Train Station

193 photos · 2005–2026

193 photographs tagged Train Station, 2005–2026.

The Lawn concourse at Paddington Station in London features a restored iron and glass roof designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, with public seating and retail areas below.
Paddington Station’s The Lawn concourse in London is covered by a restored iron and glass roof associated with Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s original station design. The space sits beneath the historic train shed and is used as a public concourse with seating and retail areas.

Seating and Crowds Beneath The Lawn’s Roof at Paddington Station

Bakerloo line southbound platform 2 at Charing Cross Underground station in London with red-rimmed tunnel entrance and directional signage.
Charing Cross Underground Station in central London has a southbound Bakerloo line platform with a curved tube tunnel and tiled stairway access. The station’s platform 2 signs point toward Embankment, Waterloo, and Elephant & Castle, which are the next southbound stops on the line.

Tunnel Curve at Charing Cross Station’s Bakerloo Platform

Paddington Station's arched Victorian iron and glass train sheds span multiple platforms with modern trains stopped below.
Paddington Station in London is shown beneath its arched glass-and-iron train shed roofs. The station’s main roof structures date to the mid-19th century and are associated with Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Matthew Digby Wyatt. Modern passenger trains stand in the platforms below the historic canopy.

Arched Train Shed Roofs at Paddington Station

A Bakerloo line train stops at Charing Cross Underground station platform with directional signage and stairs visible beyond.
Charing Cross Underground Station in central London is the southern terminus of the Bakerloo line. A Bakerloo train stands at the platform beside the tunnel mouth and exit signs for the Northern line and Charing Cross National Rail station.

Way Out Signs on the Bakerloo Line Platform at Charing Cross

A Bakerloo Line train with red, white, and blue livery stands at a platform in Charing Cross Underground Station, London.
A Bakerloo Line train stands at Charing Cross Underground Station in central London. The station opened in 1906 and remains a terminus on the Bakerloo Line beneath the Strand. Charing Cross also connects with the National Rail station above ground.

Bakerloo Line Train Front at Charing Cross Station

Curved white-tiled pedestrian passageway at Charing Cross Station underground linking tunnel with metal handrails and fluorescent lighting.
Charing Cross Station in London has a curved tiled pedestrian passageway linking parts of the Underground complex. The corridor features white wall tiles, stainless-steel handrails, fluorescent lighting, and posters mounted along the walls.

Curved Stairway to the Tunnel at Charing Cross Station

Escalator tunnel at Charing Cross Underground Station in London with white curved walls, fluorescent lighting, and blue handrails descending into the station.
Charing Cross Underground Station in central London has long escalator tunnels linking the platforms and concourse. The station serves the Bakerloo and Northern lines and is one of the Underground’s major interchanges in the West End area. Posters line the tunnel walls beside the escalators.

Poster-Lined Escalator Tunnel at Charing Cross Station

Paddington Station's main concourse fills with passengers beneath its distinctive red and white arched Victorian iron and glass roof structure.
Paddington Station in London is shown inside the main concourse beneath its arched roof. The station, opened in 1854, is one of the city’s principal rail termini and a key interchange for services to the west of England, South Wales, and Heathrow Airport.

Commuters Crossing the Concourse at Paddington Station

Queen's Park Station rail junction in London where Bakerloo Line tracks converge beneath a brick bridge arch.
Queen's Park Station in northwest London is a junction where the Bakerloo Line meets Network Rail tracks. The station opened in 1915 and marks the western end of the Bakerloo Line's shared section with London Overground and mainline services.

Tracks Curving Into the Tunnel at Queen’s Park Station

Passengers walk on the platform at London Victoria Station beneath a Victorian iron-and-glass roof canopy with a train stopped at the platform.
London Victoria Station in London has platforms beneath a broad iron-and-glass train shed. A Southern train stands at the platform while passengers walk along the concourse under the Victorian roof structure.

Passengers Walking the Platform at London Victoria Station

Red and blue London Underground trains stopped at a curved platform at Piccadilly Circus Station.
Piccadilly Circus Station on the London Underground has two trains on the curved deep-level platform. The station sits beneath Piccadilly Circus in the West End and is part of the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines interchange.

Two Trains Meet on the Curved Platform at Piccadilly Circus Station

Piccadilly Circus underground station passageway in London with colored tilework and theater posters flanking stairs between platforms.
Piccadilly Circus Station in London has a tiled underground passageway leading to a stairway between platforms and ticket areas. The corridor is lined with framed theater posters and the station’s characteristic red, green, cream, and maroon tilework.

Theatre Posters Line a Staircase at Piccadilly Circus Station

Blackheath railway station platform in London with Victorian canopy, brick wall, and empty tracks at dusk.
Blackheath railway station in southeast London sits on the Southeastern network and serves trains between central London and Kent. The station retains Victorian-era platform canopies and brick retaining walls, with a footbridge and platforms arranged around the through lines.

Evening Light on the Platform at Blackheath Station

Blackheath railway station platform in southeast London with multiple tracks, modern street lighting, and passenger shelters along the curved rail line.
Blackheath railway station in southeast London has two platforms on the South Eastern network. The station sits on a curved section of track and is fitted with modern lighting, shelters, and accessibility features.

Curved Platforms at Blackheath Station During Evening Light

Bermondsey Station roundel sign on the London Underground Jubilee line in southeast London.
Bermondsey Station, London Underground, is on the Jubilee line in southeast London. The station opened in 1999 as part of the Jubilee Line Extension. The roundel is the station’s standard London Underground sign.

Underground Roundel at Bermondsey Station

A person waits on the platform at Charlton railway station in southeast London.
Charlton station in southeast London is on the North Kent Line and serves Southeastern trains. The platform includes standard passenger information boards, lighting, and a small station forecourt accessed by a fenced entrance.

Passenger Walking Along the Platform at Charlton Station

An S7 Stock train with red, white, and blue livery stops at a platform in Tower Hill Station on the London Underground District Line.
A London Underground S7 Stock train stands at Tower Hill Station on the District line in central London. The Bombardier-built fleet entered service between 2010 and 2017 as part of the Sub-Surface Railway modernisation. Tower Hill serves the District and Circle lines near the Tower of London and the Thames.

Open Doors on an S7 Train at Tower Hill Station

Tower Hill Underground Station's eastbound platform curves into darkness with advertising displays and yellow safety lines along the track.
Tower Hill Underground Station in London’s City of London is shown looking along the eastbound platform curve. The station serves the District and Circle lines, with signs for Tower Gateway DLR and Tower Pier visible near the platform exit.

Platform Curve at Tower Hill Station, London

Passengers ride escalators in London Bridge Station's underground concourse, part of the Jubilee Line Extension infrastructure.
London Bridge Station in London has a deep escalator bank connecting the station concourse to the Underground platforms. The escalators form part of the station’s reconstruction and capacity upgrades associated with the 1990s Jubilee Line Extension project.

Deep Escalators at London Bridge Underground Station

A Siemens Desiro City Class 700 train stops at London Bridge Station's rebuilt Thameslink platform.
London Bridge Station in London has rebuilt Thameslink platforms and canopies, completed as part of the station redevelopment opened in 2018. A Siemens Desiro City Class 700 train stands at the platform.

Thameslink Train at London Bridge Station

Former Midway Amtrak Station in St. Paul
Former Amtrak Midway Station in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Former Midway Amtrak Station in St. Paul

Target Field Northttar Train Station in Minneapolis
Target Field Station and Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, are shown at night. The station serves as a transit hub for the Northstar Line and Metro Transit, connecting commuters and fans to downtown Minneapolis. Target Field, opened in 2010, is the home ballpark of the Minnesota Twins baseball team and is located in the city's North Loop neighborhood.

Target Field Station and Stadium, Minneapolis

Zürich Hauptbahnhof main hall with orange Züri-Wiesn festival tent and passengers.
Zürich Hauptbahnhof in Zurich, Switzerland, includes a temporary Züri-Wiesn tent set up inside the station hall. The main station is Switzerland’s busiest rail hub and dates to 1847, with the current hall known for its iron-and-glass roof and arched masonry walls.

Evening Crowds at Zürich Hauptbahnhof’s Main Hall

SNCF TGV high-speed train number 294 stopped at Gare de Lyon station platform in Paris.
SNCF TGV power car no. 294 stands at Gare de Lyon in Paris. The station is one of Paris’s main termini for high-speed services to southeastern France, including Lyon and Marseille.

SNCF TGV Train at Gare de Lyon

Platform at Gare de Lyon train station in Paris with green doors and iron-and-glass shed roof.
Paris Gare de Lyon platforms in the 12th arrondissement of Paris run beneath a long iron-and-glass train shed. The station is one of the city’s principal terminals for TGV and other long-distance services.

Train Shed Along the Platforms at Gare de Lyon

Travelers move through the iron-and-glass concourse of Gare de Lyon train station in Paris.
The main concourse of Gare de Lyon in Paris is beneath the station’s iron-and-glass train shed. It serves long-distance and regional rail passengers, with access to Métro and RER lines below the concourse.

Travelers Beneath the Train Shed at Gare de Lyon

Gare de Lyon train station facade in Paris with Belle Époque architecture and clock tower.
Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, is seen from the station forecourt with its Belle Époque façade and clock tower. The main entrance fronts the passenger plaza outside one of the city's major railway terminals.

Clock Tower and Belle Époque Façade of Gare de Lyon

Passengers move through the Beaux-Arts main hall of Gare de Lyon train station in Paris.
Paris Gare de Lyon main hall in Paris, France. The station’s Beaux-Arts terminal opens beneath a large iron-and-glass train shed and serves TGV, TER, Transilien, Métro, and RER services.

Travelers Crossing the Concourse at Gare de Lyon

Passengers wait on the platform at Brussels-Midi Station, a major international railway hub, with train tracks stretching into the distance.
Passengers wait on a platform at Brussels-Midi Station in Brussels, Belgium, beside tracks and overhead electrification equipment. An electronic departure board lists an InterCity train at 13:04 for Bent-St-P and Brugge, while platform signs mark adjacent tracks.

Brussels-Midi Station Platform with Train Tracks

Brussels-South/Midi train station platforms with tracks, covered waiting area, and modern office tower in Belgium.
Brussels-South/Midi Station, a major railway hub in Brussels, Belgium, is pictured in September 2017. The station serves as a key international gateway, connecting high-speed trains like Thalys and Eurostar with domestic Belgian rail services. Adjacent to the platforms, the Pullman Hotel and a modern glass skyscraper reflect the station's role as a nexus of transportation and commerce in the city.

Tracks and Tower at Brussels-South/Midi Station

Gare du Nord train station facade in Paris features Beaux-Arts architecture with allegorical statues and ornamental stonework.
Gare du Nord in Paris is shown from its main Beaux-Arts facade. Designed by Jacques-Ignace Hittorff and opened in 1864, the station front features allegorical statues and a central clock above the entrance.

Statues and Clock Above the Entrance at Gare du Nord

Santiago Calatrava's Liège-Guillemins railway station features a sweeping steel and glass canopy roof structure over platforms.
Liège-Guillemins railway station in Liège, Belgium, was designed by Santiago Calatrava and opened in 2009. The station is a major rail hub for domestic and high-speed services, and its steel, glass, and concrete roof structure spans the platforms in a sweeping canopy.

Canopy Ribs of Liège-Guillemins Station

Liège-Guillemins Station, a modern train station in Belgium with a curved glass-and-steel roof designed by Santiago Calatrava.
Liège-Guillemins Station in Liège, Belgium, is a high-speed rail station designed by Santiago Calatrava and opened in 2009. The station’s sweeping glass-and-steel roof covers five platforms and ten tracks, and it replaced an earlier station that dated to 1958.

Calatrava’s Glass Canopy at Liège-Guillemins at Dusk

A red and white Thalys high-speed train sits beneath the glass and steel canopy at Köln Hauptbahnhof in Cologne.
Thalys trains have linked Cologne to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam since the service launched in 1996, running on the PBKA route named for its four endpoint cities. The trains in Cologne's fleet use the PBA/PBKA variant of the TGV-derived trainset, capable of speeds up to 300 km/h on high-speed lines in France and Belgium. Köln Hauptbahnhof, the station serving these trains, opened in its current form in 1894 and sits adjacent to Cologne Cathedral in the city center. The station's steel-and-glass train shed, supported by its distinctive arched trusses, was designed by Georg Frentzen and remains one of the largest surviving 19th-century railway roofs in Germany. Thalys merged into the Eurostar brand in 2023, though trains bearing the original livery continued to operate on existing routes during the transition.

A Thalys High-Speed Train Beneath Köln Hauptbahnhof’s Glass Roof

Symmetrical brick stairwell with timber ceiling and metal handrails ascending through a Berlin train station underpass.
A stairway inside a Berlin train station rises between yellow brick walls beneath a timber roof structure. Metal handrails flank the steps, and small platform signs hang near the top of the stairwell.

Yellow Brick Stairwell Beneath a Timber Roof, Berlin

Elevated railway tracks at Berlin Friedrichstraße Station run beside the Aerztezentrum building and surrounding office architecture along Georgenstraße.
Berlin Friedrichstraße Station in Berlin has elevated tracks running beside Georgenstraße. The view looks past the station structure toward the Aerztezentrum at No. 147 and nearby office buildings along the street.

Friedrichstraße Station Platform Overlooking Georgenstraße

Elevated S-Bahn tracks at Berlin Friedrichstraße station extend eastward between brick and modern office buildings with the Fernsehturm visible in the distance.
Berlin Friedrichstraße station in Berlin looks east along the elevated S-Bahn tracks. The Fernsehturm rises in the distance beyond the rail corridor, which runs through a dense mix of office and older industrial buildings.

Elevated S-Bahn Tracks Toward the Fernsehturm in Berlin

Elevated S-Bahn platforms at Berlin Friedrichstraße Station sit beneath a steel-and-glass canopy with multiple railway tracks visible below.
Berlin Friedrichstraße Station in Berlin, Germany, has elevated S-Bahn platforms under a large steel-and-glass canopy. The station opened in 1882 and serves as a major interchange for S-Bahn, regional, and long-distance rail services.

Glass Canopy Over Friedrichstraße Station’s Platforms

Berlin Friedrichstraße Station platform with curved S-Bahn and regional rail tracks, Fernsehturm visible in the distance, and surrounding urban architecture.
Berlin Friedrichstraße Station in Berlin shows S-Bahn and regional rail tracks curving eastward past the platforms. The Fernsehturm rises in the distance above the station approach, and the Eurostars Berlin hotel stands beside the tracks.

Rail Tracks Curving Toward the Fernsehturm Near Friedrichstraße

Kurt-Schumacher-Platz U-Bahn platform in Berlin displays light tile walls with gray bands and red station lettering typical of 1950s West Berlin transit design.
Kurt-Schumacher-Platz station in Berlin’s Reinickendorf district is a U6 U-Bahn stop. The platform has light tile walls with gray bands and red station lettering, a design typical of mid-1950s West Berlin transit architecture.

Tiled Platform at Kurt-Schumacher-Platz Station in Berlin

Seestraße U-Bahn station platform in Berlin features a central kiosk with yellow storefront beneath fluorescent lighting.
Seestraße U-Bahn station in Berlin’s Wedding district, with a central kiosk on the platform. The station opened in 1923 and served as the northern terminus of the U6 line until the late 1950s.

Kiosk on the Platform at Seestraße Station

Commuter walking through a yellow-tiled underground passageway at Wedding U-Bahn station in Berlin connecting stairs and escalators.
Wedding U-Bahn station in Berlin has a tiled underground passageway connecting stairways and an escalator to street exits. A commuter passes through the corridor, which is signed for nearby streets and bus connections.

Yellow-Tiled Corridor at Wedding Station

Leopoldplatz U-Bahn station platform on Berlin's U9 line features yellow tiled walls, green support columns, and metal bench seating.
Leopoldplatz U-Bahn station in Berlin includes a lower-level platform on the U9 line. The platform features pale yellow wall tiles, green-painted support columns, and bench seating along the wall.

Yellow-Tiled U9 Platform at Leopoldplatz Station

Leopoldplatz U-Bahn station platform in Berlin displays pale yellow ceramic wall tiles with blue and ochre accent bands.
Leopoldplatz U-Bahn Station in Berlin has pale yellow ceramic wall tiles with blue and ochre accents. The station is served by the U6 and U9 lines and sits beneath Leopoldplatz in the Wedding district.

U6 Line Signage at Leopoldplatz Station

Wedding U-Bahn platform in Berlin displays yellow advertising panels and orange tiled walls along the U6 underground train line.
Berlin Wedding U-Bahn station in Berlin features an orange-tiled platform wall and large advertising murals along track 1. An electronic sign above the platform shows U6 trains toward Alt-Mariendorf.

“Draussenwerber” Ad Murals at Wedding Station

Seestraße U-Bahn station platform in Berlin's Wedding district features bright yellow tiled walls and metal bench seating.
Seestraße U-Bahn station in Berlin’s Wedding district has twin side platforms with bright yellow tile walls and metal benches. The station opened in 1923 and is served by the U6 line.

Yellow-Tiled Platform Benches at Seestraße Station

Wedding U-Bahn platform in Berlin features orange tiled walls and yellow service panels along the U6 line underground station.
Wedding U-Bahn station in Berlin has an underground platform lined with orange tiles and yellow service panels. The station is served by the U6 line, which runs through central Berlin to Alt-Tegel.

Graffiti-Marked Service Panel at Wedding Station

Yellow U6 train passes through Wedding station on Berlin's U-Bahn subway network.
A Berlin U6 train passes through Wedding station on the city’s U-Bahn network. Wedding opened in 1923 and remains a stop on the U6 line in northern Berlin.

Motion Blur of a U6 Train Arriving at Wedding Station

Rehberge U-Bahn station platform in Berlin's Wedding district displays mint-green tiled walls with photographic murals of park landscapes and sculptures.
Rehberge U-Bahn Station, located in Berlin's Wedding district, opened in 1956 as part of the postwar expansion of the U6 line. The station's platform features mint-green tiled walls adorned with large photographic murals depicting local park landscapes and public sculptures, including a piece titled "Der Ringer" in Volkspark Rehberge. These visual elements connect the transit space to its surrounding urban environment and history. Serving as a vital link for commuters, the station continues to function as a key component of Berlin's public transportation network operated by BVG.

Park Murals Along the Platform at Rehberge Station

White sign reading "Wedding" mounted on orange tiled wall at Berlin U-Bahn station.
Wedding Station in Berlin, Germany, is identified by a white sign on an orange tiled wall. The station is served by the Berlin U-Bahn and connects with the adjacent S-Bahn station.

Orange Tile Wall at Wedding Station in Berlin

Brandenburger Tor U-Bahn station platform displays a digital exhibit titled "Symbol der Teilung" beneath Berlin's U55 line.
Brandenburger Tor station on Berlin’s U5 line features a digital exhibit titled “Symbol der Teilung.” The display appears on the platform beneath Pariser Platz, where the station connects to the Hauptbahnhof–Bundestag–Brandenburger Tor route.

“Symbol der Teilung” Display on the Brandenburger Tor U-Bahn Platform

Brandenburger Tor U-Bahn station platform in Berlin displays illuminated historical photo panels on dark walls beneath the U55 line.
Brandenburger Tor U-Bahn station is beneath Pariser Platz in central Berlin. Opened in 2009 on the U55 line, it became part of the U5 in 2020. The station walls feature illuminated panels with historical images and dates related to Berlin and the Brandenburg Gate.

Historical Photo Panels Along the Brandenburger Tor Platform

Yellow U-Bahn train at platform inside Brandenburger Tor station on the U55 line in Berlin, Germany.
Brandenburger Tor station in Berlin, Germany, with a yellow U-Bahn train at the platform. The station lies on the U55 branch, which was later incorporated into the U5 line.

Columns Lining the Platform at Brandenburger Tor Station

Empty platform 5-6 at Berlin Hauptbahnhof's underground level, with fluorescent lighting and modern architectural infrastructure.
Berlin Hauptbahnhof’s lower-level platforms in Berlin form the station’s underground north-south rail corridor. The platforms opened with the station complex in 2006 and handle long-distance and regional trains beneath the main hall.

Empty Platforms in Berlin Hauptbahnhof’s Underground Rail Corridor

Symmetrical stairway descends to platforms 5 and 6 at Berlin Hauptbahnhof's underground train station level.
Berlin Hauptbahnhof’s lower-level platforms for tracks 5 and 6 are shown in the deep north-south rail link beneath the station in Berlin, Germany. Opened with the station in 2006, this level carries long-distance and regional trains through the Tiergarten Tunnel.

Stairway to Tracks 5 and 6 at Berlin Hauptbahnhof

A fenced pedestrian underpass runs beneath Berlin Hauptbahnhof beside the Spree River in Berlin, Germany.
A fenced pedestrian path runs beneath Berlin Hauptbahnhof beside the Spree River in Berlin, Germany. The elevated station opened in 2006 as the city’s central rail hub, linking long-distance, regional, and S-Bahn services.

Fenced Path Beneath Berlin Hauptbahnhof’s Elevated Tracks

U55 platform at Brandenburger Tor U-Bahn station in Berlin with black support columns and illuminated ceiling.
Brandenburger Tor U-Bahn station in Berlin is served by the U55 line in this platform area. The station opened in 2009 and was later incorporated into the U5 extension in 2020. Black columns, illuminated ceiling panels, and wall displays line the platform.

Platform Signage at Brandenburger Tor Station

Red double-decker regional train at Berlin Hauptbahnhof platform with passengers on diagonal escalators.
Berlin Hauptbahnhof in Berlin contains multiple levels for regional and long-distance rail traffic. A red double-decker Regionalbahn train stands at a platform while passengers use the diagonal escalators linking the station concourses.

Escalators and Train Platforms at Berlin Hauptbahnhof

Gold lettering reading "Brandenburger Tor" on a dark tiled wall panel at the Berlin U-Bahn and S-Bahn station.
Brandenburger Tor station in Berlin is identified by gold lettering on dark metal wall panels. The station serves both the U-Bahn and S-Bahn near the Brandenburg Gate and Pariser Platz.

Gold Lettering at Brandenburger Tor Station

Open lawn extends before Berlin Hauptbahnhof's glass concourse and Federal Quarter office buildings in Berlin.
Berlin Hauptbahnhof and the surrounding Federal Quarter are shown in Berlin, with the station’s glass concourse and adjacent office buildings visible beyond an open lawn. The station, completed in 2006, is the city’s main rail hub and part of the government district near the Spree River.

Open Lawn Near Berlin Hauptbahnhof’s Federal Quarter

Modern glass and steel entrance structure of Berlin Hauptbahnhof, the city's central railway station opened in 2006.
Berlin Hauptbahnhof in Berlin is the city’s central railway station and a major hub for long-distance, regional, and S-Bahn services. Opened in 2006, the station replaced the former Lehrter Bahnhof on this site and is known for its multi-level layout and glass-and-steel architecture.

Glass Roof and Tower at Berlin Hauptbahnhof

Yellow U55 shuttle train number 2658 at Berlin Hauptbahnhof underground platform in Germany.
A U55 shuttle train stands at the underground platform of Berlin Hauptbahnhof in Berlin, Germany. The short U-Bahn line connected the central station with Brandenburger Tor before being incorporated into the extended U5 in 2020.

U55 Train Bound for Hauptbahnhof at the Platform

Brandenburger Tor U-Bahn station platform under construction with building materials staged along the tunnel and gold lettering on dark tiled walls.
Brandenburger Tor station serves Berlin's U55/U5 line, linking the area near the Brandenburg Gate with Alexanderplatz since the line's 2020 extension. Its dark tiled walls and gold lettering are consistent with the design used throughout the newly built U5 stations. At the time of this photo, the platform remained under construction, with building materials and equipment staged along its length. Work lighting illuminates the tunnel bore beyond the platform edge, where finishing work was still underway.

Construction Materials Along the Brandenburger Tor Platform

Red regional train at platform level below escalators and shopping concourse at Berlin Hauptbahnhof.
Berlin Hauptbahnhof is Germany's largest railway station and a key interchange in the national and Berlin S-Bahn rail networks. The station's multi-level design stacks regional and long-distance platforms beneath upper concourses lined with shops and services, connected by a network of escalators and stairways. Opened in 2006, it replaced several older Berlin terminals to consolidate east-west and north-south rail traffic through the city center.

Multiple Levels of Escalators and Platforms at Berlin Hauptbahnhof

U55 platform at Berlin Hauptbahnhof with symmetrical stairways descending to twin underground train tracks.
The U55 line platform lies beneath Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Germany's central railway station. Opened in 2009, the short line was built to connect the station with the Brandenburg Gate area before later merging into the U5 line in 2020. Its symmetrical concourse features paired escalators and stairways descending to twin platforms serving both directions of the underground route. The station's minimalist gray and black finishes are typical of Berlin's modern U-Bahn extensions built in the early 2000s.

Stairway Down to the U55 Platform at Berlin Hauptbahnhof

Underground staircase entrance to Zürich Hauptbahnhof with SBB and SZU rail signage.
Zürich Hauptbahnhof in Zürich, Switzerland, has an underground entrance leading to the SBB and SZU rail lines and ShopVille. The station connects the main Swiss Federal Railways network with the SZU suburban system beneath the central terminal.

Stairway to ShopVille and SBB Platforms at Zürich Hauptbahnhof

Bicycle parking area at Zürich Hauptbahnhof with an SBB passenger train at the platform behind.
Zürich Hauptbahnhof in Zürich has a large bicycle parking area beside an SBB passenger train. The station is Switzerland’s busiest rail hub and a major interchange for local, regional, and long-distance travel.

Covered Bike Racks Beside an SBB Train in Zürich

Zurich Airport Station platforms D43 and D44 with central support column and blue directional signs.
Zurich Airport Station in Zürich includes platforms D43 and D44 on the underground Swiss Federal Railways concourse. The station links Zürich Airport with regional and long-distance rail services.

Empty Platform Gates D43 and D44 at Zurich Airport Station

CTA Blue Line trains at O'Hare station platform in Chicago with illuminated yellow-green wall.
CTA Blue Line trains at O'Hare station in Chicago are at the rapid-transit terminal for O'Hare International Airport. Opened in 1984, the station is the western end of the CTA Blue Line. It provides a direct rail connection between the airport terminals and downtown Chicago.

Blue Line Train Arriving at O’Hare’s Rapid-Transit Terminal

CTA Blue Line train at O'Hare station platform in Chicago.
CTA Blue Line train at O'Hare station in Chicago, the airport terminal station for rapid transit service to downtown and the West Side. The underground station opened in 1984 as part of the extension of the Blue Line to O'Hare International Airport. Its platforms connect with the airport terminals and include glass-block walls and broad island platforms designed for airport passenger circulation.

Blue Line Train Arriving at O’Hare’s Underground Platform

Union Depot station sign in St. Paul directing passengers to downtown Minneapolis via light rail.
Union Depot in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a regional transportation hub serving light rail, buses, and Amtrak. The restored 1923 terminal reopened in 2012 after decades of decline and renovation.

Union Depot Sign for Downtown Minneapolis Service at Night

Subway station sign for Downtown & Manhattan 6 train with green route marker and directional arrow.
Downtown & Manhattan 6 train entrance in the New York City Subway. The sign directs riders to the southbound Lexington Avenue Line local service, identified by the green 6 route marker. This entrance leads from the station mezzanine down to the downtown platform.

“Downtown & Manhattan” Sign Above the 6 Train Stairway

Passengers move through a New York City subway mezzanine with turnstiles and fare control equipment.
Commuters pass through a subway mezzanine in New York City, moving between turnstiles and fare control equipment toward the platforms. The New York City subway opened in 1904 and is one of the largest rapid transit systems in the world by number of stations.

Commuters Cross a New York City Subway Mezzanine