Crofton Downs railway station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Crofton Downs
Metlink commuter rail
Crofton Downs railway station looking south in the direction of Wellington before it was updated in 2010
Location	Churchill Drive, Crofton Downs, Wellington, New Zealand
Coordinates	41°15′18.26″S 174°45′58.96″E / 41.2550722°S 174.7663778°E / -41.2550722; 174.7663778
Owned by	Greater Wellington Regional Council
Line(s)	Johnsonville Line
Platforms	Single side
Tracks	Main line (1)
Connections	None
Construction
Parking	44 spaces
Other information
Fare zone	3
History
Opened	25 March 1963
Services
Preceding station   Transdev Wellington   Following station Ngaio toward Johnsonville Johnsonville Line Wellington Terminus

From the station platform, looking in the direction of the station car park and north to Johnsonville

Crofton Downs railway station is one of eight train stops on the Johnsonville Branch railway line. This line is a special commuter train route north of Wellington in New Zealand. The station serves the area known as Crofton Downs.

Trains that run here are called electric multiple units. They are operated by a company called Transdev under the Metlink brand. These trains travel in both directions. You can go north to Johnsonville or south to Wellington.

Crofton Downs is one of four stations on this line that are on a curve. Because of this curve, you might hear a special announcement. It says, Please mind the gap when exiting the train. This reminds you to be careful of the space between the train and the platform.

When Did Crofton Downs Station Open?

Crofton Downs is the newest station on the Johnsonville Branch line. It first opened its doors on March 25, 1963. The station was built to serve the new Crofton Downs neighborhood.

When it first opened, not many people used the station. But as more homes were built in the area, it became much more popular.

How Often Do Trains Run?

Commuter car park

Trains go through Crofton Downs station in both directions. During most of the day, trains leave every half hour. At busy times on weekdays, like in the morning and evening, trains run even more often.

If you need to connect to a bus, the 22 bus route is nearby. It links the station to Johnsonville and Wellington.

What Facilities Does the Station Have?

Crofton Downs station has a single platform where you wait for the train. There is also a shelter to keep you dry from the rain or sun. For people who drive to the station, there is a car park.

Right behind the station, you'll find a Mitre-10 hardware store. It also has its own car park for customers.