Stasjons

Stasjons is a grammatical form found in several Scandinavian languages, most notably Norwegian Bokmål, where it functions as the genitive/possessive form of the noun stasjon, meaning station. It appears primarily in compound nouns to indicate relation to a station, rather than as a standalone term in contemporary everyday language.

A station is a place where transportation services stop to load and unload passengers or goods and where related facilities are provided. In compound terms, stasjons is attached to a word to specify ownership or association with a station, such as stasjonsbygning (station building), stasjonsområde (station precinct), or stasjonsnavn (station name). Because of this, stasjons typically occurs within fixed expressions rather than as an independent noun.

Types of stations encompassed by the broader concept include railway stations, bus stations, metro or subway stations, ferry terminals, and other transport hubs. The underlying infrastructure commonly features platforms or docks, ticketing facilities, waiting areas, signage, accessibility features, and safety systems. The exact facilities and services vary by country, mode of transport, and station size.

Historically, purpose-built transport hubs emerged with the expansion of railway networks in the 19th century and later with urban road and air networks. Stations have often shaped street layouts, commercial activity, and city development, serving as focal points for public life. In contemporary usage, stasjons appears mainly within compound nouns and official terminology, while the base form stasjon is used for general reference.