Train Station

A railway station, train station, railroad station, or station yard is a facility at which passengers may board and alight from trains, and/or where rail-transported freight (or goods) may be loaded or unloaded. Historically, the term (railroad) depot has also been employed in North America. A station whose primary purpose is the provision of

passenger services is sometimes known as a passenger station, whereas a station dealing solely or mainly with goods (freight) is referred to as a goods station or freight station. The term "train station" is a U.S. term alien to British English until recently. In the United Kingdom the term "station" is the standard term used by rail passengers and operators, other types of station (police station, bus station, etc.) being given their full title. The term 'train station' is rarely, if ever, used in other English-speaking countries such as India. A station usually consists of at least one building for passengers (and possibly freight) plus other installations associated with the functioning of the railway or railroad. A small station with few facilities and/or limited use may be known as a "halt" in U.K. usage, or in U.S. usage as a