Werai railway station explained

Werai
Style:Australian closed station
Address:Werai, New South Wales
Country:Australia
Coordinates:-34.5878°N 150.3455°W
Distance:151.300 km from Central
Line:Main South line
Structure:Ground
Platform:2
Tracks:2
Opened:19 August 1883
Closed:5 April 1969
Rebuilt:1897
Electrified:No
Operator:Department of Railways
Former:Meryla (1883-1901)

Werai railway station was a railway station on the Main South railway line in New South Wales, Australia. It served the small Southern Highlands town of Werai.

History

First opened in the locality in 1883 as Meryla, the station was moved in 1897. Meryla was renamed Werai in 1901.[1] Consisting of a pair of side platforms, it closed in 1969 and was demolished. Little trace now remains.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.nswrail.net/locations/show.php?name=NSW:Werai&line=NSW:main_south:0 Werai station