Owned by Queensland Rail Line(s) Ferny Grove Opened 1916 Tracks 2 | Operated by City network Platforms 2 side Owner Queensland Rail | |
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Location 30 Station Avenue, Gaythorne Distance 9.63 kilometres from Central Address Gaythorne QLD 4051, Australia Similar Enoggera railway station, Alderley railway station - Br, Windsor railway station - Br, Wilston railway station, Keperra railway station | ||
Gaythorne railway station is located on the Ferny Grove line in Queensland, Australia. It serves the Brisbane suburb of Gaythorne.
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History
The station was built in 1916 and originally named Rifle Range Station. It was as an extension of the Ferny Grove line from Enoggera to service the new military camps established in the area during World War 1, such as Bells Paddock. After the war, in 1923, a petition was circulated calling for the station's named to be changed to Gaythorne after the closure of the wartime camps.
Services
Gaythorne station is served by all stops Ferny Grove line services from Ferny Grove to Roma Street, Park Road, Coopers Plains and Beenleigh.
References
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