Gausel Station

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/gausel-station

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?Gausel, Stavanger Municipality, Rogaland county, Norway
2. What is the original station construction year?1908
3. When did Gausel Station first open and when did it close?It first opened in 1902, had a station building finished in 1908, closed in 1966, and reopened on November 16, 2009.
4. How often can you catch a train at Gausel Station?Up to four trains each hour go in each direction, so you can catch a train every 15 minutes or so.

Sørlandet Line: A major Norwegian railway line connecting Oslo and Stavanger, crucial for intercity and regional travel.
Jæren Commuter Rail: A vital local train service that connects communities in the Jæren region with urban centers like Stavanger.
Multimodal Transport Hub: An integrated facility that allows seamless transfer between different modes of transportation, enhancing connectivity.
Double Track: A railway line with two parallel tracks, allowing trains to travel in opposite directions simultaneously, increasing capacity and efficiency.