Oslo Central Station
Central Station in Oslo is the main railway station in the city and the largest railway station within the whole Norwegian railway system. It is connected to the Jernbanetorget station. It is the terminus for Drammen Line, Gardermoen Line, Gjovik Line, Hoved Line, and Ostfold Line. Four companies operate here in the form of local, express, and regional rail services. The railway station is operated by Bane NOR while its real estate subsidiary, Bane NOR Eiendom owns the station, and was opened in 1980.
In 1960, Oslo Central Station was built on the site of the older Oslo East Station (Oslo Ostbanestasjon, Oslo O), the former east and west stations combining after the Oslo Tunnel opened. With 19 tracks, the Central Station in Oslo has 13 connections through the Oslo Tunnel. Oslo Central has two buildings, the original Oslo East building and the more modern main building. Each building houses an extensive shopping center. A square called Jernbanetorget is situated in front of the station. |
Station Name: Oslo Central Station |
Original name: Oslo sentralstasjon |
Address: Jernbanetorget 1, 0154 Oslo, Norway |