Featuring thousands of miles of abandoned railroad routes in North America, illustrated with maps, pictures, and history. Start browsing abandoned routes by clicking on a state in the U.S. map below.

An abandoned (or disused) railway station is a building or structure which was constructed to serve as a railway station but has fallen into disuse. There are various circumstances when this may occur – a railway company may fall bankrupt, or the station may be closed due to the failure of economic activity such as insufficient passenger ...

2022年3月15日 · There are some truly spectacular abandoned train stations all over the globe, and we’ve compiled the most beautiful right here.

2023年8月31日 · Trains were once the fastest form of travel, but advancements in technology and economic hardships have led to many abandoned train stations and railroads. The Old City Hall Station in New York is a beautifully designed subway station, now only accessible through tours offered by the New York Transit Museum.

2025年1月22日 · For example, the former Westfield train station in Westfield, New Jersey, about 22 miles west of New York City, is a modestly sized stone-brick building built in 1892 that sits alongside an active ...

2021年10月14日 · For the past several years, Grigg, a transit enthusiast, has been building an interactive atlas of abandoned railroads. Using Google Maps, he lays the ghostly silhouettes of the lines over modern...

Scattered across landscapes, abandoned train stations stand as relics of a bygone period, each telling a unique story through their current state and potential uses. For urban adventurers, these stations offer a glimpse into history’s folds, where overgrown tracks and derelict platforms whisper tales of past travels.

From grand central terminals left to crumble to rural stop-offs reclaimed by nature, the world's abandoned train stations have plenty of tales to tell. They're also stunning, offering a chance for urban photographers, locals and visitors to snap their best sides.

3 天之前 · Michigan Central Station before its transformation – credit: Bartosz Brzezinski, CC 2.0. via Flickr. Across major American cities, old unused rail depots and train stations are seeing second ...

2024年4月6日 · Explore the haunting allure of 20 ghost stations around the world. Discover the history and architectural beauty of these abandoned rail hubs.