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Werai railway station

Coordinates: 34°35′16″S 150°20′44″E / 34.5878°S 150.3455°E / -34.5878; 150.3455
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Werai
General information
LocationWerai, New South Wales
Australia
Coordinates34°35′16″S 150°20′44″E / 34.5878°S 150.3455°E / -34.5878; 150.3455
Operated byDepartment of Railways
Line(s)Main South line
Distance151.300 km from Central
Platforms2
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeGround
History
Opened19 August 1883
Closed5 April 1969
Rebuilt1897
ElectrifiedNo
Previous namesMeryla (1883-1901)
Services
Preceding station Former services Following station
Exeter
towards Albury
Main Southern Line Moss Vale
towards Sydney

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

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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.

References

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  1. ^ Werai station. NSWrail.net. Accessed 9 August 2009.