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{{Infobox station | {{Infobox station | ||
| style = | | style = VM | ||
| name = Montecara Pòrta Conìxia | | name = Montecara Pòrta Conìxia | ||
| native_name = | | native_name = | ||
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| coordinates = | | coordinates = | ||
| owned = State of Montecara | | owned = State of Montecara | ||
| operator = [[ | | operator = [[VM]] | ||
| line = | | line = | ||
| distance = | | distance = | ||
| platforms = | | platforms = 18 (10 on upper level, 8 on lower level) | ||
| tracks = | | tracks = 9 (5 on upper level, 4 on lower level) | ||
| train_operators = {{Unbulleted list|[[Trenalia]]|[[VM]]}} | | train_operators = {{Unbulleted list|[[Trenalia]]|[[VM]]}} | ||
| bus_operators = | | bus_operators = | ||
| connections = {{Unbulleted list|[[VM|VM Autobùs]]|[[VM|VM Corièra]]|[[VM|VM Metrovìa]]|[[VM|VM Tranvìa]]}} | | connections = {{Unbulleted list|[[VM|VM Autobùs]]|[[VM|VM Corièra]]|[[VM|VM Metrovìa]]|[[VM|VM Tranvìa]]|[[VM|VM Vaporèt]]}} | ||
| structure = | | structure = | ||
| parking = | | parking = | ||
| bicycle = Rental and secure parking | | bicycle = Rental and secure parking | ||
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| code = MTC | | code = MTC | ||
| zone = | | zone = | ||
| website = [http:// | | website = [http://vm.co.mc/mtc vm.co.mc/mtc] | ||
| opened = {{Start date and age| | | opened = {{Start date and age|1904|06|08|df=y}} | ||
| passengers = | | passengers = | ||
| pass_year = | | pass_year = | ||
| pass_rank = | | pass_rank = | ||
| services = | | services = | ||
{{s-rail|title=Trenalia}} | {{s-rail|title=Euclostar}} | ||
{{s-line|system=Trenalia|line= | {{s-line|system=Euclostar|line=Euclostar 1|previous=|next=Demora}} | ||
{{s-line|system=Trenalia|line= | {{s-rail|title=Trenalia Rexiò}} | ||
{{s-line|system=Trenalia|line= | {{s-line|system=Trenalia|line=A|previous=|next=Bórdaia}} | ||
{{s-line|system=Trenalia|line= | {{s-line|system=Trenalia|line=B|previous=|next=Albaza}} | ||
{{s-line|system=Trenalia|line=C|previous=|next=Ivora}} | |||
{{s-line|system=Trenalia|line=D|previous=|next=Ivora}} | |||
{{s-line|system=Trenalia|line=E|previous=|next=Ivora}} | |||
{{s-line|system=Trenalia|line=F|previous=|next=Ivora}} | |||
| other_services = | | other_services = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Montecara Pòrta Conìxia railway station''' ([[Montecaran language|Montecaran]]: ''''' | '''Montecara Pòrta Conìxia railway station''' ([[Montecaran language|Montecaran]]: '''''Staxiò Montecara Pòrta Conìxia''''') is the principal rail terminal in [[Montecara]], serving nearly 15 million passengers per year. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
[[ | The idea for a major train station in the center of Montecara was born in the late nineteenth century by officials in the [[Gaullica|Gaullican]] administration that then ruled the city. The Gaullican Empire had built out the first rail lines beginning in the 1850s, and by the 1880s there was a clear need for both a central station for the rails that crisscrossed the island and an interconnected shipping terminal that would allow for easy passenger and cargo connections to mainland [[Euclea]]. Pòrta Conìxia was intended to serve both of these needs. Passengers would enjoy seamless connections between steamships and local trains, with cargo shuttled back and forth just as easily. Planning began in the early 1890s, with construction starting in 1896. | ||
The | |||
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 turn-of-the-century Euclea. The architect, Demètrio Ribi, was one of the most famous Montecaran architects of the era and went on to design public buildings in [[Auratia]] and [[Etruria]], among other countries. Building was completed in early summer 1904, and the first scheduled passenger train departed the station at 10:11 on 8 June 1904. | |||
A new era for the station began on 11 December 1963 with the opening of the [[Cross-Strait Tunnel]], allowing for direct rail service to mainland Euclea for the first time. In order to accommodate the new trains, a level had to be constructed under the old platforms perpendicular to the existing rails. Because the original station's rails were already mostly underground thanks to its cut-and-cover construction, the new rails had to be tunneled fully underground, resulting in an unusual three-story station layout with all platforms underground. | |||
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== Services and connections == | |||
=== Intercity rail === | |||
The station is on the [[Euclostar]] network covering eastern Euclea and the [[Trenalia]] network covering [[Auratia]] and Montecara. International services all run through the [[Cross-Strait Tunnel]] under the [[Aurean Straits|Western Aurean Strait]]. International services are all on the lower level (tracks 6 through 9). | |||
=== Regional rail === | |||
All six [[Trenalia Rexiò]] lines serve the station, connecting Montecara to towns and cities in eastern [[Auratia]]. | |||
=== Rapid transit === | |||
[[VM]] serves the station with Metrovìa and Tranvìa lines. | |||
=== Ferry === | |||
In keeping with its original intended purpose as a ship-to-rail transfer station, Pòrta Conìxia has five slips for ferries, with routes to points around the [[Bay of Montecara]] and across the [[Aurean Straits]]. [[VM]] provides domestic transit ferry service, and a number of private lines provide international service to [[Tsabara]] and mainland Euclea. | |||
=== Bus === | |||
VM provides transit bus services to and from the station. Service is curbside; there are no bus bays inside the station building. | |||
== Scheduled services == | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
!Line | |||
!Route | |||
!Trains per day | |||
|- | |||
|'''{{font color|blue|Euclostar 1}}''' | |||
|'''Montecara Pòrta Conìxia''' – [[Cienflores]] – [[Monroial]] – [[Verlois]] – [[Maredoux]] – [[s'Holle]] – [[Catherby]] – [[Warminster]] – [[Dunhelm]] – [[Aalmsted]] – [[Wiesstadt]] – [[Westbrücken]] | |||
|12 | |||
|- | |||
|'''{{font color|blue|Euclostar 2}}''' | |||
|'''Montecara Pòrta Conìxia''' – [[Cienflores]] – [[Monroial]] – [[Verlois]] – [[Maredoux]] – [[s'Holle]] – [[Catherby]] – [[Ashcombe]] | |||
|12 | |||
|- | |||
|'''{{font color|blue|Euclostar 3}}''' | |||
|'''Montecara Pòrta Conìxia''' – [[Cienflores]] – [[Monroial]] – [[Verlois]] – [[Maredoux]] – [[s'Holle]] – [[Kesselbourg City]] | |||
|8 | |||
|- | |||
|'''{{font color|blue|Euclostar 4}}''' | |||
|'''Montecara Pòrta Conìxia''' – [[Cienflores]] – [[Monroial]] – [[Lavelle]] – [[Rayenne]] | |||
|6 | |||
|} | |||
== Facilities == | == Facilities == | ||
[[File: | [[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: | * [[File:Bikerental inv.svg|24px]] Bicycle rental | ||
* [[File: | * [[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 ticketpurchase inv.png|24px]] Ticket counter | |||
* [[File:Aiga ticketpurchase inv. | |||
* [[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 | ||
{{Template:Montecara topics}} | {{Template:Montecara topics}} | ||
[[Category:Montecara]] | [[Category:Montecara]] | ||
[[Category:Rail transport]] | [[Category:Rail transport]] |
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Location | Plàça Conìxia 1 Montecara | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Owned by | State of Montecara | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operated by | VM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Platforms | 18 (10 on upper level, 8 on lower level) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tracks | 9 (5 on upper level, 4 on lower level) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Train operators | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connections | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bicycle facilities | Rental and secure parking | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disabled access | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Station code | MTC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Website | vm.co.mc/mtc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Opened | 8 June 1904 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Services | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Montecara Pòrta Conìxia railway station (Montecaran: Staxiò Montecara Pòrta Conìxia) is the principal rail terminal in Montecara, serving nearly 15 million passengers per year.
History
The idea for a major train station in the center of Montecara was born in the late nineteenth century by officials in the Gaullican administration that then ruled the city. The Gaullican Empire had built out the first rail lines beginning in the 1850s, and by the 1880s there was a clear need for both a central station for the rails that crisscrossed the island and an interconnected shipping terminal that would allow for easy passenger and cargo connections to mainland Euclea. Pòrta Conìxia was intended to serve both of these needs. Passengers would enjoy seamless connections between steamships and local trains, with cargo shuttled back and forth just as easily. Planning began in the early 1890s, with construction starting in 1896.
The station was the first major edifice in Montecara to be built 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 and went on to design public buildings in Auratia and Etruria, among other countries. Building was completed in early summer 1904, and the first scheduled passenger train departed the station at 10:11 on 8 June 1904.
A new era for the station began on 11 December 1963 with the opening of the Cross-Strait Tunnel, allowing for direct rail service to mainland Euclea for the first time. In order to accommodate the new trains, a level had to be constructed under the old platforms perpendicular to the existing rails. Because the original station's rails were already mostly underground thanks to its cut-and-cover construction, the new rails had to be tunneled fully underground, resulting in an unusual three-story station layout with all platforms underground.
Services and connections
Intercity rail
The station is on the Euclostar network covering eastern Euclea and the Trenalia network covering Auratia and Montecara. International services all run through the Cross-Strait Tunnel under the Western Aurean Strait. International services are all on the lower level (tracks 6 through 9).
Regional rail
All six Trenalia Rexiò lines serve the station, connecting Montecara to towns and cities in eastern Auratia.
Rapid transit
VM serves the station with Metrovìa and Tranvìa lines.
Ferry
In keeping with its original intended purpose as a ship-to-rail transfer station, Pòrta Conìxia has five slips for ferries, with routes to points around the Bay of Montecara and across the Aurean Straits. VM provides domestic transit ferry service, and a number of private lines provide international service to Tsabara and mainland Euclea.
Bus
VM provides transit bus services to and from the station. Service is curbside; there are no bus bays inside the station building.
Scheduled services
Line | Route | Trains per day |
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Euclostar 1 | Montecara Pòrta Conìxia – Cienflores – Monroial – Verlois – Maredoux – s'Holle – Catherby – Warminster – Dunhelm – Aalmsted – Wiesstadt – Westbrücken | 12 |
Euclostar 2 | Montecara Pòrta Conìxia – Cienflores – Monroial – Verlois – Maredoux – s'Holle – Catherby – Ashcombe | 12 |
Euclostar 3 | Montecara Pòrta Conìxia – Cienflores – Monroial – Verlois – Maredoux – s'Holle – Kesselbourg City | 8 |
Euclostar 4 | Montecara Pòrta Conìxia – Cienflores – Monroial – Lavelle – Rayenne | 6 |