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Bovenkarspel-Grootebroek railway station

Bovenkarspel-Grootebroek is a railway station in Bovenkarspel, Netherlands. It services a large portion of the population of the municipality of Stede Broec.

Location

The station is centrally located along the border of the towns of Bovenkarspel and Grootebroek, hence the name of the station. The station is situated within the commercial district of the municipality. It is one of the two railway stations in Bovenkarspel, the other being Bovenkarspel-Flora. Located in a commuter town, it services commuters to and from cities such as Enkhuizen, Hoorn, and Amsterdam on the Zaandam-Enkhuizen railway.

History

The original station opened on 6 June 1885 on the Zaandam–Enkhuizen railway. It serviced the town and the neighbouring action building.

In 1965, the old station building was demolished and replaced with the current station. The current station has a functionalist modern look and services the commuting population of the area. It has an island platform which can be accessed through a level crossing.

The station and services are operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen.

Train services

The following services currently call at Bovenkarspel-Grootebroek:

Bus services

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