Riga station
Description:
Riga railway station is one of nine railway stations in Moscow, serving passengers of suburban and distant destinations. The station is located in the north-east of Moscow and is an important transport hub of the city.
Basic information about Riga railway station
- Title: Riga Station
- Address: Moscow, Riga Square, 1
- Coordinates: 55.793183, 37.636105
- District: Meshchansky district, Central administrative district
History
Riga Station was opened on September 11, 1901. It got its name from the city of Riga, where the trains originally went. The architecture of the station is made in neo-Russian style and is an architectural monument.
Services and infrastructure
Riga 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.
Transport accessibility
Riga railway station is well connected to other parts of Moscow:
- Metro: The metro station "Riga" (Kaluga-Riga line) is 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.
Contact information
- Call service: +7 (800) 775-00-00 (single reference service of Russian Railways)
- Official website: rzd.ru
Interesting facts
- The station was built according to the project of architect S. A. Brjozovsky and engineer S. I. Moseyko.
- Riga station serves the direction to Rzhev, Veliky Luki and Pskov, as well as international routes to Latvia.
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.