Como railway station, Sydney

Como
Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line
Station code CMO
Suburb Como
Street(s) Como Parade
Distance from Central Station 21.24 km
Altitude (above sea level) ? m
Types of stopping trains Suburban all stops
Number of platforms 2
Number of tracks 2
Platform arrangement 1 Island
Type of station Ground
Ticket barriers No
Transfers available None
Disabled access No
Station facilities Link

Como railway station is located on the Illawara line of the CityRail network, in the southern Sydney suburb of Como. It consist of an island platform with access via a subway.

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History

The first Como railway station was opened in December 1885 and made Como a popular weekend resort. When a new railway bridge over the Georges River was built adjacent to the original bridge in 1972, the original station was relocated about a kilometre southwards.

The original station platform[1] is still visible today near the southern end of the bridge. The station buildings have been demolished and a power sub-station was built in their place on the platform - most of which remains. There is no public access to the original platform but the subway tunnel under the rail line can still be used.

Platforms and services

The station is served by two trains per hour each way, with additional trains during weekday peak hours.

Platform Line Stopping Pattern Notes
Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line all stations and limited stops services to Hurstville, Central and Bondi Junction via Central
Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line all stations and limited stops services to Sutherland, Cronulla and Waterfall

Accessibility

The station has stairs leading to a subway connected to the streets on either side, and thus does not have Easy Access for wheelchairs.

Transport links

No bus services stop at Como Station.

Gallery

Trackplan

Neighbouring stations

Preceding station   CityRail   Following station
towards Waterfall or Cronulla
Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line

References

  1. ^ Como in the Sixties - Anecdotal Reflections Sim, C.J. Australian Railway Historical Society Bulletin, January, 1993 pp3-11