Exeter railway station, New South Wales facts for kids
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Exeter
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Southbound view from Platform 1
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| Location | Bundanoon Road, Exeter Australia |
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| Coordinates | 34°36′49″S 150°19′02″E / 34.613626°S 150.317323°E | ||||||||||
| Owned by | Transport Asset Holding Entity | ||||||||||
| Operated by | NSW TrainLink | ||||||||||
| Line(s) | Main South | ||||||||||
| Distance | 115.3 km (71.6 mi) from Central | ||||||||||
| Platforms | 2 side | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
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| Structure type | Ground | ||||||||||
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| Station code | EXT | ||||||||||
| Website | Transport for NSW | ||||||||||
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| Opened | 1878 | ||||||||||
| Previous names | Badgerys Siding | ||||||||||
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| Passengers (2013) | 10 (daily) (Sydney Trains, NSW TrainLink) | ||||||||||
| Rank | 286 | ||||||||||
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 Exeter
Location in New South Wales
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Exeter railway station is a historic train station in the village of Exeter, Australia. It is located on the Main South line in New South Wales. This station is special because it is listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register. This means it is an important part of history that needs to be protected.
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Station History
Exeter railway station first opened in 1878. Back then, it was called Badgerys Siding. It got its current name, Exeter, on August 12, 1890.
Platforms and Train Services
Exeter station has two platforms, one on each side of the tracks. Platforms are the raised areas where you wait for the train.
Trains from NSW TrainLink's Southern Highlands Line stop here. These trains travel to places like Sydney Central, Campbelltown, Moss Vale, and Goulburn.
If you travel during the day, you might use a special bus service. These buses are also run by NSW TrainLink. They connect to other towns like Bundanoon and Wollongong.
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NSW TrainLink
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services to Moss Vale, Campbelltown & Sydney Central | |
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NSW TrainLink
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services to Goulburn |
What the Station Looks Like
The Exeter station area has several interesting old buildings. There is a timber (wooden) station building from 1891. It has a special roof called a skillion roof.
On platform 2, there is a wooden waiting shed, also from 1891. Another timber station building was added in 1915. The platforms themselves are made of brick.
You can also see a two-storey signal box on platform 2. This building, from around 1897, helped control the train signals. There is also a lamp room made of corrugated iron. You will also notice the old signals, plants on the platforms, and station signs.
Why Exeter Station is Special
Exeter is considered one of the best small station areas in New South Wales. It shows what a country train station looked like around the year 1900.
It has a very rare two-level signal box right on the platform. Another similar one is only found at Katoomba railway station. The station also has beautiful plants growing around it.
The mix of old station buildings, the signal box, and other details make this site very important. The plants at the station are also a great example of how stations used to be decorated.
The station is located in the small, historic village of Exeter. This adds to its importance and the charm of the town. The station really stands out and makes a strong visual impact on the village.
Exeter railway station was officially listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on April 2, 1999. This listing helps protect its history for future generations.
