Train station
Japanese Name:
駅
Romaji Name:
eki
Description
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A station (eki in Japanese) is a designated location where trains, buses, or other forms of public transportation stop to pick up and drop off passengers. Stations are essential elements of transportation networks, facilitating the movement of people from one place to another. They are often equipped with various amenities to ensure convenience, comfort, and safety for travelers.
History
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Train stations are facilities where passengers and goods are loaded and unloaded from trains.
The first train stations appeared in the early 19th century in England with the rise of the steam railway.
Stations were originally simple platforms but evolved into complex structures with waiting rooms, ticket offices, and cargo facilities.
In Japan, the first railway opened in 1872 between Tokyo and Yokohama, introducing the concept of modern train stations.
During the Meiji and Taishō periods (late 19th–early 20th century), stations became symbols of modernization and urban development.
Today, train stations worldwide serve as transportation hubs, combining functionality, commerce, and sometimes cultural or architectural significance.