One of the five existing stations in St. Petersburg and one of the four stations, taking long-distance trains. Originally was called Nicholas.
Building was built in the years 1847-1851, and was a “twin” of the Leningrad railway station in Moscow.
In 1868, due to significantly increased flow of passengers building Nicholas station rebuilt. Added two-storey outbuilding for receiving luggage, the right wing of the building was connected to the royal chambers.
In 1898 from Ligovsky Prospekt was built brick building department Nikolaev railway.
In 1912, the building also began to reconstruct, because it was necessary to place modern technical equipment, but construction is interrupted due to the outbreak of the 1st World war and escaped the demolition of the old building.
in 1923 Nikolaev railway in October and renamed the same name was Station. But already in 1930 it became known as Moscow.
In the early 2000s, the station was renovated and equipped with new automation for commuter trains.