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Shawinigan
Gare de Shawinigan.jpg
Location 1560 Chemin du CN, Shawinigan, Quebec,
Canada
Coordinates 46°32′59″N 72°44′43″W / 46.54972°N 72.74528°W / 46.54972; -72.74528
Owned by Via Rail
Platforms 1 side platform
Tracks 1
Construction
Structure type Heritage building
History
Opened 1929
Services
Preceding station VIA Rail Canada simplified.svg Via Rail Following station
Joliette
toward Montreal
Montreal–Jonquière Grand-Mère
toward Jonquière
Montreal–Senneterre Grand-Mère
toward Senneterre

The Shawinigan station is a historic train station found in Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada. It's a special building that has been around for a long time. Today, it's used by Via Rail, which is Canada's national passenger train service. This station helps people travel between Shawinigan and other cities like Montreal.

Discovering Shawinigan Station

Shawinigan Station is located on Chemin du CN. This means it's on a road that used to belong to the Canadian National Railway, often called CN Rail. CN Rail was a very important railway company in Canada's history.

A Look Back: The Station's History

This station first opened its doors in 1929. Imagine all the people who have passed through its doors since then! It was built by CN Rail, which was a huge part of how people and goods moved across Canada. Over the years, train travel changed, and now Via Rail uses the station.

What Makes It Special?

Shawinigan Station is not just any old building. It is a designated Heritage Railway Station. This means it's recognized as an important historical building. It's protected so that future generations can also see and appreciate its unique design and history.

Traveling Today: Via Rail Services

Today, Shawinigan Station is a busy spot for travelers. Via Rail uses it for two main routes that connect to Montreal. These routes are:

  • The Montreal-Jonquière line
  • The Montreal-Senneterre line

This means you can catch a train from Shawinigan to many different places. The station is staffed, so there are people there to help you with tickets and information. It is also wheelchair-accessible, which makes it easier for everyone to use.

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