Strathfieldhornsby, sydneysutherland, sydenhambankstown and milsons. North strathfield is located 15 kilometres west of the sydney central business district, in the local government area of the city of canada bay. There was no thought of a railway station at what was then known as redmyre until the late 1870s. Flemington is located 16 kilometres west of the sydney central business district, in the local government area of the municipality of strathfield. This station is very busy at peak hours during the weekdays. Sydney railway station the second 1874 sydney railway station terminus also known as redfern. Lines not far westwards of strathfield station and entered from columbia lane. Strathfield railway station is a heritagelisted railway station located on the main suburban line. Strathfield railway station nsw trains wiki fandom. Strathfield heritage all about the history and heritage. Barter books is lucky to be located in part of a superb old victorian railway station designed by william bell in 1887.
It is located 12 kilometres west of the sydney central business and is the administrative centre of strathfield council. We are working on volumes to cover the scottish and southern regions for later in the year with the western region to follow in 2021. This line passed through the area now known as strathfield. The history of strathfield suburb profiles ray white concord. The concord heritage society also possesses the minute books of the new station committee, together. Meadowbank station opened on 1 september 1887 as meadow bank, being renamed meadowbank on 6 november 1927. North strathfield station opened on 9 june 1918 as an island platform with two faces. Our thanks are extended to ron for this contribution to the history of concord. Strathfield railway station, new south wales trove. The station is heritagelisted in the state heritage register for new south wales.
Chatswood to strathfield 6 ways to travel via train, and. Samuel haslam owned various grants beside the creek from 1804. Strathfield was the name of one of the large homes of the local area. Arhs have a railway resource centre located in redfern nsw that holds a vast collection of railway books, historical photos, railway documents and ephemera. The sub station was finally opened on 27 august 1928 and connected to the ultimo and white bay power stations for the new city electric railway. Kestrel railway books publishes books about british railway history. Strathfield and strathfield south are separate suburbs, to the south history. Alternatively, transport nsw operates a bus from burwood station, burwood rd, stand f to rockdale station, railway st, stand f every 15 minutes. To the south of the station, the line crosses the parramatta river via the john whitton bridge. Strathfield is known as a regional centre for education and strathfield railway station is a major transport hub.
In the late 1800s, it was a regular little city at the station. There we changed and waited for the branch line train to hayes station. Londons underground history of tube station names hilliam. Strathfield railway station is an heritagelisted railway station located on the main suburban line in the sydney suburb of strathfield in the municipality of strathfield. The list will also disseminate information regarding the railroad station historical society. A station was built on a new site in 1900, and yet again in 1922.
There is a free council car park available for the public beside the town square. Strathfield town centre is located beside strathfield railway station, one of the most interconnected railway stations in all of sydney, as well as being a major bus terminal. Opening of the sydney to parramatta railway, with the viceregal train driven by william sixsmith, would have passed what is now strathfield station at about 11. The homebush railway station is a heritagelisted railway station located on the main suburban line in homebush in the municipality of strathfield local government area of new south wales, australia. The strathfieldhomebush district historical society has been working with strathfield council in developing an exhibition on wwi, which is focused on the strathfield district and its people who participated in the war effort. Train, bus and taxi stop information for strathfield station, including facilities and accessibility information, where available.
To help stop the spread of covid19 the luggage room at central station is closed. Dec 19, 2012 cityrail trains at strathfield station in full hd 1080p. The photograph shows the remnant heritage brick boundary wall. Strathfield heritage all about the history and heritage of. The first burwood station, was opened on 26 september 1855 at a. Find directions to local railway stations in strathfield, nsw 25 with ease. What companies run services between strathfield station, nsw, australia and rockdale station, nsw, australia. The area between flemington railway station and parramatta road is the site of sydney markets.
Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Railroad station historical society depot email list page. This work was the single most significant event in the history of the sydney rail. Strathfield railway station the dictionary of sydney. Rhodes railway station is a heritagelisted railway station located on the main northern line, serving the sydney suburbs of rhodes and liberty grove both in city of canada bay, sydney, new south wales, australia. Forum bringing the latest newsissues relating to heritage nsw railway stations and infrastructure covering. The whole line between sydney and parramatta was sparsely populated and remained that way for most of the 19. Large suburban railway station at strathfield where several lines meet. Meadowbank railway station, sydney wikimili, the free. In 1915, strathfield triangle was proposed as a new electric sub station site and new drainage and roadworks built in preparation. You can also board this train at strathfield, parramatta or penrith station. Strathfield is a suburb in the inner west of sydney, in the state of new south wales, australia. The rshs depot email list provides a forum for subscribers for the exchange of information related to railroad depots, stations, and other railroad structures. Dundurn has published an updated version of ron browns popular book the train doesnt stop here anymore.
From inception, passenger services at sefton connected it directly to lidcombe, strathfield and the city circle later known as the inner west line. Parking for rent in everton road, strathfield, new south wales. The 1892 subway entrance is identified by the wider footpath and stepped paving on which the two pedestrians are. History of strathfield local government area strathfield. This work was the single most significant event in the history of the sydney rail system. Strathfield railway station, sydney wikimedia commons. Find parking costs, opening hours and a parking map of all strathfield car parks, street parking, parking meters and private garages. On this day, the first railway line in nsw was opened. The railway line through what is known as strathfield was opened in 1855.
Car parking opposite strathfield railway station, strathfield. North strathfield railway station is located on the main northern line, serving the sydney suburb of north strathfield. North strathfield station is the first station on the northern strathfield to hornsby line beyond the junction of the northern and western lines at strathfield. There are also a small strip of shops, restaurants, cafes and a police shopfront. Strathfield and strathfield south are separate suburbs, to the south. The publication contains a number of references and pictures of stations in ontario and across canada. A social history by jeffrey richards and john m mackenzie 1986 along with the oxford companion to british railway history, this is the. To create a travel itinerary from parramatta to strathfield railway station, please create a travel plan by entering parramatta to strathfield railway station as the start and end location respectively along with the destinations you want to travel through. A few steps away from strath field railway station bus stop. The service runs from central through to broadmeadow on the main north railway line to newcastle interchange on the newcastle railway line, and services the hawkesbury river region, the. Sefton railway station wikimili, the free encyclopedia. It involved a shooting rampage at strathfield plaza that left eight dead, including the gunman, and six more woundedsee also history of strathfield, new south wales commercial area. Ashfield railway station a history ashfield railway station on 14th may 2018, taken form station street on the northern side of the rail corridor facing towards sydney. Origins of north strathfield station city of canada bay heritage.
Reinforced concrete and monier pipe construction co. It is served by sydney trains t9 northern line services. Rookwood was named from a title of an 1834 novel by william harrison ainsworth 18051882. All parking spots are time limited and there is no provision for permanent parking. The struggle for a station at north strathfield was very much a peoples struggle. Railway stations in strathfield, nsw 25 australia whereis. Strathfield railway station is a major interchange on the sydney trains network and a hub for buses serving the northern part of the inner west. Strathfield town centre contains strathfield plaza shopping centre which includes woolworths and other stores. Burwood railway station is a heritagelisted railway station located on the main suburban line in the sydney suburb of burwood in the municipality of burwood local government area of new south wales, australia. An illustrated history of railway stations in canada. The strathfield railway station is a heritagelisted railway station located on the main suburban line in the sydney suburb of strathfield in the municipality of strathfield local government area of new south wales, australia. Dec 19, 2019 the strathfield railway station is a heritagelisted railway station located on the main suburban line in the sydney suburb of strathfield in the municipality of strathfield local government area of new south wales, australia. Good detailed book on the social history of railway stations. The suburb of strathfield includes many highrise apartments and a number of shopping centres such as strathfield plaza.
Strathfield parking car parks, street parking, private. North strathfield, new south wales familypedia fandom. Strathfield and homebush rail history strathfield heritage. All travel on xpt and xplorer trains must be prebooked and you are allocated a. From the first passenger railway line in 1855 to where the nsw railways are today. Homebush, new south wales familypedia fandom powered by wikia. It is served by sydney trains t9 northern line services history. Up to that time, the history of strathfield station was consistent. The first central station was near redfern and rail commuters from the west. Now everyone is driving cars and weve lost that social interaction, this book is. Homebush railway station, sydney wikimedia commons. With mouth watering chicken breast schnitzels to traditionally grilled. In 1877 when a railway platform was erected it was renamed strathfied in 1885. The bakehouse quarter the suburbs commercial centre is located opposite the north strathfield railway station.
Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Strathfield railway station is an heritagelisted railway station located on the main suburban line in the sydney suburb of strathfield in the municipality of strathfield local government area of new south wales, australia. Travel from parramatta to strathfield railway station. You can book seats on nsw trainlink regional services online, over the. You can also view alerts and find departing services, and view the public transport map.
In 1911, jjc bradfield, an engineer in the department of public works, put forward a proposal to the public works committee for an underground city loop, with a highlevel bridge across the harbour to carry trains to the north shore, and railway extensions to the northern beaches, eastern suburbs, the south, and west of sydney. Find all the transport options for your trip from strathfield to five dock right here. Oct 16, 2017 the struggle for a station at north strathfield was very much a peoples struggle. The committee adopted bradfields plan and he was appointed. The 22km great trunk line operated from sydney redfern to parramatta with stations at newtown, ashfield, burwood, homebush and parramatta junction at granville. The first section of public railway line built in nsw was from redfern station sydney to parramatta on the 26th september 1855. Many trains and buses arrive at strathfield station, and we offer a free shuttle bus between the station and the campus. This opened in may 1980 replacing the original iron lattice bridge. Homebush railway station is an heritagelisted railway station located on the main suburban line in homebush in the municipality of strathfield local government area of new south wales, australia.
The station is located on burwood road, close to major shops and schools, and has platforms on all six of the tracks through the station. Nsw heritage railway stations and infrastructure posts. These are mostly on the southern side of the station along with a large taxi stand and bus terminal. A covered car parking space available for rent in a premium location in everton road strath field.
The strathfield homebush district historical society has been working with strathfield council in developing an exhibition on wwi, which is focused on the strathfield district and its people who participated in the war effort. More commercial developments can be found on nearby concord road. Karens books specializes in railroad, train, and transportation books from morning sun, four ways west, kalmbach, motorbooks, indiana university press, and others. As the population of the strathfield district then known as redmire grew, local people wished to form their own council so they could have a say in how their district developed and was managed. There are 6 ways to get from chatswood to strathfield by subway, train, bus, taxi, car or towncar.
Murrurundi railway station 10 muswellbrook railway station 10 n narrabri railway station 12, p port macquarie coach terminal 109 gordon st 1517 q quirindi railway station 10 s scone railway station 10 singleton railway station 10 somerton roadhouse, cnr oxley hwy and racecourse road 18, 19 strathfield railway station, albert. Kevin robertson books specialist retailer of british railway and model train books. Situated in one of sydneys oldest suburbs acus strathfield campus is well located. Nov 15, 2014 the english railway station is an accessible, engaging and comprehensively illustrated general history of the architectural development and social history of the british railway station, from the dawn of the railway age to the ravages of the 1960s and the station s rebirth at the end of the 20th century. In 1924, a third platform was added on the western side. Strathfield railway station c1920 the dictionary of sydney. This is an oblique view from fence line, looking towards the platforms. Strathfield railway station, new south wales creator. Burwood is a major station on the main suburban line in the suburb of burwood in sydney. The first platforms were opened as redmyre in 1877. Strathfield railway triangle and flyover nsw environment, energy.
Sefton railway station is located on the main south line, serving the sydney suburb of sefton. In the early 1900s there had been a general acknowledgment of the need for a station between strathfield and concord west by the nsw railway commissioners, but an alleged shortage of money the cost was reckoned to be about. Care should be taken to comply with the signs erected in councils car parks. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner.
Strathfield railway triangle and flyover nsw environment. North strathfield is a suburb in the innerwest of sydney, in the state of new south wales, australia. Situated in one of sydneys oldest suburbs, our mount saint mary campus is steeped in history, but. Thomas keneally, author of books such as schindlers ark known in some countries as schindlers list, the chant of jimmie blacksmith, and the great shame, is an alumnus of st patricks college, strathfield, and grew up in homebush on the northern side of the railway line. The australian railway historical society arhs is the key organisation in australia who research the history of the nsw railways. It was designed and built by the new south wales government railways and opened on 26 september 1855. You can take a train from strathfield station to rockdale station via redfern station in around 30 min. Strathfield council operates a number of free car parks throughout the municipality for short term parking in town and neighbourhood centres. Orion fine arts, strathfield, nsw, australia, 2001. Railway electrification in australia and new zealand sydney.
Strathfield to five dock 5 ways to travel via line 407 bus. Indicates the name of the station as it would have appeared within applicable railway. Strathfield railway station is a major interchange on the sydney trains and nsw trainlink networks and for buses serving the inner west. You can also view alerts and find departing services, and view the. Origins of north strathfield station city of canada bay. With the completion of the bankstown line extension from birrong, a small number of services were added through the station between liverpool and bankstown. Rome2rio makes travelling from strathfield to five dock easy. No station was provided at strathfield, the closest stations were burwood and flemington. This book is the story of the hundred years of the sydneymelbourne railway connection.
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