Fruitvale Road railway station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fruitvale Road
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| Auckland Transport Urban rail | |||||||||||
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| Location | Kelston, Auckland | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 36°54′39″S 174°40′02″E / 36.9107°S 174.6671°E | ||||||||||
| Owned by | KiwiRail (track and platforms) Auckland Transport (buildings) |
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| Line(s) | Western Line | ||||||||||
| Platforms | Side platforms | ||||||||||
| Tracks | Mainline (2) | ||||||||||
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| Platform levels | 1 | ||||||||||
| Parking | No | ||||||||||
| Bicycle facilities | No | ||||||||||
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| Opened | 28 September 1953 | ||||||||||
| Electrified | 25 kV installed | ||||||||||
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| Passengers (2009) | 808 passengers/day | ||||||||||
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The Fruitvale Road railway station is an important stop on the Western Line of Auckland's train network. It helps people travel around the city. This station is located in the Kelston area of Auckland, New Zealand. It's especially handy for students, as it's close to several local schools, including two big high schools.
The station first opened its doors on 28 September 1953. This means it has been serving the community for many years! In 2006 and 2007, the station was temporarily closed during the summer. This closure allowed for important upgrades. The platforms were made longer so that they could fit longer trains, which helps more people travel at once.
Why is the Station Called Fruitvale Road?
The Fruitvale Road station gets its name from a nearby road. However, this road isn't very well-known to everyone. This can sometimes make it confusing for new passengers. They might not know which part of Auckland the station serves.
Should the Station Name Change?
Because of this confusion, some people have suggested changing the station's name. A popular idea is to rename it 'Kelston'. This makes a lot of sense because the station is actually located in the Kelston suburb. It's also very close to important places like the Kelston Shopping Centre, Kelston Girls' College, and the Kelston Deaf Education Centre. Changing the name could make it much easier for everyone to know exactly where the station is.
