Uralla railway station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Uralla
Station front in March 2008
Location	Duke Street, Uralla
Coordinates	30°38′39″S 151°30′19″E / 30.6441°S 151.5052°E / -30.6441; 151.5052
Owned by	Transport Asset Holding Entity
Operated by	NSW TrainLink
Line(s)	Main Northern
Distance	555.10 km (344.92 mi) from Central
Platforms	1
Tracks	2
Construction
Structure type	Ground
Disabled access	Yes
Other information
Station code	URL
History
Opened	2 August 1882
Services
Preceding station NSW TrainLink Following station Armidale Terminus NSW TrainLink North Western Line Walcha Road toward Sydney
New South Wales Heritage Register
Official name	Uralla Railway Station group
Type	State heritage (complex / group)
Designated	2 April 1999
Reference no.	1275
Type	Railway Platform/ Station
Category	Transport - Rail
Location
Uralla Location in New South Wales

Uralla railway station is a very old and important train station located in Uralla, Australia. It's on the Main Northern line, which is a major train route. This station is special because it's listed as a heritage-listed site, meaning it's protected for its historical value.

The station first opened its doors on 2 August 1882. At that time, it was the end of the train line, helping connect Uralla to other towns. A few months later, on 3 February 1883, the line was extended further to Armidale. The station is also known as the Uralla Railway Station group. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.

Train Services

Uralla station is used by NSW TrainLink's daily Northern Tablelands Xplorer service. This train connects Armidale to Sydney. It's a key way for people to travel between these areas.

What the Station Looks Like

The main building at Uralla station was finished in 1883. It's a typical design for stations built during that time, made from brick. The platforms, which are the areas where passengers wait for trains, are also made of brick and were built at the same time as the station building.

Why Uralla Station is Important

Uralla railway station is considered very important because it's part of a group of historic sites along the Great Northern train line. The station building and other parts of the site are high quality and show how railway stations were built in the past.

These buildings are significant because they played a big role in the development of the railway system in New South Wales. They are also important to the local community of Uralla. The station helps us understand how the railway grew across country areas in the 1880s.

The Uralla railway station was officially added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. This means it meets special requirements for historical protection.