Homai railway station
railway station
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 was opened on 20 May 1875, as part of the Auckland and Mercer Railway, built by Brogden & Co, who extended it from Penrose.
However, Homai Station didn't open until 15 August 1924, after local farmers John Dreadon, Alexander and Masters lobbied Prime Minister William Massey. In line with other stations opened in Auckland suburbs at the time, it was partly financed by local developers. In the case of Homai, John Dreadon donated £500 and land for the station and the bridge, which replaced a level crossing. Three other landowners also contributed. As a result, it was decided to name the station using the Māori word for 'gift', homai, rather than Browns Rd, as it was initially referred to.
Duplication of the tracks between Papatoetoe and Papakura, through Homai, started in 1929 as an employment relief scheme and was completed on 29 March 1931.
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