Whangarata railway station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Whangarata railway station
Map of Whangarata railway station in 1920s
Location	New Zealand
Coordinates	37°15′36″S 174°59′13″E / 37.260°S 174.987°E / -37.260; 174.987
Line(s)	North Island Main Trunk
Platforms	2
Tracks	2
History
Opened	20 May 1875
Closed	3 October 1966

Whangarata railway station was a station on the North Island Main Trunk, and in the Waikato region of New Zealand. It was originally known as Wangarata.

The station was opened on 20 May 1875, and was closed on 3 October 1966.

Whangarata was a flag station, 37 mi (60 km) south of Auckland. It was on a steep gradient, 618.4 km (384.3 mi) north of Wellington, 3.17 km (1.97 mi) east of Tuakau, 4.28 km (2.66 mi) west of Pokeno and 60 m (200 ft) above sea level.

A deviation in 1914 allowed for an easier curve and gradient.

Preceding station	National Rail			Following station
Tuakau Line open, station closed		North Island Main Trunk New Zealand Railways Department		Pokeno Line open, station closed