Taree railway station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Taree
Location	Olympia Street, Taree
Coordinates	31°54′23″S 152°27′25″E / 31.9065°S 152.4570°E / -31.9065; 152.4570
Owned by	Transport Asset Holding Entity
Operated by	NSW TrainLink
Line(s)	North Coast
Distance	378.60 kilometres from Central
Platforms	1
Construction
Structure type	Ground
Disabled access	Yes
Other information
Station code	TRO
Website	Transport for NSW
History
Opened	5 February 1913
Services
Preceding station NSW TrainLink Following station Kendall toward Grafton, Casino or Brisbane NSW TrainLink North Coast Line Wingham toward Sydney

Taree railway station is a train station found on the North Coast line in New South Wales, Australia. It serves the town of Taree. The station first opened on 5 February 1913. At that time, it was the end of the train line. Later, on 12 April 1915, the line was extended further. Taree station used to have many places to fix and store train engines. Today, it is an important part of the area's history. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.

Train Platforms and Services

Taree station has one main platform for trains. Across from it, there is a train yard where trains can be stored.

• Northbound Trains: Every day, XPT trains travel north from Taree. These trains go to places like Grafton, Casino, and Brisbane.
• Southbound Trains: Three trains travel south each day. These trains go to Sydney.
• Coach Services: The station also has daily bus services. These buses connect Taree to Broadmeadow. They are run by Busways and are known as routes 150 and 151.

Station Building and Features

Refreshment room at Taree railway station in 1947

The main building at Taree station is made of brick. It was finished in 1913. A special room for refreshments (like a cafe) was added in 1929. The station also has a weighbridge, which is used to weigh heavy items, and a goods shed, where goods were stored.

Why Taree Station is Special

Platforms at Taree railway station

Taree railway station is a large and important station. It was built later in the history of the railway system. The station includes a refreshment room and covered areas called awnings. The size of the building shows how important this location was as the North Coast train line grew.

Taree railway station was officially listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. This means it is a special place that needs to be protected because of its history and design. It is considered rare in terms of its history, architecture, and social importance.