Sunnyvale railway station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sunnyvale
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| Auckland Transport Urban rail | |||||||||||
The station in January 2018, looking southbound from the northbound platform
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| Location | Waitakere City | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 36°53.8′S 174°37.9′E / 36.8967°S 174.6317°E | ||||||||||
| Owned by | KiwiRail (track and platforms) Auckland Transport (buildings) |
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| Line(s) | Western Line | ||||||||||
| Platforms | Side platforms | ||||||||||
| Tracks | Mainline (2) | ||||||||||
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| Platform levels | 1 | ||||||||||
| Parking | Yes | ||||||||||
| Bicycle facilities | No | ||||||||||
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| Opened | 28 February 1924 | ||||||||||
| Electrified | 25 kV AC | ||||||||||
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| Passengers (2009) | 941 passengers/day | ||||||||||
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Sunnyvale railway station is a train station located in Waitakere City, which is part of Auckland, New Zealand. It is an important stop on the Western Line of Auckland's train network. This station helps people travel around the city using public transport.
History of Sunnyvale Station
Sunnyvale station first opened its doors to passengers on 28 February 1924. For many years, it has been a key part of the local community, helping people get to work, school, and other places.
Upgrades and Improvements
To make the station better for passengers, Sunnyvale station was closed for upgrades during the summer of 2006 and 2007. During this time, the station platforms were made longer. This change allowed longer trains with up to six cars to stop there. Longer trains can carry more passengers, which is helpful for busy routes.
Sunnyvale on TV
Did you know that Sunnyvale railway station has even been on television? It appeared in the fourth episode of the fifth season of a popular New Zealand TV show called Outrageous Fortune.
