Glen Eden railway station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Glen Eden
Auckland Transport Urban rail
The station from the West.
Location	Waitakere City
Coordinates	36°54′37″S 174°39′12″E / 36.9103°S 174.6533°E / -36.9103; 174.6533
Owned by	KiwiRail (track and platforms) Auckland Transport (buildings)
Line(s)	Western Line
Platforms	Side platforms
Tracks	Mainline (two)
Construction
Platform levels	1
Parking	Yes
Bicycle facilities	No
History
Opened	1880
Electrified	25 kV AC
Traffic
Passengers (2009)	1,543 passengers/day
Services
Preceding station   MAXX (Veolia)   Following station Fruitvale Road toward Britomart Western Line Sunnyvale toward Swanson

The Glen Eden railway station is a train stop in Auckland, New Zealand. It is part of the Western Line on the AT Metro train network. The station building itself is very old and special. It was fixed up in 2001 and now even has a cafe inside!

A Bit of History

The Glen Eden station first opened on 29 March 1880. It was one of the very first stations on the North Auckland Line. Its location was important for the nearby Waikumete Cemetery.

Special trains used to run from Auckland to this station on Sundays. These trains carried people who had passed away and their families. A special platform was even built just for these unique trains.

Why It's Special

Because of its unique history with the cemetery trains, the Glen Eden station is considered a special historical building. Heritage New Zealand has listed it as a Category II heritage building. This means it's an important place that needs to be protected. The station was added to this special list on 30 October 1998.

Getting There

If you want to reach Glen Eden station, you can also use buses. Bus routes 152, 154, 172, and 172X all pass by the station. They travel along the West Coast Road, which is right next to the station.