In the Second World War several munitions and armaments factories were opened, which resulted in construction of two new industrial branch lines in the Woodville area.
Woodville is occasionally either a waypoint or a destination for excursion passenger trains operated by local rail heritage organisations such as Mainline Steam and Steam Incorporated.
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Woodville was the railhead of the line from Napier until the line was completed through the Manawatu Gorge, connecting it with Palmerston North in 1891.
At Woodville Railway Station, the Palmerston North - Gisborne Line meets the Wairarapa Line and a balloon loop permits through running via the Wairarapa to Wellington.
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Weekday peak services run every 20-30 min, with the majority also running express between Adelaide and Woodville.