Methven Branch

Methven Branch
Overview
StatusClosed
OwnerNZ Railways Department
LocaleCanterbury, New Zealand
Termini
Stations10
Service
TypeHeavy rail
SystemNew Zealand Government Railways (NZGR)
Operator(s)NZ Railways Department
History
Opened26 February 1880
NZR Operation13 December 1880
NZR Ownership1885
Closed31 July 1976
Technical
Line length35.6 kilometres (22.1 mi)
Number of tracksSingle
CharacterRural
Track gauge3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm)
Route map

km
0.0
Rakaia
4.0
Hatfield
8.2
Somerton
12.7
Mitcham
15.8
Sherwood
20.2
Lauriston
23.0
Urrall
26.3
Lyndhurst
30.6
Cairnbrae
36.6
Methven
Map
Map

The Methven Branch was a branch line railway that was part of New Zealand's national rail network in Canterbury. It opened in 1880 and operated until 1976.