Gdynia Główna

Gdynia Główna is the largest railway station in Gdynia, characterized by significant annual throughput, serving 13.41 million passengers in 2022. Designated with the highest Premium category, it is housed in a historic modernist building that is the result of several phases of expansion and modernization, dating back to the origins of railways in Gdynia in 1894. Between 1923 and 1926, a new, impressive edifice designed by Romuald Miller was constructed, blending features of the national manor-house style with elements of modernism. After World War II, the station was rebuilt in a socialist realist and modernist style, preserving many mosaics and murals from the 1950s, which serve as examples of the popularization of art in public spaces. In 2008, the station was listed in the register of historical monuments, and its modernization was completed in 2012, enhancing passenger comfort. Gdynia Główna serves both long-distance and regional trains, acting as a key transport hub in the Tricity area. The station features five platforms connected to the station building via underground passages. Interestingly, the station has served as a backdrop for films such as "Black Thursday" and was used as a fictional station in the popular series "Stakes Higher Than Life." Additionally, the station's basement houses air-raid shelters, and its architectural complex previously included the Postal Transport Office. Gdynia Główna not only plays a vital role in Poland's transportation landscape but also stands as an important element of the region's cultural and architectural heritage.