Boston Road railway station
| Boston Road | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Year Established: | 1964 |
| Distance: | 1.2km from Newmarket Junction |
| Auckland Suburban Network | |
| Lines Served: | Western Line |
| Previous Station: | Newmarket Train Station |
| Next Station: | Mount Eden Train Station |
Boston Road Railway Station is on the Western Line of the Auckland Suburban Railway Network, near Mt Eden Prison, St Peter's College[1], and Auckland Grammar School. The station is directly under State Highway 1, one of the busiest motorways in New Zealand.
Until double-tracked to Mt Eden in 2005, morning trains ran on the right through the loop and afternoon trains on the left, avoiding the need for St Peter's and Grammar pupils to cross the line.
History
- 1964: The station became a stopping place with only 1 daily service each way on school days. This stopping place was provided for students who travelled to St Peter's College and Auckland Grammar School by train [2].
- 1993: The station became a full station, with all trains stopping here. This occurred because the new ex-Perth trains required new platforms, so unless the station was upgraded it would have to close. The council decided to upgrade the platforms and open the station to all passengers.[2]
References
- ^ see article on St Peter's College for an account of the origin of the Boston Road Train Station
- ^ a b Railway Stations of Auckland's Western Line (2004) by Sean Millar
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