Parnell Opens

Shortly after the heavy rain lashing Auckland eases up, AM 443 stops at Parnell on a Southern Line service to Papakura

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AM 443 departs Parnell up the grade towards Newmarket

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AM 646 on an Onehunga Line services passes through Parnell. Onehunga Line trains do not stop at Parnell

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AM 646 passes through Parnell on its way to Britomart

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AM 701 drifts down the grade into Parnell station on its way from Papakura. All Southern Line trains stop at Parnell

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AM 701 pulls into Parnell station citybound

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AM 701 stops at Parnell, Auckland's newest railway station

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Heading for Swanson, AM 240 pulls into Parnell station. Western Line trains stop at Parnell on evenings and weekends only

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AM 240 pulls into Parnell while AM 701 looks on

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Returning to Onehunga, AM 646 passes through Parnell station

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AM 646 runs through Parnell before hitting the grade to Newmarket

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AM 646 passes the platforms at Parnell

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AM 659 pulls into Parnell station at the bottom of the grade from Parnell tunnel

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AM 659 stops at Parnell station

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AM 701 arrives back at Parnell en route to Papakura

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AM 701 stops next to the old Newmarket station building at Parnell

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Parnell station is right next to the site of the old Mainline Steam depot, and was a factor in the decision to terminate the lease on the buildings

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At time of opening, Parnell is a basic station, with simple shelter and no disabled access. However the station is not yet finished and a bridge will be installed for cross-platform access as well as disabled access and better shelter

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The citybound platform at Parnell provides basic shelter from the elements

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Parnell station from the footpath leading to the southbound platform. The old Newmarket station building has been installed on this platform and provides for more shelter for passengers returning home in the evenings

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Temporary stairs give access to the southbound platform at Parnell, until permanent ramps are installed

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The PIDs at Parnell are of the new style, as also seen at Otahuhu station

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New signage, the same style installed elsewhere on the Western Line, has been installed at Parnell

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