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| opened              = {{Start date and age|1904|06|08|df=y}}
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'''Montecara Pòrta Conìxia railway station''' ([[Montecaran language|Montecaran]]: '''''Staxiòn de Montecara Pòrta Conìxia''''') is the principal rail terminal in [[Montecara]], serving nearly 15 million passengers per year.  
'''Montecara Pòrta Conìxia railway station''' ([[Montecaran language|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]], [[Paretian Railway Service|SFP]], [[Viaurea]], [[Metrovìa]], and [[Tranvìa]] networks and by buses and ferries operated by [[VM]].


== History ==
== History ==
[[File:Obras da gare de S. Bento - Os Caminhos de Ferro Portugueses 1856-2006.jpg|150px|thumbnail|left|The station under construction, 1864]]
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 {{wp|Art Nouveau|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 idea of a fixed link between Montecara and the outside world was centuries, if not millennia, in the making. Prior to 1869, there had never been a permanent bridge of any sort connecting Montecara with mainland Conitia, so travelers had forever relied on boats to reach the outside world. Traveling within the city-state also proved difficult; there were local steam trains and horse-drawn trams before the station and bridge were opened, but there was previously no inter-city or long-distance rail service. In the era before iron and steel construction, the distance between Montecara and the mainland meant that there was no practical solution for a permanent transport link. But by the mid-19th century, engineering technology had improved to the point that Montecarans' hopes might finally be fulfilled.  
 
By the 1860s, rail travel had become not only practical but also fashionable. Trains were comfortable and reliable thanks to the development of improved steam engines and sleeping wagons, and the standardization of the 1500mm [[Track gauges in Esquarium|Aininian gauge]] for international rail services in Conitia had made long-distance journeys possible. Leaders in the [[Senate (Montecara)|Senate]] and [[Colegio]] had called for a rail connection with the mainland since the 1850s, and in 1865 the decision was made to build a rail bridge and grand station that would at last provide a permanent fixed link between Montecara and the outside world. Ground broke on the station in the same year, and construction of the bridge and station proceeded concurrently for the next four years. The bridge, the [[Pont da Ùnita]], was completed in 1869, but construction delays meant that the station was not ready for service until the following year. Finally, on 16 April 1870, Montecara's {{wp|national day}}, the station opened as the new central hub for long-distance rail to and from the city-state.
 
Expectations were, if anything, greatly exceeded. The station allowed Montecara to become a popular tourist destination for travelers from across southeast Conitia. Its development enabled the debut of the [[Caxìn Gràn de Monte Cara]] in 1876 and was a key factor in establishing Montecara as a destination synonymous with luxury and pleasure-seeking.  
 
== Architecture ==
The station was the first major edifice in Montecara to be built in the {{wp|Art Nouveau|Stìl Dècora}} style that was coming into vogue in 1860s Euclea. The architect, Demètrio Ribi, was one of the most famous Montecaran architects of the late 19th century and went on to design public buildings in [[Florena]] and [[Etruria]], among other countries.


The station has undergone several renovations, the most recent of which was completed in 2012.
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.  


== Services ==
== Retail ==
[[File:Madrid - Estación de Atocha (7357593354).jpg|300px|thumbnail|Platforms 3 and 4 at the station]]
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 {{wp|Fast fashion|fast fashion}}, [[Open|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]].
Pòrta Conìxia is the hub of the VM rail network. The station is served by all regional and intercity lines and has extensive connections to Montecara's local transit system inside and just outside the station.


== Facilities ==
== Facilities ==
[[File:Estació del Nord info.jpg|300px|thumbnail|The information desk]]
* [[File:Ícono azul de Silla de ruedas.svg|24px]] Accessible
* [[File:Feature accessible inv.svg|24px]] Accessible
* [[File:Aiga baggagecheck in inv.svg|24px]] Baggage drop-off
* [[File:Aiga baggagecheck in inv.svg|24px]] Baggage drop-off
* [[File:Aiga baggagelockers inverse.svg|24px]] Baggage lockers
* [[File:Aiga baggagelockers inverse.svg|24px]] Baggage lockers
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* [[File:Aiga customs inv.svg|24px]] Customs
* [[File:Aiga customs inv.svg|24px]] Customs
* [[File:Pictograms-nps-first aid-2.svg|24px]] First-aid station
* [[File:Pictograms-nps-first aid-2.svg|24px]] First-aid station
* [[File:Pictograms-nps-information-2.svg|24px]] Information desk
* [[File:Aiga lostandfound inv.svg|24px]] Lost and found  
* [[File:Aiga lostandfound inv.svg|24px]] Lost and found  
* [[File:Pictograms-nps-post office-2.svg|24px]] Post office
* [[File:Pictograms-nps-post office-2.svg|24px]] Post office
* [[File:Aiga ticketpurchase inv.svg|24px]] Ticket counter  
* [[File:Aiga ticketpurchase inv.png|24px]] Ticket counter  
* [[File:Feature ticket office inv 2.svg|24px]] Ticket machines
* [[File:Feature ticket office inv 2.svg|24px]] Ticket machines
* [[File:Aiga toilets inv.svg|24px]] Toilets
* [[File:Aiga toilets inv.svg|24px]] Toilets
* [[File:Aiga waitingroom inv.svg|24px]] Waiting room  
* [[File:Aiga waitingroom inv.svg|24px]] Waiting room  


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Latest revision as of 18:37, 23 August 2023

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
toward Burgo Coroa
 Exprima Terminus
Martessa
toward Vallenoche
Martessa
toward Povelia
Chorto
toward Precea
 Direta
Chorto
toward São Rodrigo
Chorto
toward Trovão
Chorto
toward Sargeive
Martessa
toward Turania
Martessa
toward Côte Serene
Precea
toward São Rodrigo
 Nocta
Jardinagem
toward Burgo Coroa
Martessa
toward Escala
Martessa
toward Vallenoche
Martessa
toward Espiesa
Preceding station Viaurea Following station
Tenevera
toward Precea
 ViaureaA.svg Terminus
Tenevera
toward Santa Fátima
 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
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