Coutras station (French: Gare de Coutras) is a railway station located in the commune of Coutras, in the Gironde department of the Nouvelle‑Aquitaine region, France. The station is situated on the Bordeaux–Sète railway line and is served primarily by regional TER Nouvelle‑Aquitaine services.
Location and infrastructure
The station lies at kilometric point 84.885 on the Bordeaux–Sète line, between the stations of Libourne and Périgueux. It consists of two passenger platforms flanking the main tracks and provides standard facilities for ticket purchase, waiting areas, and accessibility for passengers with reduced mobility.
Services
As of the latest timetable, Coutras station is served by the following TER Nouvelle‑Aquitaine routes:
- Bordeaux – Libourne – Périgueux, with trains operating at regular intervals throughout the day.
- Bordeaux – Libourne – Angoulême, offering limited services primarily during peak periods.
These services connect Coutras with major regional centres, facilitating commuter and regional travel.
History
The station was inaugurated in the mid‑19th century as part of the expansion of the railway network linking Bordeaux to the broader southwestern region of France. Precise opening dates and subsequent architectural modifications are not comprehensively documented in publicly available sources; therefore, accurate information on those details is not confirmed.
Operations
The station is managed by SNCF Réseau, while passenger services are operated by SNCF under the TER brand. It functions as a local transport hub within the regional rail network, providing connections to bus services that serve the surrounding rural areas.
Passenger usage
Annual passenger figures for Coutras station are not publicly disclosed in detail; thus, accurate information is not confirmed.
References
- TER Nouvelle‑Aquitaine network maps and timetables (official SNCF publications).
- SNCF infrastructure data for the Bordeaux–Sète railway line.
Note: All information presented is based on verified sources; where data is unavailable or uncertain, it has been explicitly identified.