Carterton railway station

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Carterton
Metlink regional rail
Carterton Railway Station at night in 2007.
General information
Location	Wheatstone Street, Carterton, New Zealand
Coordinates	41°1′18″S 175°31′23.89″E / 41.02167°S 175.5233028°E / -41.02167; 175.5233028
Elevation	78 metres (256 ft)
Owned by	Greater Wellington Regional Council
Operated by	Wairarapa Railway Restoration Society (lessee)
Line(s)	Wairarapa Line
Distance	76.6 kilometres (47.6 mi) from Wellington
Platforms	Single side
Tracks	1 main line 1 crossing loop (lifted 2007) 3 road / loop sidings 2 back-shunts (lifted) Loading bank siding Stock yard siding (lifted) Back road siding (partly lifted)
Train operators	Transdev Wellington
Construction
Structure type	At-grade
Parking	Yes
Bicycle facilities	Yes, limited
Architectural style	"Vogel era" Special Class (gable)
Other information
Station code	CART
Fare zone	13[1]
History
Opened	1 November 1880
Closed	13 October 1986 (freight)
Passengers
2012	>358 passengers/day[2]
Services
Preceding station Transdev Wellington Following station Solway towards Masterton Wairarapa Connection Matarawa towards Wellington
Notes Previous Station: Dalefield Station Next Station: Clareville Station

Carterton railway station is a suburban railway station serving Carterton, New Zealand. The station is located on the Wairarapa Line, 76.6 km (47.6 mi) north of Wellington and 14.4 km (8.9 mi) south of Masterton. The Wairarapa Connection serves the station several times daily with services to Wellington and Masterton. The station has a single seven-car side platform.

This station retains its original station building (built in 1879-80), freight yard and loading bank, though freight is no longer accepted. A ticket office operates in the station building prior to the departure of commuter trains bound for Wellington. Heritage rolling stock is stored in the yard.

The Carterton Railway Museum, operated from the station building by the Wairarapa Railway Restoration Society, is open every Sunday between 10am and 4pm.