Glen Eden Train Station
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| Glen Eden | |
| Overview | |
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| Year Established: | 1880 |
| Distance: | 13.8km from Newmarket Junction |
| Auckland Suburban Network | |
| Lines Served: | Western Line |
| Previous Station: | Fruitvale Road Train Station |
| Next Station: | Sunnyvale Train Station |
Glen Eden Train Station is located on the Western Line of the Auckland Railway Network. The station house is a local historical landmark, that was restored in 2001. It has a cafe located in the old station building.
When first opened it's major function was as a station to service the Waikumete Cemetery. Special trains ran from Auckland on Sunday's carring the deceased and their entourage, the coffins were carried in special carriages marked with white crosses.
| Previous | ONTRACK | Next | ||
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| Fruitvale Road | MAXX (Veolia) Western Line |
Sunnyvale |
| Stations on the Western Line (Full List) |
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| Britomart • Newmarket • Boston Road • Mt Eden • Kingsland • Morningside • Baldwin Ave • Mt Albert • Avondale • New Lynn • Fruitvale Road • Glen Eden • Sunnyvale • Henderson • Sturges Road • Ranui • Swanson • Waitakere |
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