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3 July, 2026
Yass Junction railway station celebrities a special milestone
The station was officially opened on July 3, 1876 – meaning today marks its 150th birthday.
The Yass Junction railway station celebrates a special milestone today(Friday, July 3).
The station was officially opened on July 3, 1876 – meaning today marks its 150th birthday.
Located approximately four kilometres from the Yass township, Yass Junction forms an important part of the area’s rail history and is listed on the State Heritage Register.
The South Line was instrumental in opening the pastoral industry of the area during the mid-late 19th century to trade with the rest of NSW.
Today, Yass Junction remains operational and is serviced every day by at least four daily NSW TrainLink passenger trains as a stop on the Sydney to Melbourne and Goulburn to Griffith routes.
Passengers also have the option of getting on or off at Yass Junction Station on one of the more than 18 coach services which stop there, providing vital connections to other towns across the region including Albury, Cootamundra and Young.
The station precinct retains significant Victorian-era infrastructure, including the original station building.
These elements reflect the late 19th-century expansion of the rail network and the efforts made at the time to connect Yass following the decision to route the main line away from the town centre.
Evidence of this connection remains today in the form of a disused bay platform at Yass Junction, situated behind the southbound platform.
This short, dead-end platform once served as the interchange point for tramway services and remains visible as a reminder of this former transport link.
NSW TrainLink Chief Executive Roger Weeks said Yass Junction Station’s historic buildings and infrastructure were a lasting reminder of the pivotal role railways played in shaping country NSW, with each station reflecting a unique story.
“The development of the network didn’t just connect communities - it supported local economies by enabling the movement of people and agricultural goods and by fostering railway settlements, including accommodation for workers and their families.
“Yass Junction is a strong example of how our stations capture and preserve these stories, and as we mark 150 years, we recognise its enduring significance and the role it continues to play in linking regional NSW to the broader network,” Mr Weeks said.
Yass Junction Station remains operational as an attended station serviced by two return NSW TrainLink Sydney to Melbourne and Goulburn to Griffith train services and 18 coach services.
As reported recently by The Southern Wire, Transport for NSW is planning to upgrade Yass Junction station to improve safety and accessibility – but its distance from the Yass CBD is still recognised as a major to barrier to local residents wanting to catch a train due to the lack of connecting public services.
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