Leningrad station

Leningradsky railway station is one of nine railway stations in Moscow, serving passengers of suburban and distant destinations. It is an important transport hub connecting the capital with the north-west of Russia and European countries. The station serves trains to St. Petersburg, Murmansk, Pskov, Petrozavodsk, Helsinki and other cities.

Basic information about Leningrad station

• Title: Leningrad Station
• Address: Moscow, Komsomolskaya Square, 3
• Coordinates: 55.776389, 37.655833
• District: Krasnoselsky district, Central administrative district

History

Leningradsky railway station was opened on August 18, 1851 and is the oldest station in Moscow. It was built by architect K. A. Ton and was originally called Nikolaevsky railway station, later October station, and only in Soviet times received its current name.

Services and infrastructure

Leningrad railway station provides a wide range of services for passengers:

• Ticket offices: to buy tickets for suburban and long-distance trains.
• Information boards: for information about train schedules.
• Restrooms: for passengers with children and long stays at the station.
• Storage rooms: for temporary storage of luggage.
• Shops and cafes: for the convenience of passengers at the station.
• Wi-Fi: Free Internet access.
• Waiting rooms: both ordinary and increased comfort.
• Medical center: for first aid.

Transport accessibility

Leningrad Railway Station is well connected to other parts of Moscow:

• Metro: Komsomolskaya metro stations (Ring and Sokolnicheskaya lines) are in close proximity to the station.
• Ground transportation: There are bus and trolley bus stops near the station, making it easy to reach other parts of the city.
• Other stations: In the immediate vicinity are Yaroslavl and Kazan railway stations, which provides convenient transfers between different directions.

Contact information

• Call service: +7 (800) 775-00-00 (single reference service of Russian Railways)
• Official website: rzd.ru

Interesting facts

• The building of the station is an architectural monument and is made in the style of the Russian Empire.
• Leningradsky railway station serves high-speed trains "Sapsan", following the route Moscow - St. Petersburg.
• The station was modernized and renovated in the 2000s, which improved its infrastructure and increased passenger comfort.

If you have additional questions or need help, you can always contact the help service of Russian Railways on the specified phone or use online services on the official website.