Paradis Station
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Location |
Paradis, Stavanger Norway |
Coordinates | 58°57′21″N 5°44′28″E / 58.955851°N 5.741043°ECoordinates: 58°57′21″N 5°44′28″E / 58.955851°N 5.741043°E |
Owned by | Norwegian National Rail Administration |
Operated by | Norwegian State Railways |
Line(s) | Sørlandet Line |
Distance | 597.3 km (371.1 mi) |
Platforms | 2 |
Connections | Bus: Kolumbus routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, X30, X39, X44, X60, 66, X74, 75, E90 |
History | |
Opened | 16 November 2009 |
Paradis Station (Norwegian: Paradis holdeplass) is a railway station located at Paradis in Stavanger, Norway. Located 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) from Stavanger Station, it is served by the Stavanger Commuter Rail operated by the Norwegian State Railways by up to four hourly trains in each direction. The station is located along the double track section of the Sørlandet Line, and was opened on 16 November 2009, replacing Hillevåg Station. It is co-located with a Kolumbus bus stop, allowing transfer to many routes.
The station is 597.3 kilometres (371.1 mi) from Oslo Central Station and 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) from Stavanger Station. Paradis Station is universally accessible, unstaffed and equipped with ticket machines. The station is located underneath Strøm Bridge, which feeds onto Norwegian National Road 44. The station serves the residential areas of Storhaug, Paradis and Våland. In addition, it is located within walking distance of the County Governor and Stavanger University Hospital. There is bicycle parking at the station, but no parking for cars. However, there is a kiss and ride area where people can be dropped from cars. Access to the station is available both from the north and the south, from both Strøm Bridge and Lagårdsveien, all with elevators.