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The most beautiful train stations in the world will whisk you away before your journey has even begun.
Some train stations serve merely as transit points, but others whisk you away long before you step aboard the train or it pulls out of the station. Within their walls, countless lives intersect joyful reunions, tearful goodbyes, rush hour scrambles, and the quiet moments in between.
These stations are rich with history, their stories etched into every corner, inviting you to become part of their journey. A select few are so stunning that they’ve become landmarks in their own right, drawing thousands of visitors each year. Below, the Express has taken a look at some of the prettiest train stations around the world.
St Pancras International train station
First up is London’s St Pancras station, renowned for its stunning Gothic Revival façade and striking Victorian architecture that instantly captures the traveller's eye, whether you're heading to Paris on the Eurostar or to a weekend by the Kent seaside.
Opened in 1868, St Pancras features the striking Gothic Revival Midland Grand Hotel designed by George Gilbert Scott, alongside the innovative single-span Barlow train shed.
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Grand Central Terminal, New York
Grand Central Terminal is the largest train station in the world, covering an impressive 19 hectares with 44 platforms - which equals to approximately 26 football pitches. More than just a transit hub, it’s an iconic landmark located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
Renowned for its stunning Beaux-Arts architecture, the terminal features a breathtaking celestial ceiling and massive windows that flood the space with natural light.
Grand Central has also become a popular filming location for blockbuster movies like The Avengers, Men in Black, and Spider-Man: Far From Home, as well as famous TV shows like Gossip Girl. The station’s construction cost was around £59 million.
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Hua Hin train station, Thailand
Unlike many other historic stations that have been modernised or rebuilt, Hua Hin Train Station has retained much of its original charm. Its iconic wooden structures, vibrant colours, and distinctive Thai-style architecture have remained largely unchanged for over a century.
One of the oldest railway stations in Thailand, it was originally built in the 1910s, then rebuilt in the 1920s during King Rama VI’s reign in a traditional Thai architectural style.
The station is best known for its Royal Waiting Room, a beautifully painted wooden pavilion originally constructed in Bangkok and moved to Hua Hin when the town became a royal seaside retreat. Painted in vibrant reds and cream with intricate wooden details, it appears more like a ceremonial temple than a train stop.
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Liège-Guillemins Railway Station, Belgium
Liège-Guillemins Railway Station in Belgium is a striking example of modern architecture and engineering.
Designed by renowned architect Santiago Calatrava, it opened in 2009 and is celebrated for its soaring steel and glass canopy that floods the space with natural light.
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai looks more like a grand palace or a majestic cathedral than a train station. Built in 1887, this UNESCO World Heritage site blends Victorian Gothic architecture with traditional Indian elements.
Its ornate domes, pointed arches, and intricate stone carvings make it one of the most spectacular and historic railway stations in the world. The station was built over the course of about a decade.
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