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.

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

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.