Zagreb Glavni kolodvor facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Glavni kolodvor
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Main entrance
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| Location | Trg kralja Tomislava 12, Zagreb Croatia |
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| Coordinates | 45°48′17″N 15°58′44″E / 45.80472°N 15.97889°E | ||||||||||
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| Platforms | 7 | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 9 | ||||||||||
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| Opened | 1892 | ||||||||||
| Rebuilt | 1987 | ||||||||||
| Electrified | 1970 (25 kV 50 Hz AC to Belgrade and 3 kV DC to Rijeka) 1985 (25 kV 50 Hz AC to Rijeka) |
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Cultural Good of Croatia
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Zagreb Glavni kolodvor is the main train station in Zagreb, Croatia. Its name means Zagreb main station in Croatian. It is located about 1 kilometer south of the city's main square. This station is the biggest in Croatia and a very important center for the Croatian Railways train network.
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History of the Station
When Was the Station Built?
The idea to build a main train station and a maintenance shop in Zagreb came from the Royal Hungarian Government in 1890. Building the station started in 1891. It was designed in a neoclassical style, which means it looks like old Greek and Roman buildings.
The station building is 186.5 meters long. A Hungarian architect named Ferenc Pfaff was in charge of its construction. A Hungarian sculptor, Vilim Marschenko, created the statues for the building. The station officially opened on July 1, 1892. It was one of the largest public buildings constructed in Zagreb during the 1800s.
When Was the Station Updated?
The station has been updated a few times. Major work was done in 1986 and 1987. This was just before the 1987 Summer Universiade, a big sports event held in Zagreb. The station was also renovated again in 2006 to keep it modern and safe for travelers.
Train Routes from Zagreb Glavni kolodvor
International Train Lines
Zagreb Glavni kolodvor connects Croatia to many other countries. Here are some of the international train routes:
- CROATIA (EC 158/159): This train goes from Zagreb to Graz and Vienna in Austria, passing through Maribor.
- AGRAM (200/201) and GRADEC (204/205): These trains travel from Zagreb to Budapest in Hungary, going through Koprivnica.
- SAVA (210/211): This route connects Villach in Austria to Zagreb and then continues to Vinkovci in Croatia.
- MIMARA (EC 212/213): This train goes from Zagreb to Villach, and sometimes even further to Frankfurt in Germany.
- 412/413: This line connects Zagreb to Belgrade in Serbia.
- IC 310/311: Another route from Zagreb to Villach.
- 414/415: This train travels from Belgrade to Zagreb and then to Schwarzach im Pongau in Austria, with some trains continuing to Zürich in Switzerland.
- LISINSKI (EN 498/499): This overnight train goes from Zagreb to München (Munich) in Germany.
Public Transport Connections
Right in front of the main train station, you can find stops for Zagreb's tram lines. Tram lines 2, 4, 6, 9, and 13 stop here. These trams are run by the Zagreb Electric Tram (ZET).
If you want to reach the main Bus station, you can take tram lines 2 or 6. It's only three stops away. From the bus station, you can catch many buses to other cities in Croatia and nearby countries.
Important Event: Train Accident
What Happened in 1974?
On August 30, 1974, the station was the site of a very serious train accident. A train coming from Belgrade and heading for Dortmund derailed (went off the tracks) as it was entering the station. Sadly, 153 people lost their lives in this incident. At the time, it was the deadliest train accident in Yugoslavia. You can learn more about it in the Zagreb train disaster article.
Gallery
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Inside the station
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A view of the train platforms from the east side
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A HŽ series 6111 inter-urban train at a platform
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Statue of King Tomislav in front of the Railway Station
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Close-up of the statues on the building, showing Neoclassicism style
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A HŽ series 6112 train, made by the Croatian company Končar Group, used by Croatian Railways.
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View of a Railway platform inside the station
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The Waiting area for passengers
See also
- Zagreb train disaster (1974)
- Zagreb Zapadni railway station
