Terang railway station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Terang
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Eastbound view in September 2008
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| Location | Lyons Street, Terang | |
| Coordinates | 38°14′11″S 142°54′41″E / 38.2363°S 142.9114°E | |
| Owned by | VicTrack | |
| Operated by | V/Line | |
| Line(s) | Warrnambool line | |
| Distance | 220.79 kilometres from Southern Cross | |
| Platforms | 1 | |
| Tracks | 2 | |
| Construction | ||
| Structure type | Ground | |
| Parking | Yes | |
| Disabled access | Yes | |
| Other information | ||
| Status | Unstaffed | |
| Station code | TER | |
| Fare zone | No MYKI. Paper tickets apply. | |
| Website | Public Transport Victoria | |
| History | ||
| Opened | 23 April 1887 | |
| Services | ||
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Terang railway station is a train station found on the Warrnambool railway line in Victoria, Australia. It helps people travel to and from the town of Terang. The station first opened its doors on 23 April 1887. At that time, it was the end of the line coming from Camperdown. Later, on 4 February 1890, the train line was made longer, reaching all the way to Warrnambool.
A Look Back in Time
This station was once a very busy place. It used to be where the Mortlake line connected. That line opened in 1890 but closed down on 1 August 1978.
When the station first opened, it was quite popular. In its first year, people bought 11,510 tickets to Camperdown. This brought in a lot of money, about £11,157. At its busiest, the station had four different tracks for trains. Today, it has just one track that ends at the station.
What Makes Terang Station Special?
The station building is a single level and has some cool features. You can see round arched windows and tall, eight-sided chimney stacks. It also has cream-colored brick decorations and a special roof shape called a gambrel roof over the porch.
This station is a great example of how train stations were designed back in Victoria. It was built following the rules of the Railway Construction Act 1884. Because of its history and unique design, the station is listed as a heritage site. This means it's an important part of the history of south-west Victoria.
Trains and Platforms
Terang station has one platform where passengers get on and off trains. It is used by V/Line services on the Warrnambool line.
Platform 1
- Warrnambool line: This platform serves V/Line trains going to Warrnambool and also to Southern Cross in Melbourne.
