Location New Zealand | Opened 1 December 1903 | |
Line(s) North Island Main Trunk Closed 25 June 2012 (2012-06-25) Address Taumarunui 3920, New Zealand Similar New World, Forgotten World Adventures, Taumaru i‑SITE Visitor Inf, Jilesen Contractors, King Country Energy | ||
Taumarunui Railway Station in Taumarunui, New Zealand was the main railway station in Taumarunui. Formerly it was an important intermediate stop with a refreshment room on the North Island Main Trunk line; the subject of a ballad by Peter Cape.
The NIMT was opened to through Auckland to Wellington trains from 9 November 1908, with the first NIMT express trains from 14 February 1909.
The building was opened on 1 December 1903 and closed on 25 June 2012 when the passenger stop was dropped from the Northern Explorer's schedule, except for pre-booked groups of 10+.
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