West Ryde, NSW, Australia
S 33° 48.464 E 151° 05.397
56H E 323202 N 6257522
A three-platform suburban system on Sydney's Northern Line.
Waymark Code: WMH7HZ
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 06/03/2013
Views: 10
West Ryde is a mid-sized station located about 18 kilometres from the Sydney CBD on the Northern Line to Epping. It serves as a stop for suburban and some inter-city (Gosford, Wyong and Newcastle) trains.
An elevated walkway connects Platforms 1 and 2 to Platform 3, which is adjacent to the bus stops and car park. The ticket office and a small concession stand sits on the elevated walkway.
According to Wikipedia: The station was opened as Ryde station on 17 September 1886. Ryde station's name was changed to West Ryde on 8 October 1945.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes
Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?:
Still well in use!
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Northern Line
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
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