Holdens railway station

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Redhen railcar 431 awaits the signal to depart Holdens for the junction at Woodville, travelling to the city from Grange SA0045 15-12-72 Holdens Station, South Australia.jpg
Redhen railcar 431 awaits the signal to depart Holdens for the junction at Woodville, travelling to the city from Grange

Holdens
General information
LocationRowley Terrace
Woodville
Line(s) Grange Line
Distance7.8 km from Adelaide
Platforms3 (1 centre + 1 siding)
Construction
ParkingNo
Bicycle facilitiesYes (bicycle shelters)
History
Opened1928
Closed1992

Holdens railway station was located on the Grange line in the western Adelaide suburb of Woodville. It was located 7.8 kilometres from Adelaide station. Its position was adjacent to the SA Manufacturing Park, which was previously owned by Holden.

History

The station was opened in 1928 along the sidings at Holden's Woodville factory so that cars could be dispatched by rail to interstate destinations. This was also to provide commuter transport for workers after the 1920s and 1930s saw significant development of heavy industry in Woodville and the neighbouring areas. It closed in 1992 and was subsequently demolished following the decline of the heavy industry in the region and the consequent loss of commuters.

34°52′32″S138°32′00″E / 34.87555°S 138.5332°E / -34.87555; 138.5332

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