Moskovsky railway station is one of the five railway stations in St. Petersburg. It carries out a large number of passenger transportations and, according to this indicator, ranks third in Russia. The station is located in the central part of the city, next to the Vosstaniya Square. Until 2005, the station building was painted green, and then it was changed to pink. A bust of Peter I was installed in the arrivals hall, while earlier there was a monument to Lenin.
Trains
Moskovsky railway station in St. Petersburg is a diversified transport mechanism. Both commuter trains and long-distance trains depart from its platforms. This station serves locomotives of the southern and eastern directions of Russia. In addition, trains depart from here to the countries of the former Soviet Union - Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan. Increased comfort awaits passengers on trains to Adler, Anapa, Voronezh, Volgograd, Kazan, Izhevsk, Cheboksary and other cities. The first branded train, whichdeparted from the station on June 10, 1931, is the "Red Arrow". Now 7 branded trains run to Moscow from St. Petersburg - Aurora, Smena - Augustin Betancourt, Express, 2 Capitals, Nevsky Express, Severnaya Palmyra, Red Arrow.
Commuter trains
Every day Moskovsky railway station serves 47 commuter trains, which depart from the first three platforms. They deliver residents and guests of the city to the stations Budogoshch, Malaya Vishera, Volkhovstroy, Shapki, Nevdubstroy, Kirishi. Passage to trains is carried out through turnstiles, with the help of which train tickets for suburban trains are checked.
History of the station: the beginning of construction
The history of the Moscow railway station dates back to 1842. That year, Nicholas I adopted a decree on the need to build a railway that would connect Moscow and St. Petersburg. It was then that it was decided that the station buildings in Moscow and St. Petersburg should be identical. The architect Konstantin Ton was involved in the work. The Moscow railway station was built with the participation of the architect and professor Rudolf Zhelyazevich. The plan for the building was drawn up by the railroad department in 1943. For the convenience of passengers, a place for construction was chosen in the very center of the city. The construction of the station building and the construction of the railway were carried out in parallel, in the same period. In Moscow, it ended in 1849, and in St. Petersburg - two yearslater. As for the railroad, it originally consisted of only two tracks. In addition, it was considered the longest in the world. Its opening took place on August 18, 1851. The first flight was made from St. Petersburg to Moscow. The emperor and his family were on the train. The trip lasted 19 hours, taking into account the fact that Nicholas I was very afraid to move by train over railway bridges. In front of such sections, he got off the train and overcame them on foot, following the train.
Station architecture: from history to the present
The construction of the station in St. Petersburg was completed in 1851. The station building was built in the Renaissance style and has two floors. According to the plan, it has a round shape and is located along the Vosstaniya Square along its entire length. The perimeter of the building is decorated with low round columns. The building with these elements resembles the town halls that are found in Western European cities. The Moscow railway station has rather beautiful windows decorated in the Venetian style. In the very center of the structure, a tower with a clock was erected, which points to the main entrance. The growth of passenger traffic increased rapidly, and in this regard, in 1868, it was decided to begin the reconstruction of the station. A two-story outbuilding was attached to the building, where luggage was received. In 1898, a small brick building was added to the building, the premises of which were intended for the railway department.
With the advent of new technical devices, newpremises. This led to the fact that in 1912 a competition was announced for the best project for a new station. It chalked up a little difficulty, since by that time the construction of the Znamenskaya Spashchad had already been completed, the expansion could only be carried out in the direction of the tracks. The best was the project of V. A. Shchuko, according to which the construction of a new building intended for the arrival of passengers in St. Petersburg began. The Moscow railway station could not be renovated due to the outbreak of the First World War, and construction was suspended. In the 50s, to the right wing of the station was the lobby of the metro station "Ploshchad Vosstaniya". A few years later, a new lighting hall was opened, thanks to which the area of the Moscow railway station became 2,700 square meters larger. meters. By the 300th anniversary of the city in 2003, the station building was completely restored. By the end of 2011, the Moscow railway station was equipped with screening equipment for increased control and prevention of terrorist acts.
Station name
With the advent of the station in 1851, it was called Nikolaevsky. It received this name in honor of Emperor Nicholas I, who initiated the construction of the railway. After the revolution, in 1923, the station was renamed Oktyabrsky, and after 7 years it became Moscow. Despite the change in the name of the station, the railway remained the Oktyabrskaya.
Moskovsky Station: Metro
The nearest metro station to the Moscow railway station is Ploshchad Vosstaniya. It is located on the first red line. On the third green lineMayakovskaya metro station is located. You can get to them by going through the central hall of the station through the underpass.
Station ticket office
Selling tickets for electric trains is carried out at the box office located in the Suburban Train Departure Yard. Sale of tickets for long-distance trains is carried out at the box office, which are located in halls No. 1 and No. 2. Advance sale of tickets is carried out from 8.00 to 20.00, sale for the next day is carried out around the clock. In the ticket office number 2, you can issue electronic travel tickets. In the same hall, there are self-check-in counters where you can get a ticket printout.
How to get to Moscow railway station
You can get to the Moscow railway station both by metro and by land transport. First of all, it should be noted that the Moskovsky railway station belongs to the passenger terminal of St. Petersburg-Glavny. The station building rises on the Rebellion Square. The metro is the best option, with which you can not only quickly get to the Moscow railway station, but also keep your nerves in order. There are two metro stations in close proximity: Mayakovskaya and Ploshchad Vosstaniya. Those who prefer land transport can use both shuttle buses and trolleybuses. You will be taken to Moskovsky by buses following routes No. 22, 25, 90, 3, 22, 177, 24. In addition, to save money, you can use trolleybuses that follow routes No. 5, 22, 7 and 1.
Many are interested in the question of how to get to Moskovsky railway station,after arriving at Pulkovo Airport. On average, the journey takes from 55 to 70 minutes. If you are at terminal 1, then here you need to take the minibus number K39, get to the stop "Metro Moskovskaya". Then you need to go to the Sennaya Ploshchad metro station, where you go to the Spasskaya station, from where you can get to the Moscow railway station.
If you are at Terminal 2, then here you need to take minibuses No. K3 or No. K213, get to the metro stop "Technological Institute", then take the metro to the station.
