Linköping Central Station Explained

Linköping Central Station
Address:LinköpingLinköping Municipality
Country:Sweden
Coordinates:58.4161°N 15.6267°W
Elevation:40 m
Line:Södra stambanan
Distance:228.6 km (Stockholm C)
Tracks:5
Opened:1872
Architect:Adolf W. Edelsvärd
Owned:Jernhusen
Operator:Trafikverket

Linköping Central Station is a railway station located at Linköping in Linköping Municipality, Sweden. It is located on the Södra stambanan, which runs from Katrineholm to Malmö.

History

The station was constructed between 1871 and 1872 and was designed by the architect Adolf W. Edelsvärd. The architecture of the station was inspired by the Renaissance Revival architecture. It has two floors with windows, symmetric design, red and yellow colors. [1]

The station is situated on the Southern Main Line passing by Katrineholm. Linköping railway station is located in the northern eastern part of the city.

References

  1. Web site: Linköpings historia » 1940–1970 Expansion och omstrukturering. 2019-10-19.