Built over 100 years ago, the train station with secret passages to hotels and waiting rooms is a favorite of couples.
As the most traditional mode of transportation, trains still play an irreplaceable role even today. Although the emergence of airplanes, private cars, and high-speed trains has greatly shortened travel times, trains still occupy an important position due to their low prices and numerous routes. For most travelers, riding a train not only allows them to appreciate the scenery along the way, but also to witness different railway stations, which is a unique experience. For example, the train station about to be discussed was built more than 100 years ago and is still one of the largest in the United States. It has secret passages to hotels and waiting rooms, which is a favorite of couples.
This train station is located in New York City, New York, and construction began in 1903 and lasted 10 years. It was put into use in 1913. As one of the largest train stations in the United States, it is also very busy, with up to 500 trains arriving and departing daily and 500,000 people passing through. You may still not realize how big it is. Knowing that the number of platforms in the largest train stations in China is only 20 or 30, while the New York Central train station, built 100 years ago, has 44 platforms, it's easy to understand why it is considered a famous landmark in New York.
The powerful transportation function cannot be the reason why people like it. What really makes people like it is the secret passages to hotels and waiting rooms, as well as the unique decorations inside the train station.
The passages in New York Central Station are, more accurately, secret passages. During World War II, US President Franklin Roosevelt used them to handle affairs, especially private matters, when he was in New York. After getting off the train, he could use this passage to directly reach the Waldorf Hotel, avoiding reporters' pursuit. It's obvious that it's a great design, and I'm sure even the stars today would love it. Of course, it was also loved by couples in a period of time. After a tiring journey, they could directly enter the hotel to rest.
If secret passages are the favorites of officials and politicians, then the 'kissing room' in the train station may be specifically designed for couples. The real name of the 'kissing room' is The Biltmore Room. The original intention for its construction may not be directly related to the names given to it. However, during the golden age of American railway transportation, the number of trains between the West Coast and the East Coast was very small. Therefore, when passengers got on or off trains at the Central Station, they had to embrace and kiss their loved ones, and over time, people naturally called it 'kissing room'. Couples could feel more comfortable here and express their joy of meeting and sorrow of parting.
This train station, built more than 100 years ago, ranks among the best in terms of scale and function. The four-faced clock and the starry dome, which are called 'jewels' by people, have also made this train station outstanding in terms of artistic design. It allows tourists to appreciate the unique beauty as soon as they get off the train. Do you like this train station?
