railroad station
[ˈreɪlroʊd ˈsteɪʃən]
nounpl: railroad stations
estação de trem
1. A facility where trains stop to pick up and drop off passengers or cargo; a railway terminus or depot
The railroad station was crowded with commuters waiting for the morning train.
A estação de trem estava lotada de passageiros aguardando o trem da manhã.
2. A building or complex that serves as a terminal point for railroad lines
Grand Central is one of the most famous railroad stations in the world.
Grand Central é uma das estações de trem mais famosas do mundo.
In Brazil, railroad stations have historical significance, with iconic stations like Central do Brasil in Rio de Janeiro and Estação da Luz in São Paulo being important cultural landmarks. In the USA, railroad stations were crucial infrastructure during the 19th and early 20th centuries; Grand Central Terminal in New York remains an iconic symbol of American rail transport and architectural heritage.
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