Homai railway station

Homai
Homai
Auckland Transport Urban rail
	Looking south at Homai station in 2014
General information
Location	Homai
Coordinates	37°00′48″S174°52′29″E / 37.0134°S 174.8748°E
Owned by	KiwiRail (track and platforms); Auckland Transport (buildings)
Operated by	Auckland One Rail
Line(s)	Southern Line
Platforms	Island platform
Tracks	Mainline (2)
Construction
Platform levels	1
Parking	Yes
Bicycle facilities	Yes
Accessible	Yes
Other information
Station code	HOM
Fare zone	Manukau South
History
Opened	15 August 1924
Rebuilt	2006
Electrified	25 kV AC
Passengers
2011	1,707 passengers/weekday
Services

Last updated January 13, 2025

Homai railway station is on the Southern Line of the Auckland railway network in New Zealand. It has an island platform layout. A bus stop and a park and ride facility are located adjacent to the station.

History

The North Island Main Trunk Line through South Auckland opened in 1875. However, Homai Station didn't open until 15 August 1924,^[1] after local farmers John Dreadon, Alexander and Masters lobbied Prime Minister William Massey.^[3] In line with other stations opened in Auckland suburbs at the time, it was partly financed by local developers.^[4] In the case of Homai, John Dreadon donated £500 and land for the station and the bridge, which replaced a level crossing.^[5] Three other landowners also contributed. As a result, it was decided to name the station using the Māori word for 'gift', homai,^[6] rather than Browns Rd, as it was initially referred to.^[7]

Daily boardings were measured as 338 in 2003. This figure had jumped to 936 by 2010.^[8] The station was upgraded in 2006 with a modern shelter, platform lighting and a much longer platform installed.

Homai Station removal crossing

There will be no access to Homai Station from 27 December to 27 January 2025 while the summer rail upgrade takes place.During this time, we will replace the existing stairs from Browns Road with a new ramp to access the station.There will be some disruption in the Dalgety Drive park and ride while we carry out construction work. Please follow the footpath detours and signs. Parking will be limited during this time. Bus stop 6105 will temporarily move within the park and ride, next to the Dalgety Drive entry. Rail bus replacement and urban bus service 365 will run to their normal timetables. Homai Station will reopen again in early 2025.^[9]

Services

Auckland One Rail, on behalf of Auckland Transport, operates suburban services to Waitematā, Papakura and Pukekohe via Homai. The typical weekday off-peak timetable is:

3 tph to Waitematā, via Penrose and Newmarket
3 tph to Papakura

Homai station is served by bus route 365 while bus route 361 also passes close by.^[10]

Access

There are three ways to access the platform. There is a ramp down from the Browns Road Overbridge to the south end of the platform. There is a pedestrian level crossing from the park and ride carpark (which is on Dalgety Drive) to the south end of the platform, and there is another pedestrian level crossing from McVilly Road to the north end of the platform.

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References

1 2 Scoble, Juliet (2010). "Names & Opening & Closing Dates of Railway Stations" (PDF). Rail Heritage Trust of New Zealand. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 July 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
↑ Auckland Transport Board Meeting (20 November 2012) Agenda Item 10(i) "Rail Electrification Extension" Archived 14 December 2012 at the Wayback Machine p. 16
↑ Wichman, Gwen (2001). Soaring Bird: a History of Manurewa to 1965. Manurewa: Manurewa Historical Society. p. 58-59. ISBN 0-473-07114-2. Wikidata Q117421984.
↑ "Three New Stations". Auckland Star . 4 May 1925. p. 8. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
↑ "Manurewa street names". www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
↑ "Local And General News". The New Zealand Herald . 30 August 1922. p. 6. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
↑ Rail Heritage Trust of New Zealand
↑ "Surveyed Boardings per Station 2003 to 2010". Auckland Transport . Retrieved 21 April 2012.
↑ "Homai Station level crossing removal". Auckland Transport . Retrieved 10 October 2024.
↑ "Southern Guide" (PDF). Retrieved 17 November 2024.

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[:0-1] 1 2 Scoble, Juliet (2010). "Names & Opening & Closing Dates of Railway Stations" (PDF). Rail Heritage Trust of New Zealand. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 July 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2019.

[2] Auckland Transport Board Meeting (20 November 2012) Agenda Item 10(i) "Rail Electrification Extension" Archived 14 December 2012 at the Wayback Machine p. 16

[Soaring-3] Wichman, Gwen (2001). Soaring Bird: a History of Manurewa to 1965. Manurewa: Manurewa Historical Society. p. 58-59. ISBN 0-473-07114-2. Wikidata Q117421984.

[4] "Three New Stations". Auckland Star . 4 May 1925. p. 8. Retrieved 26 April 2016.

[5] "Manurewa street names". www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz. Retrieved 26 April 2016.

[6] "Local And General News". The New Zealand Herald . 30 August 1922. p. 6. Retrieved 26 April 2016.

[:1-7] Rail Heritage Trust of New Zealand

[boarding_statistics-8] "Surveyed Boardings per Station 2003 to 2010". Auckland Transport . Retrieved 21 April 2012.

[9] "Homai Station level crossing removal". Auckland Transport . Retrieved 10 October 2024.

[10] "Southern Guide" (PDF). Retrieved 17 November 2024.

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