Refugees at Buchs Railway Station, Switzerland, 1956
This image captures a crowded scene at Buchs Railway Station in Switzerland in 1956, depicting Hungarian refugees gathering around a Swiss Federal Railways train. The crowd, mostly in heavy winter attire, conveys mixed emotions of anticipation and anxiety, highlighting the urgency of their travel.
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43791
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photograph
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suisse.fortepan.eu
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FORTEPAN / ETH Zürich
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This image captures a crowded scene at Buchs Railway Station in Switzerland in 1956, depicting Hungarian refugees gathering around a Swiss Federal Railways train. The crowd, mostly in heavy winter attire, conveys mixed emotions of anticipation and anxiety, highlighting the urgency of their travel.
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Refugees at Buchs Railway Station, Switzerland, 1956
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magyar menekültek.
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searchSummary
This image captures a crowded scene at Buchs Railway Station in Switzerland in 1956, depicting Hungarian refugees gathering around a Swiss Federal Railways train. The crowd, mostly in heavy winter attire, conveys mixed emotions of anticipation and anxiety, highlighting the urgency of their travel.
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1956
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CC BY-SA 4.0
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Switzerland
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Buchs
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1
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ETH Zürich
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Refugees at Buchs Railway Station, Switzerland, 1956
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This image captures a crowded scene at Buchs Railway Station in Switzerland in 1956, depicting Hungarian refugees gathering around a Swiss Federal Railways train. The crowd, mostly in heavy winter attire, conveys mixed emotions of anticipation and anxiety, highlighting the urgency of their travel.
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FFS
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emotional expressions
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crowd scenes
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refugees
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train station
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Buchs
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mid-20th century migration
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railway transportation
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Hungarian refugees
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winter clothing
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SBB
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CFF
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The image shows a crowded scene at a railway station, likely during the mid-20th century. A group of people is gathered around a train that is partially visible on the left side of the frame. The train car bears signage with "SBB," "CFF," and "FFS," indicating it is part of the Swiss Federal Railways.
The crowd consists predominantly of men and women dressed in heavy winter clothing. Many men are wearing dark hats, overcoats, and scarves, while women are seen in shawls and long coats, some with hoods or head coverings. The expressions on the faces of the crowd suggest a mix of emotions, possibly anticipation or anxiety.
The scene is cluttered, with people standing closely together as they appear to be either boarding the train or waiting by it. A few individuals are seen inside the train car, which has large windows showcasing wooden benches and personal belongings.
The lighting is natural, possibly indicating a bright but cool day, as shadows are cast across the platform. The ground is slightly obscured by the crowd, but there are railway tracks visible, indicating the train's position.
Overall, the composition conveys a sense of movement and urgency, with people engaged in the act of travel or departure.
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Source caption
magyar menekültek.