The only train station in Madeira coming back to life

The requalification works of the old Monte train station, the only one that existed in Madeira, are taking place at a “good pace” and should be completed in May.

“We are proceeding with the rehabilitation of the old Monte train station, an emblematic building in the parish that appeals to the memory of the only train that Madeira had”, declared the mayor, who visited the works in progress.

This intervention by the municipality of Funchal represents an investment that amounts to €400,000.

Miguel Silva Gouveia, who chairs the Funchal Chamber, governed by the coalition Confiança (PS, BE, PDR and Nós, Cidadãos!), highlighted the importance of the station “in the history of Funchal and the region”, which led the municipality to “ to present new solutions so that the space is not forgotten in time, transforming the existing property into a historical and cultural nucleus. ”

Thus, the Interpretative Center of Comboio do Monte will be equipped with a museum space, complete with films, photographs, images, artefacts and various contents alluding to the old steam train, such as tickets, a typewriter and an old desk.

The project also includes an auditorium, which can be used by schools, associations and local institutions, and a tourist information office.

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