Paveletsky railway station is located in the heart of Moscow. It was built in 1900 and still welcomes guests of the capital arriving from the Ural direction. One of the most interesting buildings in the capital is the Paveletsky railway station. Driving directions, parking locations, detailed information about the Aeroexpress - all this is in this article.
History of the station
In 1898, by decision of Nicholas II, a branch Pavelets - Moscow was built in a very short time, which connected the city with twelve provinces of Russia. Paveletsky, built in 1900, became the station for this line. Until the beginning of the 30s, however, it was called Saratov.
Alexander Krasovsky became the architect of the station. He developed a project for a building typical of that time. It blended so harmoniously into the image of Moscow that during the reconstruction in the 80s of the XX century, its style was preserved.
How to get to Paveletsky railway station
The station is located at the address: Paveletskaya Square, building 1. You can get there by various means of transport, including the metro.
The easiest way to get to the place is by subway. The Moscow subway is an affordable mode of transport, one minus - withTraveling with suitcases will not be as comfortable, but it is quite possible. To get to the place, you need to get off at any of the stations with the name "Paveletskaya". There are two such platforms in the Moscow metro: on the Koltsevaya line and on Zamoskvoretskaya. From the Zamoskvoretskaya branch you can go straight to the station lobby. Always keep a map of the subway in your pocket to take shortcuts.
Paveletsky railway station is located near the historical center of the capital, where land transport is well developed. Buses No. 6, 13, 106, 158 and 632 can also take you to Paveletskaya Square. Another mode of transport is the trolley bus. It stops right at the entrance to the station. Route No. B follows here. By the way, this trolleybus is quite unusual, since it runs along the entire Garden Ring, and very often it is used by tourists who want to pass the time and see the sights of the capital.
Taxi or own car is the easiest way to get to Paveletsky railway station. The route is extremely simple: moving along the Garden Ring, you need to reach Paveletskaya Square. There is parking on the territory of the station, it is paid.
How the station works
From the outside it looks like a one-story building, but inside the station there are three levels where ticket offices, a waiting room, luggage storage, cafes, shops and other services operate.
The station serves 12 railway platforms, commuter trains and long-distance trains depart from here. The station is able to serve over 1,000 people per hour. This is weightynumber. Recently, an Aeroexpress has been departing from here to Domodedovo Airport. The Paveletsky railway station, the scheme of which, as a rule, contains only the image of the first level and platforms, consists of three floors:
- Luggage storage, cafes and shops, ticket offices, as well as a special Aeroexpress ticket office are located on the basement level.
- At the first level, there are ticket offices for long-distance trains and electric trains, as well as a waiting room, a telephone, a cafe, shops and a hall for official delegations. From here you can go directly to the Paveletskaya metro station of the Zamoskvoretskaya branch and to the station platforms.
- At the top level there is a luxury waiting room where you can watch movies and have a bite to eat in a cozy atmosphere.
The building has elevators, escalators and specialized slopes for people with disabilities who decide to visit the Paveletsky railway station. The station entrance numbering scheme shows that it starts from Kozhevnicheskaya Street towards Dubininskaya.
The station also has a telephone, a pharmacy, information desks, rest rooms, a first-aid post, a linear police department, and an information desk.
Station security
The scheme of the Paveletsky railway station in Moscow has never provided for a special security system, but the increased level of terrorist threat forced to reconsider plans. Now, at the entrance to the building, you must pass control. This also applies to luggage. It is for this reason that the previously open entrances of the stationare now closed.
Police officers are constantly on duty on the platforms, in the subway and on the floors. Citizens are also vigilant. It is important to be observant and not leave unattended things forgotten by someone. It is forbidden to touch them, you must contact the employee of the internal affairs bodies, who took up duty at the Paveletsky railway station. The parking lot, the scheme of which will be described below, is also in the facility's security system.
Additional station services
High-speed Internet is available on the territory belonging to the station. There is a free system and a paid one. The difference between them is only in speed. Today, Internet access is a fairly common service, not only Paveletsky railway station is famous for it.
Parking (its scheme is described below) is a paid service. It is located on the side of Dubininskaya Street and can accommodate 67 cars. The cost of parking - from 100 rubles and more, depending on the downtime. Parking up to 5 minutes is free.
In order to relax the passenger, all conditions have been created here: beds are provided for an additional fee, waiting rooms, showers and toilets are open. If you need special comfort, the choice is better to make in favor of the hotel.
Aeroexpress
Aeroexpress connected the country's largest airport Domodedovo and Paveletsky railway station. The cash desk and platform layout is shown above. The departure of the Aeroexpress is announced on the speakerphone.
Aeroexpress alsoThe good thing is that you can check in for the flight right at the station. The train follows non-stop, travel time is 45 minutes. Aeroexpress departs daily from 6 am to 00:30 am, and during this period it is the most convenient and comfortable way to get to the airport.
How to pass the time while waiting for a train
This question is of interest to many passengers passing through the Paveletsky railway station. The metro scheme and the station itself have been studied, but what else to do is a difficult question. It all depends on how much time is left before the train leaves.
If time is short, you can see the Church of Flora and Lavra on Zatsep. It is located behind the train station. The construction of the temple began in 1778. You can also visit the Museum of the Moscow Railway, where its main relic is located - the funeral train of V. I. Lenin.
If you have a few hours left, you can safely go on a tour of Moscow. There are two options: take the trolleybus number B or a special sightseeing bus that picks up groups right at the trolleybus stop. Both tours will last just over an hour.
Paveletsky railway station is one of the largest in Moscow, it is known throughout the country for its convenience and order.
