Saunte railway station (Danish: Saunte station) is a railway halt located in the village of Saunte, Gribskov Municipality, in the Region of Zealand, Denmark. The station lies on the Gribskov Line (Danish: Gribskovbanen), which connects the towns of Hillerød and Gilleleje.
Location
- Address: Saunte, Gribskov, Denmark
- Coordinates: Approximately 56°06′N 12°16′E
Railway line
- The Gribskov Line is a single‑track, non‑electrified regional railway primarily used for commuter traffic between Hillerød, a regional railway hub, and the coastal town of Gilleleje.
Operations
- The halt is operated by Lokaltog, the Danish regional railway company that manages local passenger services on the Gribskov Line.
- Services are typically a two‑hourly regional train in each direction, with increased frequency during peak commuting times.
Facilities
- Saunte station is classified as a halt rather than a full station; it consists of a single side platform adjacent to the single track.
- The platform is equipped with a shelter, seating, and a ticket machine. There are no staffed facilities.
History
- The Gribskov Line was opened in stages between 1896 and 1918. Saunte halt was introduced later to serve the local community, but the exact opening date is not definitively documented in widely available public records.
Accessibility
- The platform is at a low height and provides step‑free access from the adjacent road, complying with Danish accessibility standards for regional rail halts.
Surroundings
- Saunte is a small, primarily residential village set within a forested and agricultural landscape. The halt provides local residents with rail access to larger towns and the broader Danish rail network via connections at Hillerød.
References
- Danish railway network timetables published by Lokaltog (2023).
- Gribskovbanen line overview, Danish Transport Authority documents.
Note: Specific historical details such as the exact opening year of Saunte railway station are not readily available in major encyclopedic sources; the information provided reflects the current operational status and general context of the halt.
