Koo Wee Rup | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Line(s) | South Gippsland | ||||||||||||||||||||
Platforms | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tracks | 1 (3 till 1994) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Status | Closed | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Opened | 11 November 1890 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Closed | 24 July 1993 (Passenger) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Koo Wee Rup was a railway station on the South Gippsland line in South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. The station operated until the closure of the line between Cranbourne Station and Leongatha Station in July 1993. The station remains partly intact with the platform and goods shed (now privately owned) intact, however the track one kilometre on each side of the station platform has been dismantled, and replaced by a concrete pathway for bicycles and recreational use. Koo Wee Rup was also the junction of the branch line to Strzelecki. The establishment of the pathway has effectively removed any likelihood that the railway will be rehabilitated. It can also be seen as being the start of a rail trail on the railway reserve, stretching back to Cranbourne, which will block future rail transport options for people in Cranbourne East, Clyde, and surrounding areas.