Switzerland’s rail network is lauded all over the world – but now are its train stations.
The latest survey from the Consumer Choice Center has voted Zurich Main Station as the best in Europe and Bern into second place.
Researchers say they looked at the chances of the station becoming over crowded, convenient opening hours. The number of ticket booths and machines as well as accessibility.
The survey looked at the 50 busiest stations in Europe.
Coming in at number 50 was Berlin Ostkreuz.
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