains depart twice per hour toward Utrecht, ensuring regular connections to the larger city. Bus line 74 additionally connects the station to surrounding areas including Soest Zuid, Smitsveen, and Soest Noord.
The station's canopy area once served as a Royal Lodge where members of the Dutch Royal Family waited during their rail journeys. This exclusive use is no longer visible today but highlights the surprising royal connection to this modest station.
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