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Date: 1876 : ? Type: Railway Station Status: Extant Street: Baring St   Click to view map Coordinates: 33° 38' 22.9" S19° 2

The Worcester Railway Station in South Africa was built in 1876, coinciding with the arrival of the railway line in the town. This was part of the broader expansion of the Cape Government Railways from Cape Town (reaching Wellington in 1863) toward the interior, including Kimberley. The station spurred economic growth in the area by facilitating transport for travelers and goods.