In one quiet autumn morning in 1874 sounded the first whistle of the locomotive, arrived at the railway station of the city of Syzran. Before visiting guests opened the doors of the beautiful two-storey station building with high arched windows and spacious rooms.

Memorable event was the arrival of Syzran imperial train in 1904. June 28 (Julian calendar), at 6:30 am, at a specially arranged platform (upholstered with red cloth) ceremony was held (with bread and salt), dedicated to the arrival of the Russian emperor. On the platform of the station a crowd of thousands gathered Atmosphere Nicholas II, accompanied by his brother Michael. The visit of the emperor became the parade of troops traveling to the Far East.

Now the station looks the same as in 1874 - in its original form. If major repairs and reconstruction of the building of 2007-2011.) It was very important to preserve the historical architectural style. Improvement has undergone only the interior of the building: a specially established fund and create conditions for people with disabilities, isolated rooms increased comfort station and the station square is equipped with a video surveillance system.

Today, the railway station building "Syzran - 1", the total area of ​​over 1,700 square meters, is a historic landmark of the city, listed monuments of architecture and urban planning.