Werai railway station
Former railway station in New South Wales, Australia
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Werai railway station was a railway station on the Main South railway line in New South Wales, Australia. It served the small Southern Highlands town of Werai.
LocationWerai, New South Wales
Australia
Australia
Coordinates34°35′16″S 150°20′44″E
OperatorDepartment of Railways
LineMain South line
Werai | |||||||||||
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| General information | |||||||||||
| Location | Werai, New South Wales Australia | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 34°35′16″S 150°20′44″E | ||||||||||
| Operator | Department of Railways | ||||||||||
| Line | Main South line | ||||||||||
| Distance | 151.300 km from Central | ||||||||||
| Platforms | 2 | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
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Structure type | Ground | ||||||||||
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| Opened | 19 August 1883 | ||||||||||
| Closed | 5 April 1969 | ||||||||||
| Rebuilt | 1897 | ||||||||||
| Former names | Meryla (1883-1901) | ||||||||||
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History
First opened in the locality in 1883 as Meryla, the station was moved in 1897. Meryla was renamed Werai in 1901.[1] Consisting of a pair of side platforms, it closed in 1969 and was demolished. Little trace now remains.
