Macksville railway station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Macksville
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| Location | Station Street, Macksville | |||||||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 30°42′33″S 152°54′47″E / 30.7093°S 152.9131°E | |||||||||||||||||||
| Owned by | Transport Asset Holding Entity | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operated by | NSW TrainLink | |||||||||||||||||||
| Line(s) | North Coast | |||||||||||||||||||
| Distance | 552.4 km (343.2 mi) from Central | |||||||||||||||||||
| Platforms | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Structure type | Ground | |||||||||||||||||||
| Disabled access | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Station code | MXV | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Opened | 1 July 1919 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Official name | Macksville Railway Station group | |||||||||||||||||||
| Type | State heritage (complex / group) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Designated | 2 April 1999 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Reference no. | 1184 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Type | Railway Platform/ Station | |||||||||||||||||||
| Category | Transport - Rail | |||||||||||||||||||
The Macksville railway station is a special train station in Macksville, Australia. It is located on the North Coast line in the Nambucca Shire. This station is important because it is listed on the heritage register. This means it has historical value and is protected.
The station first opened on 1 July 1919. This was when the railway line was extended from Kempsey. It is also known as the Macksville Railway Station group. The station was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.
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Trains and Services at Macksville
Macksville station has one platform for trains. Each day, different trains stop here.
Northbound XPT Services
Northbound XPT trains travel towards Grafton, Casino, and Brisbane.
Southbound XPT Services
Three southbound XPT trains travel towards Sydney each day.
Request Stops
Some trains only stop at Macksville if someone has booked a ticket to get on or off there. These are called "request stops". The northbound Brisbane XPT and the southbound Casino XPT are request stops at Macksville.
| Platform | Line | Stopping pattern | Notes |
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North Coast Region
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services to Sydney Central, Casino & Brisbane | request stop for these services: northbound Brisbane XPT & southbound Casino XPT (booked passengers only) |
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What Does Macksville Station Look Like?
The station has a main building that was finished in 1919. This building is made of timber. The platform itself is made of concrete and steel. These parts were also built in 1919.
A Special Place: Heritage Listing
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Macksville railway station is a good example of a small station from its time. It shows what many stations along the North Coast line looked like.
The station was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. This means it is recognized for its historical importance. It is considered rare because of its history, design, and social value in New South Wales.
