Plimmerton Railway Station

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Plimmerton Railway Station is on the North Island Main Trunk Railway (NIMT) in Plimmerton, Porirua, New Zealand, and is part of Wellington's Metlink suburban rail network operated by Tranz Metro. It is double tracked around a long island platform, with subway access from Steyne Avenue and Plimmerton Domain's Park and Ride to the north, and a controlled crossing to Steyne Avenue and Mainline Steam at the south end of the platform. Mainline Steam, a heritage steam train restorer and operator, is located in the former goods yard next to the station.ServicesPlimmerton Station is served by Kapiti Line trains operated by Tranz Metro, a part of KiwiRail. Trains run every 30 minutes outside peak times, and more frequently during peak periods. All services running between Waikanae and Wellington stop here, with some terminating.Metlink services use electric multiple units (EMUs). Diesel-hauled KiwiRail freight trains and KiwiRail Scenic carriage trains pass through the station but do not stop.Mack's Track, a railway model specialist, operates a destination store, ticket agency and kiosk inside the station, and maintains a waiting room. Bicycle racks and lockers are also provided on the platform. A park and ride car park adjoining the station is located at Plimmerton Domain.HistoryThe rail corridor through Plimmerton was built by the Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company . The line reached Plimmerton in 1885 and proved to be a very popular beach destination for weekend visitors from Wellington who would ride the train to Plimmerton to "take the waters".