Kaikohe railway station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kaikohe railway station
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| Location | New Zealand |
| Line(s) | Okaihau Branch |
The Kaikohe railway station was an important stop on the Okaihau Branch railway line in New Zealand. Railway stations like Kaikohe were once busy places where people caught trains and goods were loaded and unloaded.
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A Station's Journey
Kaikohe railway station first opened its doors on 1 May 1914. For many years, it served the town of Kaikohe, helping people travel and businesses move their products.
Passenger Services End
Over time, fewer people chose to travel by train. Cars and buses became more popular. Because of this, the Kaikohe station stopped offering passenger services on 21 June 1976. This meant no more people could catch a train from there.
Freight Services and Full Closure
Even after passenger services stopped, trains still carried goods like farm products or timber from Kaikohe. However, freight transport also changed, with more goods being moved by trucks. So, the station closed for freight on 10 March 1987. Finally, the Kaikohe railway station officially closed completely on 1 November 1987, marking the end of its time as a working station.
The Okaihau Branch Line
The Kaikohe railway station was part of a railway line called the Okaihau Branch. A "branch line" is like a smaller road that branches off a main highway. This particular railway line connected different towns in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It played a big role in helping communities grow by linking them to bigger towns and ports.
