Sturges Road railway station explained

Sturges Road
Platform:Side platforms
Levels:1
Tracks:Mainline (2)
Parking:Yes
Bicycle:Yes
Accessible:Yes
Passengers:1,144 passengers/day
Pass Year:2009
Opened:30 April 1934
Electrified:25 kV AC[1]
Zone:Waitakere
Owned:KiwiRail (track and platforms)
Auckland Transport (buildings)

Sturges Road railway station in Henderson is on the Western Line of the Auckland railway network. It has a park and ride facility available.

History

The station was opened on 30 April 1934, with other improvements to the Northern Line services.[2] [3] [4]

For many years this station's name was mis-spelt as Sturgess Road. The road was named after a local family living in the area in the 19th century called Sturges, but the incorrect spelling remained in use for many decades until it was corrected in the 1990s.

Services

Western Line suburban train services, between Swanson and Waitematā, are provided by Auckland One Rail on behalf of Auckland Transport.

See also

References

-36.8733°N 211.2°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Auckland Electrifcation Map . 26 September 2014 . September 2014 . KiwiRail.
  2. News: Speeding up trains: the Northern Line . The New Zealand Herald – archived at Papers Past . 3 April 1934.
  3. News: Speeded up: New Timetable . Auckland Star – archived at Papers Past . 28 April 1934.
  4. Web site: Names & Opening & Closing Dates of Railway Stations. Scoble. Juliet. 2010. Rail Heritage Trust of New Zealand. 12 October 2019.