Kazan station
Description:
Kazansky railway station is one of nine railway stations in Moscow, located in the central district of the city. This station is an important transport hub serving passengers of suburban and distant destinations, including trains to the south of Russia and Central Asia.
Basic information about Kazan station
- Name: Kazan Station
- Address: Moscow, Kazan Square, 2
- Coordinates: 55.774742, 37.655743
- District: Kazan, Central Administrative District
History
Kazan station was opened on May 30, 1862, but the modern building of the station was built later, in 1913, according to the project of the architect I.V. Rashetnov. It is an architectural monument and is an example of Russian neoclassicism.
Services and infrastructure
Kazan railway station provides a wide range of services for passengers:
- Tickets: to purchase tickets for trains of different categories.
- Information boards: to get up-to-date information about the train departure schedule.
- Restrooms: for passengers waiting for a train or transferring.
- Storage rooms: for temporary storage of luggage.
- Safety and security: to ensure the safety of passengers.
- Shops and cafes: for shopping and snacking while waiting.
- Wi-Fi: Free Internet access at the station.
- Lounges: both regular and VIP areas for passengers of the preferred class of service.
Transport accessibility
Kazan railway station is easily accessible both by public transport and by personal car:
- Metro: Komsomolskaya metro station (Koltsevaya, Sokolnicheskaya and Kaluga-Riga lines) is located in close proximity to the station.
- Buses and trolley buses: Many routes pass through Kazan Square, providing convenient transport links.
- Parking: On the territory of the station there is a paid parking for passengers.
Contact information
- Call service: +7 (800) 775-00-00 (single reference service of Russian Railways)
- Official website: rzd.ru
Interesting facts
- In 2009, major repairs were carried out at the station, aimed at preserving the historical value of the building.
- Kazan station is the starting point for many popular tourist destinations, including Kazan, Samara, Ufa and other cities of the Volga region and the Urals.
- The station also serves trains going to the south of Russia, the Caucasus region and Central Asia.
If you have additional questions or need more information, do not hesitate to contact the Russian Railways helpline or use the official website.