Gothenburg Grand Central Explained

Gothenburg Grand Central is the new central railway station of Gothenburg, expected to open in 2026–2027. It is an extension to Gothenburg Central Station and Nils Ericson Terminal – all three will be located next to each other and interconnected.[1] [2] Gothenburg Grand Central is intended to primarily serve passengers of the upcoming Västlänken.[3]

Building

Owner, builder and designer

Jernhusen is the sole owner of the building and finances the full construction cost of 870 million SEK.[4] [5] The upcoming station was designed by Norwegian Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter[6] and will be built by PEAB.[7]

Expected opening

Gothenburg Grand Central started construction on 10 July 2024[8] and is expected to open in two phases – late 2026, together with Västlänken,[9] and early 2027.[10]

Building

The new station will be 15000m2 in area,[11] with 1400m2 reserved for convenience shops and restaurants.[12] Another 8000m2 will be offices designed for roughly 700 employees.[13]

Public passenger areas will have a ceiling height of 8m (26feet).[14] The new building will also have a park on its roof aimed at promoting biodiversity of plants, insects and birds.[15] The building has a wide range of environmentally sustainable solutions, e.g. its facade will be covered in recycled tiles.[16] The station is expected to quality for Breeam Outstanding.[17]

Naming controversy

When the name was announced, it drew widespread criticism for being non-Swedish and allegedly pretentious.[18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Broberg . Anna . De får bygga Göteborg Grand Central . Branschaktuellt® . 2024-07-10 . sv . 2024-07-10.
  2. Web site: Nu påbörjas bygget av ett nytt stationshus i Göteborg . Fastighetsvärlden Fastighetsnyheter – Transaktion Uthyrning Projekt . 2024-07-10 . sv . 2024-07-10.
  3. Web site: Peab bygger ut Göteborg central . SvD.se . 2024-07-10 . sv . 2024-07-10.
  4. Web site: Nyheter . SVT . Så blir Göteborgs nya stationshus – se bilderna: "Påminner om romartiden" . SVT Nyheter . 2023-01-31 . sv . 2024-07-10.
  5. Web site: Floorplans of Gothenburg Grand Central . 2024-07-10.
  6. Web site: Göteborg Grand Central . Centralstaden Göteborg . sv . 2024-07-10.
  7. Web site: Broberg . Anna . De får bygga Göteborg Grand Central . Branschaktuellt® . 2024-07-10 . sv . 2024-07-10.
  8. Web site: Bygget av Göteborgs centralstation inleds – här är nya namnet . SVT Nyheter . 2024-07-10 . sv . 2024-07-10.
  9. Web site: Peab bygger stationshus för 870 miljoner . Byggindustrin . 2024-07-10 . sv . 2024-07-10.
  10. Web site: Göteborg Grand Central . Centralstaden Göteborg . sv . 2024-07-10.
  11. Web site: Nu påbörjas bygget av ett nytt stationshus i Göteborg . Fastighetsvärlden Fastighetsnyheter – Transaktion Uthyrning Projekt . 2024-07-10 . sv . 2024-07-10.
  12. Web site: Göteborg Grand Central . Centralstaden Göteborg . sv . 2024-07-10.
  13. Web site: Broberg . Anna . De får bygga Göteborg Grand Central . Branschaktuellt® . 2024-07-10 . sv . 2024-07-10.
  14. Web site: Nu påbörjas bygget av ett nytt stationshus i Göteborg . Fastighetsvärlden Fastighetsnyheter – Transaktion Uthyrning Projekt . 2024-07-10 . sv . 2024-07-10.
  15. Web site: Nyheter . SVT . Bygget av Göteborgs centralstation inleds – här är nya namnet . SVT Nyheter . 2024-07-10 . sv . 2024-07-10.
  16. Web site: Broberg . Anna . De får bygga Göteborg Grand Central . Branschaktuellt® . 2024-07-10 . sv . 2024-07-10.
  17. Web site: Peab expands Gothenburg Central Station with a new station building . Peab . 2024-07-10.
  18. Web site: Wedel . Kristian . Kristian Wedel: Nej, den får bara INTE heta "Göteborg Grand Central" . Göteborgs-Posten . 2024-07-10 . sv . 2024-07-10.
  19. Web site: Thor . Clara Popenoe . Så lyder nya namnet på Göteborgs Centralstation – och så borde den heta istället . Dagens Nyheter . 2024-07-10 . sv . 2024-07-10.
  20. Web site: Ekelund . Tomas . Göteborgs Grand Central väcker känslor: "Den får bara inte heta det" . Omni . 2024-07-10 . sv . 2024-07-10.
  21. Web site: Radio . Sveriges . Komikern ratar centralstationens nya namn – inte fyndigt nog . Sveriges Radio . 2024-07-10 . sv . 2024-07-10.
  22. Web site: Göteborgs Grand Central väcker känslor: "Den får bara inte heta det" . MSN . 2024-07-10 . sv . 2024-07-10.
  23. Web site: Sundström . Ellen . Göteborgs central får nytt namn. Per Andersson: Jag hade kunnat komma på nåt bättre . Aftonbladet . 2024-07-10 . sv . 2024-07-10.