Junee railway station

Junee
CountryLink Southern
Station code
Suburb Junee
Street(s)
Distance from Central Station km
Station Altitude (above sea level) 301 m
Types of stopping trains CountryLink
Number of platforms 1
Number of tracks 1
Platform arrangement
Type of station Ground
Transfers available
Disabled access

Junee Railway Station is located on the Main Southern railway line in the town of Junee, New South Wales, Australia. Its altitude is 301 metres.

It has a single platform, privately owned railway workshops, and an extensive rail yard. Passengers are served by the CountryLink XPT Melbourne - Sydney services and the weekly Xplorer diesel railcar service to Griffith. Regional Rail Logistics once did but no longer operates a containerised freight service from Junee to Sydney,[1] with interstate freight trains also passing through the town. The Bethungra Spiral is located outside the town, where the railway ascends a steep grade.

History

The original station opened on 6 July 1878. The name was changed to Junee Junction upon the opening of the branch to Narrandera on 28 February 1881. The current station building, including the Railway Refreshment Rooms and Hotel, was completed in March 1885. The name reverted to Junee in April 1940.[2]

References

  1. ^ "New rail service a boost for Riverina". The Daily Advertiser. www.dailyadvertiser.com.au. 11/12/2008. http://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/news/local/news/general/new-rail-service-a-boost-for-riverina/1383756.aspx. Retrieved 2009-01-08. 
  2. ^ Junee and the Great Southern Railway Ferry, John Junee Shire Council 2001 ISBN 0 646 41318 X

External links

Preceding station   NSW Main lines   Following station
towards Albury
Main Southern Line
towards Sydney
Preceding station   NSW Branch lines   Following station
towards Hay
Hay Line Terminus
Preceding station   CountryLink   Following station
towards Melbourne
CountryLink Southern
Melbourne XPT
towards Sydney
towards Griffith
CountryLink Southern
Griffith Xplorer