Plimmerton railway station
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Plimmerton
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| Metlink suburban rail | ||||||||||||||||
| Location | Steyne Avenue, Plimmerton, Porirua, New Zealand | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 41°05′0″S 174°52′1″E / 41.08333°S 174.86694°ECoordinates: 41°05′0″S 174°52′1″E / 41.08333°S 174.86694°E | |||||||||||||||
| Owned by | Greater Wellington Regional Council (building), KiwiRail (platform) | |||||||||||||||
| Line(s) | North Island Main Trunk | |||||||||||||||
| Platforms | Island Platform | |||||||||||||||
| Tracks | Mainline (2) | |||||||||||||||
| Connections | Mainline Steam Siding | |||||||||||||||
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| Structure type | Station Building | |||||||||||||||
| Parking | Yes | |||||||||||||||
| Bicycle facilities | Yes | |||||||||||||||
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| Opened | 2 October 1885 | |||||||||||||||
| Closed | Ticket office closed October 1989 (reopened October 2010) | |||||||||||||||
| Rebuilt | February 1940 (restored October 2010) | |||||||||||||||
| Electrified | 1940 | |||||||||||||||
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Plimmerton Railway Station is on the North Island Main Trunk Railway (NIMT) in Plimmerton, Porirua, New Zealand, and is part of Wellington's Metlink suburban rail network operated by Tranz Metro. It is double tracked around a long island platform, with subway access from Steyne Avenue and Plimmerton Domain's Park and Ride to the north, and a controlled crossing to Steyne Avenue and Mainline Steam at the south end of the platform. Mainline Steam, a heritage steam train restorer and operator, is located in the former goods yard next to the station.
Plimmerton Station is served by Kapiti Line trains operated by Tranz Metro, a part of KiwiRail. Trains run every 30 minutes outside peak times, and more frequently during peak periods. All services running between Waikanae and Wellington stop here, with some terminating.
Metlink services use electric multiple units (EMUs). Diesel-hauled KiwiRail freight trains and KiwiRail Scenic carriage trains pass through the station but do not stop.
Mack's Track, a railway model specialist, operates a destination store, ticket agency and kiosk inside the station, and maintains a waiting room. Bicycle racks and lockers are also provided on the platform. A park and ride car park adjoining the station is located at Plimmerton Domain.
The rail corridor through Plimmerton was built by the Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company (WMR). The line reached Plimmerton in 1885 and proved to be a very popular beach destination for weekend visitors from Wellington who would ride the train to Plimmerton to "take the waters".
The original station building constructed in 1885 was on the west side of the line, and was replaced with the current station in 1940 when double tracking was completed. There were also several other tracks and a goods shed. For many years, the new station also served as a venue for the community. The station was staffed until 1989 and still houses a control panel used for access for Mainline Steam's trains and other rail operations.
The station building was identified as being of special importance under the Village Strategy Plan put together by the Plimmerton Residents' Association (PRA) as a part of Porirua City Council's Village Planning Programme.
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