Cowan railway station
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 Cowan | |
|---|---|
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| Newcastle & Central Coast Line | |
| Station code | CWN |
| Town | Cowan |
| Street(s) | Pacific Highway |
| Distance from Central Station | 48.81 km |
| Altitude (above sea level) | 200 m |
| Types of stopping trains | Intercity |
| 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 |
| Station facilities | Link |
Cowan railway station is a station on the Main North railway line in the small village of Cowan, New South Wales. It consists of two side-platforms with at-grade access. Cowan is served by the Intercity Newcastle & Central Coast line.
History
Cowan station opened in 1890.[1] The station is considered the northernmost suburban station for ticketing purposes, however suburban trains now terminate at Berowra one station to the south. Cowan was a terminating point for CityRail suburban services until January 1992.[2]
Transport links
Shorelink runs one service via Cowan railway station:
- Route 592 - Limited service - North to Brooklyn and Mooney Mooney, south to Hornsby station[3]
Platforms and services
| Platform | Line | Stopping pattern | Notes |
| 1 | Central Coast & Newcastle Line | Intercity services to Hornsby and Central (via Strathfield) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Central Coast & Newcastle Line | Intercity services to Gosford, Wyong and Newcastle |
Trackplan
Track layout at Cowan
Looking north with Building on platform 1
Neighbouring stations
| Preceding station | NSW Trainlink | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hawkesbury River towards Newcastle |
Newcastle and Central Coast Line | towards Central |
References
- ↑ Cowan station. NSWrail.net. Retrieved 14 March 2010.
- ↑ "CityRail launches new timetable" Railway Digest February 1992 page 45
- ↑ Route 592 Transdev Shorelink Buses
External links
Coordinates: 33°35′35″S 151°10′17″E / 33.59313333°S 151.1714722°E
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