Gunnedah railway station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gunnedah
Location	Railway Avenue, Gunnedah
Coordinates	30°58′46″S 150°14′53″E / 30.9794°S 150.2480°E / -30.9794; 150.2480
Owned by	Transport Asset Holding Entity
Operated by	NSW TrainLink
Line(s)	Mungindi
Distance	475.80 kilometres from Central
Platforms	1
Tracks	3
Construction
Structure type	Ground
Disabled access	Yes
Other information
Station code	GUH
History
Opened	11 September 1879
Services
Preceding station NSW TrainLink Following station Boggabri toward Moree NSW TrainLink North Western Line Werris Creek toward Sydney

Gunnedah railway station is an important train station in the town of Gunnedah, New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the Mungindi railway line, which is a train line that goes through this part of the country. This station has been around for a long time. It is even listed as a special heritage site because of its history and unique design.

History of Gunnedah Station

The Gunnedah station first opened its doors on 11 September 1879. At that time, the train line was extended from a place called Breeza. For a few years, Gunnedah was the very last stop on the line.

Then, on 11 July 1882, the train line was extended further. It went all the way to Boggabri. The original station building was later replaced. The building you see today was built in 1915. This station has one platform where people get on and off trains. It also has a "passing loop," which is an extra track that allows trains to pass each other.

What Trains Stop Here?

Gunnedah station is served by NSW TrainLink. This is a company that runs regional train services in New South Wales.

You can catch the Northern Tablelands Xplorer train here. This train runs every day. It travels between Moree and Sydney.

About the Station Building

The station building at Gunnedah is made of brick. It has a special design with unusual brackets that support its awning. An awning is like a roof that sticks out to protect people from the sun or rain. The station also has a loading bank. This is a raised area used for loading and unloading goods from trains.

Why is Gunnedah Station Special?

Heritage boundaries

The Gunnedah station building is quite unique. It was built during a time when most country train stations were very simple. This station is a large and impressive brick building. It has a very big awning that covers the platform. Even though it doesn't have a lot of fancy decorations, it looks grand for its age.

The building shows some design features from the Edwardian period. These include curved window tops and a special roof made of shingles. The station adds to the historic look of the town. It has an elegant front facing the street. The large awning on the platform side is also very unusual. It is one of the few big railway buildings that still exist in the north-west of New South Wales.

Gunnedah railway station was officially listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. This means it is recognized as an important historical place. It met certain rules to be listed.

• The place has rare or special parts of New South Wales' history.

* This station is considered historically rare. * It is also architecturally rare because of its design. * It is socially rare, meaning it holds a special place in the community's history.