The station was built by J. van Hoof in 1863, with the first train departing on the 1st of october that same year. The station was a rather small one for a city the size of Tilburg, but could handle the traffic well. This city was mainly a textile producer so a lot of cargo needed to be transported, it became a important train hub, with many carriage workshops and locomotive halls.
The city was mostly unharmed during the 2nd world war, although being bombed by the Luftwaffe during the invasion of the Netherlands. Most of the old buildings survived the battle for the city, and later the liberation of it.
But in the 1960s the new Mayor wanted a “modern city” like Rotterdam. The big difference is that Rotterdam got flattened by a devastating bombing by the germans.
The city started demolishing many old and important buildings in the city, like the city hall, the “schouwburg” (opera) and many old shops and churches.
In 1961 they closed the station for demolition, although some protested for the reason it was almost a 100 years old at the time (it was one of the oldest stations in the country).
Although the station could be saved, it would’ve been a costly operation.
Because the station was in a bad state and the city was converting its network to a elevated railway. The city is basically divided by the railway, and having many crossings will result in congestion for every train that is passing through the city.
The new station opened in 1965, it got the nickname: “kroepoek dak” (prawn-cracker roof) because it’s weird shaped roof.
wubalubbadubsays
And now our new station is still under construction! Tilburg is still constantly under construction.
DutchMitchellsays
What a shame, the station on the picture looks like a very nice area. Sad that Tilburg has become a place that I try to avoid at all costs. All because of stupid modernists.
Styner141 says
The station was built by J. van Hoof in 1863, with the first train departing on the 1st of october that same year. The station was a rather small one for a city the size of Tilburg, but could handle the traffic well. This city was mainly a textile producer so a lot of cargo needed to be transported, it became a important train hub, with many carriage workshops and locomotive halls.
The city was mostly unharmed during the 2nd world war, although being bombed by the Luftwaffe during the invasion of the Netherlands. Most of the old buildings survived the battle for the city, and later the liberation of it.
But in the 1960s the new Mayor wanted a “modern city” like Rotterdam. The big difference is that Rotterdam got flattened by a devastating bombing by the germans.
The city started demolishing many old and important buildings in the city, like the city hall, the “schouwburg” (opera) and many old shops and churches.
In 1961 they closed the station for demolition, although some protested for the reason it was almost a 100 years old at the time (it was one of the oldest stations in the country).
Although the station could be saved, it would’ve been a costly operation.
Because the station was in a bad state and the city was converting its network to a elevated railway. The city is basically divided by the railway, and having many crossings will result in congestion for every train that is passing through the city.
The new station opened in 1965, it got the nickname: “kroepoek dak” (prawn-cracker roof) because it’s weird shaped roof.
wubalubbadub says
And now our new station is still under construction! Tilburg is still constantly under construction.
DutchMitchell says
What a shame, the station on the picture looks like a very nice area. Sad that Tilburg has become a place that I try to avoid at all costs. All because of stupid modernists.