Bludenz railway station

Geschichte

Bludenz railway station serves the city of Bludenz, in the Bludenz district of the Austrian federal state of Vorarlberg. Opened in 1872, it forms the junction between the Arlberg railway and the Vorarlberg railway.The station is also a terminus of the Bludenz–Schruns railway. It is owned and operated by the Austrian Federal Railways .LocationBludenz railway station is situated in Bahnhofplatz, right in the heart of the city, on the east bank of the Ill river. Like the river, the lines passing through the station run in a north west - south easterly direction at this point.The station building is on the northeastern side of the lines, facing the inner city. On the other, southwestern, side of the lines is the goods yard.FeaturesStation buildingThe old station building is laid out in a plan of three axes. The three key parts of the building are arranged with eaves facing each other, and are connected by a structure running parallel to the running line. Extending along this structure, on the forecourt side, is a recently constructed large canopy.Inside the building, apart from the typical station facilities, are offices and a canteen for railway workers.