Quirindi railway station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Quirindi
Location	George Street, Quirindi
Coordinates	31°30′19″S 150°40′52″E / 31.5054°S 150.6811°E / -31.5054; 150.6811
Owned by	Transport Asset Holding Entity
Operated by	NSW TrainLink
Line(s)	Main Northern line
Distance	392.7 km (244.0 mi) from Central
Platforms	1
Tracks	2
Construction
Structure type	Ground
Disabled access	Yes
Other information
Station code	UIR
History
Opened	13 August 1877
Services
Preceding station NSW TrainLink Following station Werris Creek toward Moree or Armidale NSW TrainLink North Western Line Willow Tree toward Sydney
New South Wales Heritage Register
Official name	Quirindi Railway Station group
Type	State heritage (complex / group)
Designated	2 April 1999
Reference no.	1227
Type	Railway Platform / Station
Category	Transport - Rail
Location
Quirindi Location in New South Wales

Quirindi railway station is a special old train station in the town of Quirindi, New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the Main Northern line. This station is so important that it is listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register. This means it is protected because of its history and unique features.

The station first opened on 13 August 1877. At that time, the train line was extended from Murrurundi to Quirindi. For a while, Quirindi was the very end of the line, meaning trains could not go any further. However, on 14 October 1878, the line was extended again to West Tamworth. The station is also known as the Quirindi Railway Station group.

Train Services

Quirindi railway station is part of the NSW TrainLink network. It has a daily train service called the Northern Tablelands Xplorer.

This train connects Quirindi to:

• Armidale
• Moree
• Sydney

So, you can catch a train from Quirindi to these different places every day.

Station Buildings

The Quirindi railway station has several interesting parts that make up the complex:

• Main Station Building: This building was finished in 1876. It is made of brick and was designed to be both a station building and a home for the station master.
• Signal Box: This small building was added in 1918. It is an open frame structure on the platform. A signal box is where railway staff used to control the train signals and tracks.
• Outshed: There is also a small shed made of corrugated iron.
• Platform: The platform itself, where people wait for trains, was built in 1877. It is made of brick.

Why Quirindi Station is Special

Quirindi railway station is considered very important because it is one of the best examples of a station that combined a home and a station building. There are only a few of these left, and Quirindi's is one of the finest.

It also plays an important role in the look and feel of Quirindi's main street. Because of its unique history and design, it is highly valued within the railway system of New South Wales.

The station was officially listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. This listing means it has special historical value. It is seen as a rare and important part of the cultural history of New South Wales.