Baldwin Avenue railway station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Baldwin Avenue
Auckland Transport Urban rail
The new station, viewed from near the pedestrian crossing at the west end of the platform
Location	Auckland City
Owned by	KiwiRail (track and platforms) Auckland Transport (buildings)
Line(s)	Western Line
Platforms	Side platforms
Tracks	Mainline (2)
Construction
Platform levels	1
Parking	No
Bicycle facilities	Yes
History
Opened	28 September 1953
Electrified	25 kV AC
Traffic
Passengers (2009)	739 passengers/day
Services
Preceding station   MAXX (Veolia)   Following station Morningside toward Britomart Western Line Mount Albert toward Swanson

Baldwin Avenue railway station is a train station in Mount Albert, a suburb of Auckland. It is part of the Western Line on Auckland's railway network. The station has two platforms, one for each direction, which are connected by a special crossing for people.

All About Baldwin Avenue Station

Baldwin Avenue station is an important stop for people using public transport in Auckland. It helps connect the Mount Albert area to other parts of the city by train. The station is designed to be easy to use for daily commuters and other passengers.

Station History and Changes

The Baldwin Avenue railway station has changed quite a bit since it first opened. These changes have helped it keep up with the growing number of passengers and modern train technology.

• 1953: The station first opened on 28 September. Back then, it was a simple stop called a "wayside halt."
• 1966: The train line between Morningside and Avondale was made into a double track. This meant two tracks instead of one, allowing trains to go in both directions at the same time. Because of this, two new platforms were built at Baldwin Avenue. These platforms were "off-set," meaning they were not directly opposite each other.
• 1993: The platforms were made taller. This was done so they would match the height of newer trains that came from Perth, Australia, making it easier for people to get on and off.
• 2011: The station got a big upgrade and was made longer. After this upgrade, the platforms were finally built directly opposite each other, making the station more modern and efficient.