Menangle railway station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Menangle
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Northbound view
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| Location | Station Street, Menangle Australia |
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| Coordinates | 34°07′31″S 150°44′40″E / 34.125163°S 150.744444°E | ||||||||||
| Owned by | Transport Asset Holding Entity | ||||||||||
| Operated by | NSW TrainLink | ||||||||||
| Line(s) | Main South | ||||||||||
| Distance | 50.4 kilometres (31.3 mi) from Central | ||||||||||
| Platforms | 2 side | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
| Connections | Bus | ||||||||||
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| Structure type | Ground | ||||||||||
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| Station code | MGE | ||||||||||
| Website | Transport for NSW | ||||||||||
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| Opened | 1 July 1863 | ||||||||||
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| Passengers (2013) | 20 (daily) (Sydney Trains, NSW TrainLink) | ||||||||||
| Rank | 281 | ||||||||||
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| Official name | Menangle Railway Station group | ||||||||||
| Type | State heritage (complex / group) | ||||||||||
| Designated | 2 April 1999 | ||||||||||
| Reference no. | 1191 | ||||||||||
| Type | Railway Platform/ Station | ||||||||||
| Category | Transport - Rail | ||||||||||
Menangle railway station is a very old and special train station. It is located in a place called Menangle, which is in south-western Sydney, Australia. This station is part of the Main South line. It is also known as the Menangle Railway Station group.
The station is considered "heritage-listed." This means it is an important historical site. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. Menangle station first opened its doors on 1 July 1863.
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About Menangle Station
Menangle station is a significant part of railway history. It is one of the oldest station complexes still standing in New South Wales. The station building was originally a combination of a station and a home. Over time, it has had many additions.
Trains and Platforms
Menangle station has two platforms, one on each side of the tracks. These platforms are used by NSW TrainLink services.
- Platform 1 is for trains heading towards Campbelltown. On weekend mornings, some trains from this platform also go to Sydney Central.
- Platform 2 is for trains going towards Moss Vale. In the evenings, some trains from this platform continue to Goulburn.
| Platform | Line | Stopping pattern | Notes |
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NSW TrainLink
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services to Campbelltown 2 weekend morning services to Sydney Central |
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| 2 |
NSW TrainLink
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services to Moss Vale evening services to Goulburn (2 weekday, 1 weekend) |
Station Buildings and Features
The station complex includes several original parts from when it was built in 1863.
- The main station building also served as a residence.
- There is a brick platform on the northbound side. This platform is at the end closest to Goulburn.
Getting Around: Transport Links
Besides trains, you can also connect to bus services from Menangle station. Busabout operates two bus routes:
- Route 49: This bus goes to Camden.
- Route 889: This bus goes to Campbelltown station.
Why Menangle Station is Special
Menangle station is very important because it is one of the oldest railway stations still existing in New South Wales. The original station building was unique. It combined a station and a home for the station master.
Even though some parts have changed, the remaining buildings and platform are very important. They show how railway buildings developed over time. For example, the building did not have a roof over the platform. It also had an unusual layout with separate sections.
Menangle railway station was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. This means it meets certain important criteria.
Historical Importance
This station is considered historically rare. It shows a unique part of New South Wales' history. It is also rare from a scientific and architectural point of view. This means it provides special information about how things were built and designed in the past. It is also socially rare, meaning it has a special place in the community's history.
