Inaugurated in 1864 and located far from the city center, the Aveiro's railway station caused, from early on, several connection problems. Although the railway promoted trade with other parts of the country, in the specific case of Aveiro, two additional goods transloadings were needed: one by maritime route (from Aveiro Lagoon to Cojo Wharf) and another from the city center to the station. This situation, therefore, did not serve the commercial interests and did not exploit the economic potentialities for the exportation of salt and fish, as well as pottery, wood and agricultural products. This issue was addressed by Aveiro Municipal Chamber, and it was initially proposed to create a connecting street between the station and the city center, for the advantages this would have for commerce, industry and agriculture.
