Nar Nar Goon railway station
Railway station in Victoria, Australia
| Preceding station |  V/Line | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakenham towards Southern Cross | Gippsland line | Tynong towards Traralgon or Bairnsdale | ||
Location | |
|---|---|
  Nar Nar Goon Location within Victoria |
Nar Nar Goon railway station is located on the Gippsland line in Victoria, Australia. It serves the town of Nar Nar Goon, and it opened on 1 April 1881.[1][2]
In 1953, the line between Nar Nar Goon and Tynong was duplicated.[1] In 1954, the line to Pakenham was duplicated,[1] electrification of the line between Pakenham and Warragul occurred,[1] and a signal panel was provided.[1][3] In 1958, the present island platform was provided.[1]
In 1993, siding "A" was abolished, as was a crossover and the up end connection to the former goods yard, with No.2 road baulked at the down end of the Koo Wee Rup Road level crossing.[1] In 1996, No.3 road was abolished, and No.2 road was shortened in length.[2] In 1999, all remaining points were removed.[2]
In 1998, electrified services between Pakenham and Warragul ceased, with de-electrification between those stations occurring in 2001.[1]
On 28 April 2006, the signal panel at the station was abolished.[3]
Platforms and services
Nar Nar Goon has one island platform with two faces. It is serviced by V/Line Traralgon and selected Bairnsdale line services.[4]
Platform 1:
- Gippsland line services to Southern Cross in the morning and early afternoon
- Gippsland line services to Traralgon and Bairnsdale in the late afternoon and evening
Platform 2:
- Gippsland line services to Traralgon and Bairnsdale in the morning and early afternoon
- Gippsland line services to Southern Cross in the late afternoon and evening
Transport links
Warragul Bus Lines operates two routes via Nar Nar Goon station, under contract to Public Transport Victoria:
- to Garfield station[5]
- Pakenham station – Garfield station[6]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Nar Nar Goon Vicsig
- ^ a b c Nar Nar Goon VR History
- ^ a b Nar Nar Goon Signal Box (NNG) Vicsig
- ^ Traralgon - Melbourne timetable Public Transport Victoria
- ^ Garfield Station to Nar Nar Goon Station Public Transport Victoria
- ^ Pakenham Station to Garfield Station Public Transport Victoria
External links
- Victorian Railway Stations Gallery
- Melway map
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Public Transport Victoria railway stations
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- Stations and services in italics are planned or under construction
- Stations in (parentheses) are uncommon stops for the listed service
