Rotterdam Centraal metro station, Underground metro station in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Rotterdam Centraal metro station features multiple levels with wide platforms, connecting five different metro lines through a network of tunnels and corridors.
The station opened its doors on February 9, 1968, establishing the first metro system in the Netherlands as part of the Noord-Zuidlijn connection.
The station design incorporates elements of Rotterdam's post-war reconstruction period, reflecting the city's approach to modern transportation infrastructure.
The metro system operates from 5:45 AM until 12:45 AM, with trains running every 20 minutes during holidays and more frequently during regular days.
When the station first opened as part of the Noord-Zuidlijn, the system measured only 5.9 kilometers, making it the shortest metro line worldwide.
Location: Rotterdam
Inception: February 9, 1968
Official opening: 1968
Part of: Erasmus Line
GPS coordinates: 51.92393,4.46966
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:50
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