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Derelict Junction

McMurdo Station, Antarctica

Quite possibly the most isolated bus stop on Earth. 

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Affectionately known as “Derelict Junction,” this is where residents of McMurdo Station catch a shuttle to take them out of the immediate town area.

Whether going to one of the airfields, neighboring Scott Base, or somewhere else, Derelict Junction provides riders with a little shelter from the elements of the harsh Antarctic environment.

bus antarctic transportation
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