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On November 1 1960 Christchurch Railway Station was officially opened by Minister of Railways Michael Moohan. The station was based on Moorehouse Avenue and replaced an earlier railway station that had been in place since 1877 on the same street. The actual station, as built on the site of the existing station, followed the original design fairly closely differing primarily where an additional storey was added to the front of the main building. Construction was piecemeal, with the first stage being the completion of the new main platform in 1953, followed by final completion and official opening on 1 November 1960. The decline in popularity of rail for passenger transport and the change in handling practices for goods traffic eventually contributed to the decision to close this station and to redevelop the site for other commercial interests. The station café closed on 25 May 1990, and the station itself was sold the following year.

On 4 September 2010 the building's clock tower was damaged during an earthquake. The damage was found to be superficial and temporary repairs were made. Further damage was sustained in the earthquake on 22 February 2011. Its condition was assessed and found to require significant repairs and strengthening and demolition work started in late 2012.

Reference: ACGO 8363 IA31 9/190 (R21153642)

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