History
The old station at the former site originally opened in 1925. In February 2003, the construction of a new Oak Flats station, completed by Mainland Civil, and designed by Design Inc included a new bus interchange. The current station is located about 400m south of the former site, with the platform relocated onto the eastern side of the track. A newly constructed footpath links the former station site with the present one.
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Former station in 1951
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The site where the old station was located. This brick building is the only remaining remnants of the station.
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The platform of the old station was located on the left side of the track
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Carpark at old station
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The new station, seen 400m south from the site of the old station.
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Located adjacent to the old station was a road and level crossing, however it was subsequently closed when the station relocated and there is now only a pedestrian crossing provided.
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