Homai 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 opened in 1875. 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.
Daily boardings were measured as 338 in 2003. This figure had jumped to 936 by 2010. The station was upgraded in 2006 with a modern shelter, platform lighting and a much longer platform installed.

Access

As part of the Level Crossing Removal Programme, the level crossings that previously provided access to the station were removed. The level crossings were replaced with a ramp from Browns Road. Construction of the ramp was completed in January 2025.

Services

Auckland One Rail, on behalf of Auckland Transport, operates suburban services to Britomart and Pukekohe via Homai. The typical weekday off-peak timetable is:
Homai station is served by bus route 365 while bus route 361 also passes close by.