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Harvey station opened in 1893 shortly after the [[South Western Railway, Western Australia|South Western Railway]] was extended from [[Pinjarra railway station|Pinjarra]] to [[Old Bunbury railway station|Bunbury]]. In 1936, the station was extended and the building improved with rustic weatherboards to the exterior and the roof tiled. The station became unattended in 1987 with the building now housing the Harvey Railway Station Museum.<ref>[http://www.southwestattractions.com.au/harvey-railway-station-museum.html Harvey Railway Station Museum] South West Attractions</ref> |
Harvey station opened in 1893 shortly after the [[South Western Railway, Western Australia|South Western Railway]] was extended from [[Pinjarra railway station|Pinjarra]] to [[Old Bunbury railway station|Bunbury]]. In 1936, the station was extended and the building improved with rustic weatherboards to the exterior and the roof tiled. The station became unattended in 1987 with the building now housing the Harvey Railway Station Museum.<ref>[http://www.southwestattractions.com.au/harvey-railway-station-museum.html Harvey Railway Station Museum] South West Attractions</ref> In 2000, a high-level platform as part of a disability upgrade.<ref>"Miscellaneous" ''[[Australian Railway History|Australian Railway Historical Society Bulletin]]'' issue 758 December 2000 page 468</ref> |
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The station is today served by [[Transwa]]’s twice daily ''[[Transwa Australind|Australind]]'' service.<ref>[http://www.transwa.wa.gov.au/Portals/21/Uploaded_docs/2930-200-005_-_Australind_Timetable.pdf Australind Timetable] Transwa</ref> |
The station is today served by [[Transwa]]’s twice daily ''[[Transwa Australind|Australind]]'' service.<ref>[http://www.transwa.wa.gov.au/Portals/21/Uploaded_docs/2930-200-005_-_Australind_Timetable.pdf Australind Timetable] Transwa</ref> |
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| Location | Harper Street, Harvey | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 33°05′S 115°53′E / 33.08°S 115.89°E | ||||||||||
| Owned by | Public Transport Authority | ||||||||||
| Operated by | Transwa | ||||||||||
| Line(s) | South Western | ||||||||||
| Distance | 138 kilometres from Perth | ||||||||||
| Platforms | 1 | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 1 | ||||||||||
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| Structure type | Ground | ||||||||||
| Accessible | Yes | ||||||||||
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| Opened | 1893 | ||||||||||
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Harvey railway station is located on the South Western Railway in Western Australia. It serves the town of Harvey.
History
Harvey station opened in 1893 shortly after the South Western Railway was extended from Pinjarra to Bunbury. In 1936, the station was extended and the building improved with rustic weatherboards to the exterior and the roof tiled. The station became unattended in 1987 with the building now housing the Harvey Railway Station Museum.[1] In 2000, a high-level platform as part of a disability upgrade.[2]
The station is today served by Transwa’s twice daily Australind service.[3]
References
- ^ Harvey Railway Station Museum South West Attractions
- ^ "Miscellaneous" Australian Railway Historical Society Bulletin issue 758 December 2000 page 468
- ^ Australind Timetable Transwa
External links
- Harvey Station History of Western Australian Railways & Stations gallery