When traveling it is difficult to notice the beauty and efficiency of the stations we frequent. We often deplore the dirt, the crowds, not to mention the noise and late trains. But the stations are also small architectural jewels, historical monuments and integral parts of the urban fabric that connect cities across Europe.
To improve their image a little, Rebound, a luggage storage platform, analyzed the 30 busiest stations in Europe based on factors such as passenger reviews, social network popularity, traffic flow. The site has elected the ten best European stations. Among these, two French broadcasters stand out.
Two sacred Parisian stations
It’s here North Station in Paris which serves as the first and most popular French station, coming soon second position of the general classification. Frequented by more than 290 million passengers every year, its overall popularity index is equal to 7.59/10. “ Its large social media presence, particularly on Instagram, highlights its iconic status despite a lower review score, which may reflect the challenges of managing such a high volume of traffic “, analyses Rebound.
The other French station considered popular is the Lyon station, also in Paris, which ranks sixth in this ranking. If the organization does not provide further reasons for this placement, it will provide the station located in the 12th arrondissement with a 6.55/10.
More generally it is the station of Zurich, in Switzerland, which rises to the top of the ranking, with an overall score of 7.76. A high score, thanks to the significant presence on Instagram and TikTok and the remarkably short travel time to Zurich Airport. While the station Frankfurtin Germany, it rises immediately after the Gare du Nord, to third place, with an overall score of 7.30 out of 10.
In 2021, a study by Figaro had drafted the ranking of the worst stations in France. And it was the Lyon Part-Dieu station that obtained first place in the ranking, followed by the Nîmes station.
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