There are many types of terminal designs. Many countries where still have a building such as architecture 19th century as later stations. Many types of architecture have been used in the building of stations. Stations in Europe are more look like a station in British design. However, nowadays, some countries already implemented a modern design. For example, is a modern station in Japan include those on newer high-speed rail networks, such as the Shinkansen in Japan, TGV lines in France and ICE lines in Germany.

But before we built a terminal, we have to set and determine the location very well. Railway stations and platforms come with different configurations. It is affected by factors such as the geographical nature, the need for the terminal to serve more than one route, which may or may not be connected, and the level of the tracks.

For example, railway stations in tunnels, stations with platforms two floors, and stations with other unique layouts. Trains may be fitted for high or low platforms and sometimes have folding stairs or "trap doors" on internal stairs to match both high and low platforms. For a tunnels terminal, the rail terminal operator can switch the function if flooding happens. Pumping stations remove water in the tunnels from rain, seepage, and others.