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* '''1995:''' The old weatherboard [[Avondale Train Station]] building was relocated to this station. It is now home to the Swanson Station Cafe.
* '''1995:''' The old weatherboard [[Avondale Train Station]] building was relocated to this station. It is now home to the Swanson Station Cafe.
* '''2000:''' A new platform was established on the east side of the tracks.
* '''2000:''' A new platform was established on the east side of the tracks.
* '''2008:''' A new platform was established on the west side of the tracks, the east side platform will be re-established to provide platforms on each side of the new double track.


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{{auckland western line}}

Revision as of 23:55, 7 April 2008

Swanson
Übersicht
Year Established: 1881
Distance: 23.6km from Newmarket Junction
Auckland Suburban Network
Lines Served: Western Line
Previous Station: Ranui Train Station
Next Station: Waitakere Train Station

Swanson Train Station is located on the Western Line of the Auckland Railway Network.

Services

  ONTRACK  
Preceding station   Auckland Transport (Auckland One Rail)   Following station
Template:MAXX (Veolia) lines

History

  • 1920: A signal box was established here.
  • 1925: The signal box was destroyed by fire following a lighting strike.
  • 1970: The signal box was removed.
  • 1972: The station closed to all goods traffic.
  • 1972: All buildings were removed and replaced with a platform shelter.
  • 1995: The old weatherboard Avondale Train Station building was relocated to this station. It is now home to the Swanson Station Cafe.
  • 2000: A new platform was established on the east side of the tracks.
  • 2008: A new platform was established on the west side of the tracks, the east side platform will be re-established to provide platforms on each side of the new double track.

36°52.0′S 174°34.6′E / 36.8667°S 174.5767°E / -36.8667; 174.5767