Train stations Addis Ababa–Djibouti Railway

train stops on open stretches without platform can outnumber train stops in railway stations 2:1 margin, these stopovers on open stretches not included, when railway stations counted. there 25 dedicated railway stations along railway 23 having single platform passengers enter or leave trains. these platforms allow access without having need use stairs. furi-labu railway station (and awash railway station after completed expansion in 2018) have 2 platforms connected through footbridge above overhead catenary system. footbridge has elevators @ both ends mobility-reduced passengers. platforms roofed protect passengers against sun, wind , rain. railway stations passenger trains have station building directly attached of principal platform. consequently, railway stations single platform have space 1 platform line , not allow presence of more 1 train @ platform @ same time. in contrast, furi-labu , awash railway stations 2 platforms have space 2 (furi-labu) or 3 (awash) platform lines. platforms around 330 meters long. awash railway station plays special role sits @ junction of 2 railway lines.

the station buildings used ticketing , refreshments , contain waiting rooms , rooms prayers. have media available (at least electricity, water). outer appearance of station buildings shows sort of architectural eclecticism including ethiopian elements chinese interpretation , rounded elements.