Riverstone railway station

Riverstone
Western Line
Station code RVS
Suburb Riverstone
Street(s) Railway Terrace
Distance from Central Station 45.96 km
Altitude (above sea level) ? m
Types of stopping trains Suburban all stops
Suburban limited stops
Number of platforms 2
Number of tracks 2
Platform arrangement 2 Side
Type of station Ground
Ticket barriers No
Transfers available Bus
Disabled access Yes (Assisted)
Station facilities Link

Riverstone is a station on the CityRail Richmond line, the suburban railway system of Sydney, Australia. It serves Riverstone, a residential and commercial area. The station has a crossing loop with platforms on the main line and the crossing loop. The two side platforms have street access, providing the station with Easy Access for wheelchairs.

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History

The station opened in 1864 upon completion of the rail line to Richmond. Until 1992, Riverstone was the terminating point for electric passenger services to and from Sydney. Prior to 1991, passengers would change for a 2 car diesel train to complete their journey to Richmond. In 1991, electrification was completed to Richmond and the train was replaced by a two-car electric set. After an upgrade to the electric supply in 1992, through trains operated between Sydney and Richmond, and Riverstone became an intermediate terminating point.

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
Western Line all stations and limited stops services to Blacktown and Central; then on to the ■North Shore Line.
Western Line all stations services to Richmond.

Transport links

Busways runs three routes to and from Riverstone railway station:

NightRide service N71 operates on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings between Richmond and Town Hall

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Trackplan

Neighbouring stations

Preceding station   CityRail   Following station
towards Richmond
 Western Line
Richmond Branch
towards Central