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Retreat railway station

Coordinates: 34°03′36″S 18°27′47″E / 34.06°S 18.463°E / -34.06; 18.463
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Retreat
Metrorail station
General information
LocationStation Road, Retreat, 7945, Cape Town
South Africa
Coordinates34°03′36″S 18°27′47″E / 34.06°S 18.463°E / -34.06; 18.463
Owned byPRASA
Line(s)
Platforms1 side platform, 1 island
Tracks3
ConnectionsGolden Arrow Bus Services, Mini bus taxis
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
Services
Preceding station Metrorail Western Cape Following station
Heathfield
towards Cape Town
Southern Line Steen berg
towards Simon's Town
Cape Flats Line Terminus
Location
Retreat is located in Cape Town
Retreat
Retreat
Location in Cape Town
Retreat is located in South Africa
Retreat
Retreat
Location in South Africa

Retreat railway station is a Metrorail station in Retreat, a suburb of Cape Town. It is a stop on the Southern Line and serves as the terminus of the Cape Flats Line. The station is located next to a terminus of Golden Arrow Bus Services and a large minibus taxi rank, forming a major transport interchange for the South Peninsula region.

The station building is on the western side of the line, attached to Platform 1. Platforms 2 and 3 are on an island. The platforms are connected by two pedestrian bridges. In normal operation, Platform 1 is used for northbound trains (travelling towards Cape Town), and Platform 2 is used for southbound trains.

Notable places nearby

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  • Blue Route Mall
  • Retreat Central Recreational Area