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== 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]]
Montecara's first train infrastructure was built in the 1830s when it was part of the [[Gaullican Empire]]. Steam trains ran between the island's port facilities, city center, and outlying villages, complementing the [[Port of Montecara]] and allowing for goods and workers to be transported much more easily than was possible using only horse-powered transportation. Pòrta Conìxia was intended to serve as a central station for the local rail lines that crisscrossed the island by the mid-19th century as well as a ferry terminal that would allow for easy connections to mainland [[Euclea]].
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.  
== 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.


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 casino at [[ià Bàgna]] in 1876 and was a key factor in establishing Montecara as a destination synonymous with luxury and pleasure-seeking.  
The station has undergone several renovations, the most recent of which was completed in 2012.
[[File:Frecciarossa.JPG|250px|thumbnail|An Iridia train at Pòrta Conìxia]]
 
[[File:Madrid - Estación de Atocha (7357593354).jpg|300px|thumbnail|Platforms 3 and 4 at the station]]


== Facilities ==
== Facilities ==
[[File:Estació del Nord info.jpg|200px|thumbnail|The information desk]]
[[File:Estació del Nord info.jpg|300px|thumbnail|The information desk]]
* [[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
* [[File:Aiga bar inv.svg|24px]] Bar
* [[File:Bikerental inv.svg|24px]] Bicycle rental
* [[File:Aiga coffeeshop inv.svg|24px]] Café
* [[File:Bikestation inv.svg|24px]] Bicycle garage
* [[File:03 currencyexchange inv.svg|24px]] Currency exchange
* [[File:03 currencyexchange inv.svg|24px]] Currency exchange
* [[File:Aiga customs inv.svg|24px]] Customs
* [[File:Aiga customs inv.svg|24px]] Customs
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* [[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 restaurant inv.svg|24px]] Restaurant
* [[File:Aiga shops inv.svg|24px]] Shops
* [[File:Aiga ticketpurchase inv.svg|24px]] Ticket counter  
* [[File:Aiga ticketpurchase inv.svg|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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[[Category:Rail transport]]

Revision as of 23:46, 16 January 2020

Montecara Pòrta Conìxia
The front facade of the station
LocationPlàça Conìxia 1
 Montecara
Owned byState of Montecara
Operated byTrenalia
VM
Platforms20
Tracks10
Train operators
Connections
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
Bicycle facilitiesRental and secure parking
Disabled accessYes
Other information
Station codeMTC
Websitestx.trenalia.co/mtc
History
Opened16 April 1870; 153 years ago (1870-04-16)
Services
Preceding station   Euclostar   Following station
TerminusEuclostar 1
toward Westbrücken
Preceding station   Trenalia Rexiò   Following station
TerminusTemplate:Trenalia lines
TerminusTemplate:Trenalia lines
TerminusTemplate:Trenalia lines
TerminusTemplate:Trenalia lines
TerminusTemplate:Trenalia lines
TerminusTemplate:Trenalia lines

Montecara Pòrta Conìxia railway station (Montecaran: Staxiòn de Montecara Pòrta Conìxia) is the principal rail terminal in Montecara, serving nearly 15 million passengers per year.

History

Montecara's first train infrastructure was built in the 1830s when it was part of the Gaullican Empire. Steam trains ran between the island's port facilities, city center, and outlying villages, complementing the Port of Montecara and allowing for goods and workers to be transported much more easily than was possible using only horse-powered transportation. Pòrta Conìxia was intended to serve as a central station for the local rail lines that crisscrossed the island by the mid-19th century as well as a ferry terminal that would allow for easy connections to mainland Euclea.

Architecture

The station was the first major edifice in Montecara to be built in the 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.

Platforms 3 and 4 at the station

Facilities

The information desk
  • Feature accessible inv.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
  • Aiga lostandfound inv.svg Lost and found
  • Pictograms-nps-post office-2.svg Post office
  • Aiga ticketpurchase inv.svg Ticket counter
  • Feature ticket office inv 2.svg Ticket machines
  • Aiga toilets inv.svg Toilets
  • Aiga waitingroom inv.svg Waiting room