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The Langebaanweg Train Station was established in 1912 as part of the railway network serving the West Coast region of the Western Cape. The station was built to support the growing agricultural and mining industries in the area, particularly the transport of salt, fish, and later, military supplies. Its location adjacent to what would become Air Force Base Langebaanweg (established in 1943) made it strategically important during World War II, when the station facilitated the movement of personnel and equipment for the South African Air Force. The station primarily handled freight traffic, with limited passenger services, and its operations declined in the late 20th century as road transport became dominant.

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