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{{Infobox station
{{Infobox station
| name = Baku
| name = Baku
| type = [[File: Azerbaycan%20Demir%20Yollari%20logo.svg|50px]][[Azerbaijan Railways]] terminal
| type = [[File: Azerbaycan%20Demir%20Yollari%20logo.svg|50px]][[Azerbaijan Railways]] Central Terminal
| image = File:Bakı Dəmir Yolu Vağzalı.jpg
| image = File:Bakı Dəmir Yolu Vağzalı.jpg
| image_caption = Baku railway station
| image_caption = Baku railway station
| address = [[Baku]], [[Azerbaijan]]
| address = [[Baku]], {{flag|Azerbaijan}}
| coordinates = {{coord|40|22|59|N|49|51|12|E|display=it|type:railwaystation}}
| coordinates = {{coord|40|22|59|N|49|51|12|E|display=it|type:railwaystation}}
| line = [[Baku suburban railway]], [[Inter-city rail]], [[International Union of Railways|International railway]]
| line = [[Baku suburban railway]], [[Inter-city rail]], [[International Union of Railways|International railway]]
| other =
| structure = At-grade
| structure = At-grade
| platform = 5
| platform = 5
| depth =
| levels =
| tracks = 8
| tracks = 8
| parking = Yes
| parking = Yes
| bicycle =
| baggage_check =
| baggage_check =
| opened = 1880
| opened = 1880
| closed =
| rebuilt = 1926
| rebuilt = 1926
| electrified = Yes
| electrified = Yes
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| owned = [[Azerbaijan Railways]]
| owned = [[Azerbaijan Railways]]
| operator = [[Azerbaijan Railways]]
| operator = [[Azerbaijan Railways]]
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| connections = {{rint|Baku|Metro}} [[28 May (Baku Metro)|28 May metro station]]{{rcb|Baku Metro|Red}}<br>[[Jafar Jabbarly (Baku Metro)|Jafar Jabbarli metro station]]{{rcb|Baku Metro|Green}}<br />[[File:SymbolBus.svg|18px]] [[Bus station]]
| zone =
| former =
| passengers =
| pass_year =
| pass_percent =
| pass_system =
| mpassengers =
| services =
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| connections = {{rint|Baku|Metro}} [[28 May (Baku Metro)|28 May metro station]]<br>[[Jafar Jabbarly (Baku Metro)|Jafar Jabbarli metro station]]
| map_type = Azerbaijan
| map_type = Azerbaijan
}}
}}
'''Baku railway station''' ({{lang-az|Bakı Dəmir Yolu Vağzalı}}) is the [[central station]] of [[Baku]], the capital of [[Azerbaijan]]. It is located in the [[Nəsimi raion|Nesimi district]] in central Baku, approximately 3 km northeast from the historical core of Baku, [[Old City (Baku)|İçərişəhər]].
'''Baku railway station''' ({{langx|az|Bakı Dəmir Yolu Vağzalı}}) is the [[central station]] of [[Baku]], the capital of [[Azerbaijan]]. It is located in the [[Nəsimi raion|Nesimi district]] in central Baku, approximately 3 km northeast from the historical core of Baku, [[Old City (Baku)|İçərişəhər]].


It is connected to the adjacent [[28 May (Baku Metro)|28 May metro station]] by a pedestrian tunnel. It is also the terminal of the circular [[Baku suburban railway]],
It is connected to the adjacent [[28 May (Baku Metro)|28 May metro station]] by a pedestrian tunnel. It is also the terminal of the circular [[Baku suburban railway]],
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==History==
==History==
[[File:Bakuvokzal.jpg|thumb|Baku Rail Station in late 19 Century]]
The first station building dates back to 1880, with the launch of the Baku-Tbilisi railway. The architecture of the first building was in the [[Moorish Revival architecture|Moorish Revival style]].<ref name="History1">{{Cite web |author= |url=https://www.ourbaku.com/index.php/Бакинский_железнодорожный_вокзал-_Тифлисский_вокзал_(Баку) |title=Бакинский железнодорожный вокзал - Тифлисский вокзал (Баку) |publisher=Ourbaku.com |date=2016 |access-date=2021-10-17 |language=ru}}</ref> In 1926, the second station complex, Sabunchu Station, was designed and constructed to serve the [[Railway electrification system|electrified]] Baku–Sabunchu railway. The architecture of the second building is also in the Moorish Revival style.<ref name="History2">{{Cite web |author= |url=https://mehriban-aliyeva.az/en/#/en/news/node/846623 |title=The Baku Railway Station is commissioned into operation after major reconstruction |publisher=Mehriban-Aliyeva.az |date=2017-02-10 |access-date=2021-10-17 |language=en}}</ref> In 1967, the [[28 May (Baku Metro)|28 May metro station]] was built and connected to the Sabunchu Station by a pedestrian tunnel.<ref name="History3">{{Cite web |author= |url=http://www.metro.gov.az/en/history |title=History |publisher=[[Baku Metro|Metro.gov.az]] |date=2015 |access-date=2021-10-17 |language=en}}</ref> In 1977, the station underwent a major renovation, during which a modern station building was built, adjacent to the old Sabunchu Station.<ref name="History2"/> In 2017, the station underwent a renovation again.<ref>{{Cite web |author= |url=https://en.trend.az/azerbaijan/politics/2719421.html |title=Ilham Aliyev, his spouse attend opening of newly renovated Baku Railway Station (PHOTO) |publisher=Trend.az |date=2017-02-10 |access-date=2021-10-17 |language=en}}</ref>
The first station building dates back to 1880, with the launch of the Baku-Tbilisi railway. The architecture of the first building was in the [[Moorish Revival architecture|Moorish Revival style]].<ref name="History1">{{Cite web |author= |url=https://www.ourbaku.com/index.php/Бакинский_железнодорожный_вокзал-_Тифлисский_вокзал_(Баку) |title=Бакинский железнодорожный вокзал - Тифлисский вокзал (Баку) |publisher=Ourbaku.com |date=2016 |access-date=2021-10-17 |language=ru}}</ref> In 1926, the second station complex, Sabunchu Station, was designed and constructed to serve the [[Railway electrification system|electrified]] Baku–Sabunchu railway. The architecture of the second building is also in the Moorish Revival style.<ref name="History2">{{Cite web |author= |url=https://mehriban-aliyeva.az/en/#/en/news/node/846623 |title=The Baku Railway Station is commissioned into operation after major reconstruction |publisher=Mehriban-Aliyeva.az |date=2017-02-10 |access-date=2021-10-17 |language=en}}</ref> In 1967, the [[28 May (Baku Metro)|28 May metro station]] was built and connected to the Sabunchu Station by a pedestrian tunnel.<ref name="History3">{{Cite web |author= |url=http://www.metro.gov.az/en/history |title=History |publisher=[[Baku Metro|Metro.gov.az]] |date=2015 |access-date=2021-10-17 |language=en}}</ref> In 1977, the station underwent a major renovation, during which a modern station building was built, adjacent to the old Sabunchu Station.<ref name="History2"/> In 2017, the station underwent a renovation again.<ref>{{Cite web |author= |url=https://en.trend.az/azerbaijan/politics/2719421.html |title=Ilham Aliyev, his spouse attend opening of newly renovated Baku Railway Station (PHOTO) |publisher=Trend.az |date=2017-02-10 |access-date=2021-10-17 |language=en}}</ref>

[[File:Baku ElectricalRailwaySstation 004 1846.jpg|thumb|Baku Electrical Railway Station, built in 1846]]


== Local public transport ==
== Local public transport ==
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Connections by [[Baku Metro]] of [[28 May (Baku Metro)]] station in {{rcb|Baku Metro|Red}} and [[Jafar Jabbarly (Baku Metro)]] station in {{rcb|Baku Metro|Green}}.
Connections by [[Baku Metro]] of [[28 May (Baku Metro)]] station in {{rcb|Baku Metro|Red}} and [[Jafar Jabbarly (Baku Metro)]] station in {{rcb|Baku Metro|Green}}.

=== Aero Express Bus ===
[[BakuBus]] H1 buses run 24 hours a day from Station to Baku Airport.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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AZ4A-0002.jpg|Electric locomotive AZ4A-0002 with passenger coaches at the station, 2019
AZ4A-0002.jpg|Electric locomotive AZ4A-0002 with passenger coaches at the station, 2019
Bakü Sumqayıt hız treni.jpg|Baku-Sumgait Train
Bakü Sumqayıt hız treni.jpg|Baku-Sumgait Train
File:Бакинский железнодорожный вокзал Ноябрь 2024.jpg|Baku Rail Station in 2024
</gallery>
</gallery>


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[[Category:Buildings and structures in Baku]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Baku]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Azerbaijan]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Azerbaijan opened in 1880]]
[[Category:Transport in Baku]]
[[Category:Transport in Baku]]
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[[Category:Khrisanf Vasilyev buildings and structures]]
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Latest revision as of 05:03, 20 November 2024

Baku
Azerbaijan Railways Central Terminal
Baku railway station
General information
LocationBaku,  Azerbaijan
Coordinates40°22′59″N 49°51′12″E / 40.38306°N 49.85333°E / 40.38306; 49.85333
Owned byAzerbaijan Railways
Operated byAzerbaijan Railways
Line(s)Baku suburban railway, Inter-city rail, International railway
Platforms5
Tracks8
ConnectionsBaku Metro 28 May metro station
  Red line

Jafar Jabbarli metro station
  Green line

Bus station
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
ParkingYes
Other information
Station code547112[1]
History
Opened1880
Rebuilt1926
ElectrifiedYes
Location
Baku is located in Azerbaijan
Baku
Baku
Location within Azerbaijan

Baku railway station (Azerbaijani: Bakı Dəmir Yolu Vağzalı) is the central station of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. It is located in the Nesimi district in central Baku, approximately 3 km northeast from the historical core of Baku, İçərişəhər.

It is connected to the adjacent 28 May metro station by a pedestrian tunnel. It is also the terminal of the circular Baku suburban railway, Inter-city rail and International railway lines.

History

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Baku Rail Station in late 19 Century

The first station building dates back to 1880, with the launch of the Baku-Tbilisi railway. The architecture of the first building was in the Moorish Revival style.[2] In 1926, the second station complex, Sabunchu Station, was designed and constructed to serve the electrified Baku–Sabunchu railway. The architecture of the second building is also in the Moorish Revival style.[3] In 1967, the 28 May metro station was built and connected to the Sabunchu Station by a pedestrian tunnel.[4] In 1977, the station underwent a major renovation, during which a modern station building was built, adjacent to the old Sabunchu Station.[3] In 2017, the station underwent a renovation again.[5]

Baku Electrical Railway Station, built in 1846

Local public transport

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The station is served by the following public transport services:

Connections by Baku Metro of 28 May (Baku Metro) station in

  Red line

and Jafar Jabbarly (Baku Metro) station in

  Green line

.

Aero Express Bus

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BakuBus H1 buses run 24 hours a day from Station to Baku Airport.

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  • Baku railway station, February 2017
    Baku railway station, February 2017
  • Postcard, circa 1910
    Postcard, circa 1910
  • Platforms, February 2017
    Platforms, February 2017
  • Escalators to the 28 May metro station, 2017
    Escalators to the 28 May metro station, 2017
  • Electric locomotive AZ4A-0002 with passenger coaches at the station, 2019
    Electric locomotive AZ4A-0002 with passenger coaches at the station, 2019
  • Baku-Sumgait Train
    Baku-Sumgait Train
  • Baku Rail Station in 2024
    Baku Rail Station in 2024

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Баку-Пассажирская" (in Russian). Archived from the original on 2019-09-05. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
  2. ^ "Бакинский железнодорожный вокзал - Тифлисский вокзал (Баку)" (in Russian). Ourbaku.com. 2016. Retrieved 2021-10-17.
  3. ^ a b "The Baku Railway Station is commissioned into operation after major reconstruction". Mehriban-Aliyeva.az. 2017-02-10. Retrieved 2021-10-17.
  4. ^ "History". Metro.gov.az. 2015. Retrieved 2021-10-17.
  5. ^ "Ilham Aliyev, his spouse attend opening of newly renovated Baku Railway Station (PHOTO)". Trend.az. 2017-02-10. Retrieved 2021-10-17.
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