Gare de Saint Martin de Crau, Paca, France - Train Stations/Depots on Waymarking.com

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FR

La Compagnie du Chemin de Fer, ouvre la ligne AVIGNON - MARSEILLE en 1843.
Le tronçon ROGNONAS, ST CHAMAS avec sur le parcours ST MARTIN DE CRAU ouvrira le 18/10/1847. Ensuite la ligne sera exploitée par le P.L.M. et sera fermée aux voyageurs en 1937.
Les voies sont électrifiées le 5/07/1961.
En 1982 les T.G.V. peuvent franchir la gare à 200 km/h.
En 2004, après 70 ans, le trafic voyageur reprend du service, grâce aux actions conjointes de l'association des usagers du rail, des transport St Martinois, de la région, de la municipalité et du département. Une navette gratuite relie le centre ville et la gare.

EN

The Compagnie du Chemin de Fer, opens the line AVIGNON. MARSEILLE in 1843.
The section ROGNONAS, ST CHAMAS with on the course ST MARTIN DE CRAU will open the 18/10/1847. Then the line will be operated by P.L.M. and will be closed to travelers in 1937.
The tracks are electrified on 5/07/1961.
In 1982 the T.G.V. can cross the station at 200 km / h.
In 2004, after 70 years, passenger traffic resumes service, thanks to the joint actions of the association of rail users, transport St Martinois, the region, the municipality and the department. A free shuttle links the city center and the train station.

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Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: AVIGNON - MARSEILLE If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?: Not listed Station/Depot Web Site: Not listed

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