Kongsvoll Station
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Kongsvoll | |
Location | |
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Place | Kongsvoll |
Municipality | Oppdal |
Line(s) | Dovrebanen |
Distance | 393.23 km |
Elevation | 886.5 m asl |
Service | |
Opened | 1921 |
Architect | Erik Glosimodt |
Platforms | 1 |
Owner | Jernbaneverket |
Line operator(s) | Norges Statsbaner |
Connections |
Kongsvoll Station is a railway station located at Kongsvoll in Oppdal, Norway. The station is located on Dovrebanen and served by four daily express trains. The station is located in the mountains, outside of civilization, with no permanent population close by. The station is used to access the mountain hiking and skiing areas around.
[edit] History
The station was drawn by Erik Glosimodt and opened in 1921 as part of Dovrebanen when it was extended from Dombås to Trondheim. The wooden station was preserved as a cultural heritage in 1997.
[edit] External links
Preceding station | Line | Following station | ||
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Hjerkinn | Dovrebanen | Oppdal | ||
Preceding station | Express trains | Following station | ||
Hjerkinn | Oslo S - Trondheim S | Oppdal |