How many platforms at Wellington station?
9
Wellington railway station
| Wellington | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41°16′43″S 174°46′51″ECoordinates: 41°16′43″S 174°46′51″E |
| Owned by | New Zealand Railways Corporation |
| Line(s) | North Island Main Trunk Wairarapa Line Johnsonville Line |
| Platforms | 9 |
How old is Wellington Station?
84c. 1937
Wellington Station/Age
How long is a train station platform?
Most intercity and commuter rail systems use either 48-inch (1,219 mm) high platforms level with car floors or 8-inch (203 mm) low platforms, while metro and light rail systems use a range of platform heights.
Where is the Airport Flyer in Wellington?
Airport Flyer to Wellington Buses depart from the ground floor of the multi-level car park to Wellington and Lower Hutt (Queensgate Shopping Centre). Airport Flyer is more convenient than public transportation, as it offers comfortable seats, luggage storage, free WiFi and air-conditioning.
Are there luggage lockers at Wellington railway station?
There is no luggage storage available at Wellington i-SITE, however the Waterloo backpackers across the road form the Wellington train station provide luggage storage. Luggage can be stored in lockers for $2 for half a day and $4 for a full day. Lockers must be cleared by 5pm before the overnight rate of $4 is charged.
What time does Wellington train station open?
Thursday 6.30am-8pm
Metlink train ticket offices
| Wellington Station (external link) | Monday-Thursday 6.30am-8pm Friday & Saturday 6.30am-1.15am Sunday 6.30am-7.10pm |
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| Paraparaumu Station(external link) | Monday-Friday 5.25am-6.10pm (Closed for staff break 9.45am-10.15am & 2.30pm-3.00pm) Saturday & Sunday Closed |
Who built Wellington station?
The Fletcher Construction Company was contracted to build the station to a design by a leading architectural firm Gray Young, Morton and Young for £339,137. Work commenced in July 1933. The station building was built on land reclaimed in 1876, close to the new rail yards, the wharf and the city.
Who designed Wellington station?
W. Gray Young, known for his neo-Georgian style of architecture, of Wellington architects Gray Young, Morton & Young, was selected in 1929 to design the new station. The building is a U-shaped structure with the longest leg 105.5 metres long.
Who keeps the railway platform clean?
Meet the Safai Sena, or ‘cleanliness army’. Once all the passengers file out of the train, five to six members of the Safai Sena hop into the coach. They get to work quickly, emptying the bins, removing uneaten food, separating wet waste from the dry.
Which railway platform is longest in the world?
The platform at Kharagpur Station, West Bengal, India, measures 1,072 m (3,517 ft) in length.
Can I use my gold card on the Wellington Airport Flyer?
They only apply to Metlink bus services in Wellington city and do not apply on Metlink trains or ferries, non Metlink services (such as the 91 Airport Flyer), or Metlink bus services outside Wellington city.
