Montecara Pòrta Conìxia railway station

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Montecara Pòrta Conìxia
The front facade of the station
LocationPlàça Conìxia 1
 Montecara
Owned byVM
Platforms14 (high, 760 mm)
Tracks14
ConnectionsLocal bus, commuter bus, ferry
Construction
Bicycle facilitiesRental and secure parking
Disabled accessYes
Other information
Station codeMPC
Websitehttp://vm.co.mc/sta/mpc
History
Opened8 June 1904; 120 years ago (1904-06-08)
Services
Preceding station Euclostar Following station
Precea
toward Verlois
Euclostar Terminus
Preceding station SFP Following station
Precea Exprima Terminus
Martessa
toward Vallenoche
Martessa
toward Povelia
Chorto
toward Precea
Direta
Chorto
Chorto
toward Trovão
Chorto
toward Sargeive
Martessa
toward Turania
Martessa
Precea Nocta
Jardinagem
Martessa
toward Escala
Martessa
toward Vallenoche
Martessa
toward Espiesa
Preceding station Viaurea Following station
Tenevera
toward Precea
ViaureaA.svg Terminus
Tenevera ViaureaB.svg
Tenevera
toward Gahã
ViaureaC.svg
Tenevera
toward Sirganha
ViaureaD.svg
Tenevera
toward Xarìa
ViaureaE.svg

Montecara Pòrta Conìxia railway station (Montecaran: Staxiò Montecara Pòrta Conìxia) is the main rail terminal in Montecara, serving over 80,000 passengers per day and 30 million passengers per year. It is served by trains on the Euclostar, SFP, Viaurea, Metrovìa, and Tranvìa networks and by buses and ferries operated by VM.

History

The station was built as Montecara's main ferry terminal. Planning began in the early 1890s, with construction starting in 1896. The station was the first major building in Montecara in the Stìl Dècora style that was coming into vogue in turn-of-the-century Euclea. The architect, Demètrio Ribi, was one of the most famous Montecaran architects of the era. Building was completed in early summer 1904, and the terminal saw its first passenger service on 8 June.

The terminal was expanded and converted into a rail station in advance of the Aurean Tunnel opening in 1969. The square in front of the terminal was entirely excavated and tracks and platforms were installed, a process that took nearly four years.

Retail

The station has around 70 retail tenants in both street-facing and interior locations. These include bars and restaurants, newsstands, bookstores, souvenir shops, florists, tobacconists, grocers, and a branch of Poste de Montecara. Other options include include H Opera and j&j for fast fashion, Open Express for convenience shopping, Haberlin's for confectionery, and Sarkiades Voyager for travel services. Bank branches include Bànca Ultramarìn, Hargreaves, Jindao-Tolbury, Rentenbank, and Société générale-RLB.

Facilities

  • Ícono azul de Silla de ruedas.svg Accessible
  • Aiga baggagecheck in inv.svg Baggage drop-off
  • Aiga baggagelockers inverse.svg Baggage lockers
  • Bikerental inv.svg Bicycle rental
  • Bikestation inv.svg Bicycle garage
  • 03 currencyexchange inv.svg Currency exchange
  • Aiga customs inv.svg Customs
  • Pictograms-nps-first aid-2.svg First-aid station
  • Pictograms-nps-information-2.svg Information desk
  • Aiga lostandfound inv.svg Lost and found
  • Pictograms-nps-post office-2.svg Post office
  • Aiga ticketpurchase inv.png Ticket counter
  • Feature ticket office inv 2.svg Ticket machines
  • Aiga toilets inv.svg Toilets
  • Aiga waitingroom inv.svg Waiting room