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The Sun
15 hours ago
- The Sun
One of the world's most beautiful train stations that looks like ‘Gotham City' is home to weirdly-beautiful Burger King
ONE of the world's most beautiful stations has been described as looking like something from a comic book. Helsinki Central Train Station in Finland has been named one of the most stunning train stations by both Lonely Planet and BBC. 5 5 It dates back as far as the 1860s which is when the railway tracks were first laid, although the main building opened in 1919. The Art Nouveau station also has a huge glass roof inside that was added in 2001. The main features outside are the two statues, called the Lyhdynkantajat (Lantern Bearers) on either side of the entrance, as well as the huge clock tower. One tourist wrote online: "The central station wouldn't look out of place in Gotham City with the characters built into either side of the main entrance." Another agreed: "One of the most Impressive buildings in Helsinki. To me looks Like from Gotham city in the Batman movies." Around 240,000 people use the station per day, as it is used as a transport hub for both commuters and long-haul travellers. Yet only half of those people are actually using the station for transport purposes, with the other half visiting it as a tourist attraction. It is so popular, it is is actually the most visited building in all of Finland. Along with 19 platforms, there are 15 cafes and restaurants including everything from juice bars and sandwich delis to fancier wine bars and beer stops. And the station is currently undergoing a huge renovation with improvements to the platform waiting area. Huge new train station to open in world's most popular city 5 As well as the addition of more seating, digital displays and automatic doors, a new brewery, restaurant and food court are also being added. Passengers are warned of temporary restrictions because of this until spring 2026. The Burger King in Helsinki's Central Station is even praised for being on of the most beautiful in the world. Tourists enter through a glass archway and are met by a huge chandelier hanging outside. 5 One Youtuber said: "Absolutely the fanciest Burger King in the world, it's got to be." Visit in the winter months as you will also post a huge outdoor ice skating rink outside the station as well. Here's what it is like to go on a European train holiday, including a stop at the train station. For other beautiful train stations, Schafbergbahn Station in St. Wolfgang, Austria was named the most beautiful by architecture and design award Prix Versailles. And we've rounded up the prettiest ones in the UK. 5
The Sun
11-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
UK's busiest train station reveals new multi-million renovation with huge grand terminal and outdoor gardens
RAIL REVIVAL The iconic station is in need of a high-tech revamp to ease congestion THE UK's busiest train station is set to receive a stunning multimillion-pound revamp - which will include a grand terminal and outside gardens. London Liverpool Street connects over 100 million people annually - and this new renovation is set to improve passenger experience for years to come. 4 4 4 Incredible concept photos showed what the state-of-the-art station would look like once the face-lift is complete. They included cutting-edge architectural feats such as new pedestrian routes, bold station interiors, a picturesque balcony and a stylish entrance. The groundbreaking plans for the new upgrade will make the station future-proofed and ready to accommodate over 200 million people for the decades ahead, according to Network Rail. Their application to give the iconic station a colossal transformation has recently been approved by City of London. The new vision will see the station become more spacious, better connected between its different lines, and much more accessible. Chief Executive of Network Rail, Sir Andrew Haines, said: 'The station proposed in this application is absolutely what London needs. "An accessible, inclusive, world-class multi-modal transport gateway to the heart of London - designed to serve the City, all Londoners, and everyone who travels through it." The historic station is in much need of an upgrade, as since the last major renovation, its passenger numbers have tripled. There is a lack of step-free access and the basic facilities can make transport difficult. It is also plagued by heavy congestion at peak times. Science and Industry museum manchester Long and windy passages can also confuse travellers trying to get from one line to another within the huge station. The much-needed revamp is set to alleviate these issues while giving Liverpool Street a stylish and modern aesthetic. London's Transport Commissioner Andy Lord said: 'Network Rail's vision for the station gives us an opportunity to work together to provide the excellent levels of customer satisfaction we want everyone to experience as they travel across our networks. "We welcome that these plans include a comprehensive step-free solution for those using the Underground. He added: "At the heart of these plans is an unshakeable commitment to safety, top-tier performance, and delivering a transport system for London that is not only efficient, but environmentally sustainable." The revolutionary scheme will also help boost long-term economic growth across the City of London. According to Network Rail, the station's transformation could increase the City of London economy by up to £4.6billion per year. This would come thanks to increased visitor numbers and a small tax change which would draw in more cash. Liverpool Street station opened i n 1875 and ever since it has grown in parallel with London's iconic Square mile. Network Rail said: "It is essential that the station is modernised to meet the demands of a 21st-century transport network and continue supporting the economic vitality of both London and the wider UK." 4
Arab News
24-05-2025
- Arab News
Germany mass stabbing suspect has ‘psychological illness': police
The woman has 'very clear indications of a psychological illness,' police saidShe was subdued by two passersby and law enforcement officers BERLIN: A German woman accused of a mass stabbing attack that wounded 18 people at a train station in Hamburg suffers from mental illness, police said suspect, a 39-year-old woman, is accused of going on a stabbing spree on Friday at the main station in Hamburg, stunning the northern city in the middle of the evening rush woman has 'very clear indications of a psychological illness,' police said in a statement, without giving further details on her added there were no signs she was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the attack, which left four victims seriously woman was subdued by two passersby and law enforcement officers, then taken into custody at the scene without resisting arrest, police was due to appear before a judge later say they have ruled out a 'political motive' for the attack and believe the suspect acted victims range in age from 19 to four in serious condition were a 24-year-old man and three women, aged 24, 52 and 85, police officials initially said their wounds were life-threatening, but police say all the victims now appear to be out of immediate attack took place just after 6:00 p.m. (1600 GMT) Friday on one of the platforms in front of a standing train, German media suspect was thought to have turned 'against passengers' at the station, a spokeswoman for the Hanover federal police directorate, which also covers Hamburg, told of the victims were treated onboard waiting trains in the station, German daily Bild of the scene showed access to the platforms at one end of the station blocked off by police and people being loaded into waiting police could also be seen walking up and down the platforms where the attack took Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed his shock in a call with the mayor of Hamburg.'My thoughts are with the victims and their families,' Merz said, according to a readout from a has been rocked in recent months by a series of violent attacks with often jihadist or far-right extremist motivations that have put security at the top of the most recent, on Sunday, saw four people injured in a stabbing at a bar in the city of investigation into that attack has been handed over to federal prosecutors after the Syrian suspect told the police officers who arrested him that he had jihadist question of security — and the immigrant origin of some of the attackers — was a major topic during Germany's recent election conservative CDU/CSU topped the February vote, which also saw a record score of more than 20 percent for the far-right, anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD).Last year, Germany toughened its legislation on carrying knives, now banned at public gatherings and on long-distance are also banned in specific zones in some cities, including at Hamburg's train experts and police unions have previously questioned whether such bans are effective.
New York Times
24-05-2025
- New York Times
Hamburg Stabbing Attack Victims Are in Stable Condition, Police Say
Victims of a knife attack Friday night in Hamburg, Germany, were in stable condition, the local police said on Saturday as they continued to investigate the motive of the woman who they said stabbed 18 people at the city's central train station during Friday's rush hour. Over the course of just a few minutes, the knife attack injured 18 people aged 19 to 85, according to an updated list supplied by the Hamburg police on Saturday. Four of those victims — three women and a man — had sustained life-threatening injuries and were hospitalized. The police said on Friday that they suspected that the woman was in a state of mental distress during the attack. On Saturday, a Hamburg judge will decide whether to admit her into a closed psychiatric ward. The police said the 39-year-old German woman, whom they detained with the help of two commuters just after the stabbing spree, was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the attack. They also said they believed the attack was not politically motivated. With more than half a million people passing through every day, Hamburg's central train station is Germany's busiest and also one of its most dangerous, according to crime figures. The city established a weapons-free zone several years ago to make it safer. That designation gives the police more power to conduct body searches and expel potential troublemakers from the site.
Al Arabiya
24-05-2025
- Al Arabiya
German woman due in court after mass stabbing in Hamburg
A German woman accused of a mass stabbing attack at a train station in Hamburg was to appear before a judge Saturday, while the number of victims wounded rose to 18, police said. The suspect, a 39-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene of the attack Friday at Hamburg's main station, which stunned the city in the middle of the evening rush hour. Hamburg police spokesperson Florian Abbenseth said there was no evidence of a 'political motive,' and the woman may have been 'experiencing a psychological emergency.' She was arrested without resistance after the attack, which emergency services said had left at least four victims with life-threatening injuries. The toll from the stabbing spree – the latest in a series of violent attacks to stun Germany – has now risen to 18 wounded, from an initial figure of 12 and then 17, police said. The suspect 'remains in custody and is due to appear before a judge on Saturday,' they said in a statement. The suspect is thought to have 'acted alone,' police said in a post on X. – Busy station – The attack was reported by German media to have taken place just after 6:00 p.m. (1600 GMT) Friday on one of the platforms in front of a standing train. The suspect was thought to have turned 'against passengers' at the station, a spokesperson for the Hanover federal police directorate, which also covers Hamburg, told AFP. Some of the victims in the attack were treated onboard waiting trains in the station, German daily Bild reported. Images of the scene showed access to the platforms at one end of the station blocked off by police and people being loaded into waiting ambulances. Forensic police could also be seen walking up and down the platforms where the attack took place. German rail operator Deutsche Bahn said four platforms at the station had been closed while investigations were ongoing, adding that it was 'deeply shocked' by the incident. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz also expressed his shock in a call with the mayor of Hamburg. 'My thoughts are with the victims and their families,' Merz said, according to a readout from his spokesperson Stefan Kornelius. Germany has been rocked in recent months by a series of violent attacks with often extremist or far-right terrorist motivations that have put security at the top of the agenda. The most recent, on Sunday, saw four people injured in a stabbing at a bar in the city of Bielefeld. The investigation into that attack has been handed over to federal prosecutors after the Syrian suspect told the police officers who arrested him that he had extremist beliefs. The question of security – and the immigrant origin of some of the attackers – was a major topic during Germany's recent election campaign. The February vote saw Merz's conservative CDU/CSU top the vote as well as a record score of more than 20 percent for the far-right, anti-immigration Alternative for Germany.
