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{{Short description|Railway station in New South Wales, Australia}}
{{Use Australian English|date=May 2017}}
{{Use Australian English|date=May 2017}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2012}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2023}}
{{Infobox station
{{Infobox station
| name = Towradgi
| name = Towradgi
| style = NSW TrainLink intercity
| style = NSW TrainLink
| image = Towradgi Train Station 2018.jpg
| image = Towradgi_Railway_Station.jpg
| caption = Southbound view in October 2018
| caption = Southbound view of Platform 2, just after access upgrade, June 2023
| address = Towradgi Road, [[Towradgi]]
| address = Towradgi Road, [[Towradgi, New South Wales|Towradgi]]
| country = Australia
| country = Australia
| coordinates = {{coord|-34.384171|150.901473|region:AU-NSW_type:railwaystation|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|-34.384171|150.901473|region:AU-NSW_type:railwaystation|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| elevation = {{convert|41|ft|m}}
| elevation = {{convert|12|m}}
| distance = 78.02 kilometres from [[Central railway station, Sydney|Central]]
| distance = {{convert|78.02|km}} from [[Central railway station, Sydney|Central]]
| line = [[Illawarra railway line|Illawarra]]
| line = [[South Coast railway line, New South Wales|South Coast]]
| connections =
| connections =
| structure = Ground
| structure = Ground
| platform = 2 side
| platform = 2 side
| tracks = 2
| tracks = 2
| parking =
| parking =
| bicycle =
| bicycle =
| opened = 18 December 1948
| opened = 18 December 1948
| electrified = Yes
| electrified = Yes
| disabled =
| accessible = Yes
| code = [[List of New South Wales railway station codes|TOW]]
| status = * Weekdays:
Staffed: 5.35am to 9.35am
| owned = [[RailCorp]]
* Weekends and public holidays:
⚫
| operator = [[NSW TrainLink]]
Unstaffed
| passengers = 110 (daily)<ref>{{cite web |author=Bureau of Transport Statistics |url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/media/documents/2017/Train%20Statistics%202014.pdf |title=Train Statistics 2014 |publisher=Transport NSW |accessdate=15 July 2018}}</ref>
| code = [[List of New South Wales railway station codes|TOW]]
⚫
| pass_year = 2013
| pass_rank = 244
| owned = [[Transport Asset Holding Entity]]
| pass_system = Sydney Trains, NSW TrainLink
| operator = [[NSW TrainLink]]
| passengers = *38,590 (year)
| mpassengers =
*106 (daily)<ref name="note1">This figure is the number of entries and exits of a year combined averaged to a day.</ref>
⚫
| web = [https://transportnsw.info/stop?q=10101369#/ Transport for NSW]
| pass_year = 2023<ref>{{cite web |title=Train Station Monthly Usage |url=https://opendata.transport.nsw.gov.au/dataset/train-station-entries-and-exits-data |website=Open Data |access-date=26 January 2024}}</ref>
| route_map =
| map_locator =
| pass_rank =
| pass_system = Sydney Trains, NSW TrainLink
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| map_state =
| services =
| mpassengers =
⚫
| web = [https://transportnsw.info/stop?q=10101369#/ Transport for NSW]
{{s-rail|title=NSW TrainLink}}
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| route_map =
{{s-line|system=NSW TrainLink intercity|line=South Coast|previous=Corrimal|next=Fairy Meadow}}
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'''Towradgi railway station''' is located on the [[Illawarra railway line|Illawarra line]] in [[New South Wales]], Australia. It serves the northern [[Wollongong]] suburb of [[Towradgi]] opening on 18 December 1948.<ref>[http://www.nswrail.net/locations/show.php?name=NSW:Towradgi&line=NSW:south_coast:0 Towradgi Station] NSWrail.net</ref>
'''Towradgi railway station''' is located on the [[South Coast railway line, New South Wales|South Coast railway line]] in [[New South Wales]], Australia. It serves the northern [[Wollongong]] suburb of [[Towradgi, New South Wales|Towradgi]] opening on 18 December 1948.<ref>[http://www.nswrail.net/locations/show.php?name=NSW:Towradgi&line=NSW:south_coast:0 Towradgi Station] NSWrail.net</ref>


==Platforms & services==
==Platforms and services==
Towradgi Station has two side platforms serviced by [[NSW TrainLink]] [[South Coast Line|South Coast line]] services travelling from [[Waterfall railway station, Sydney|Waterfall]] and [[Thirroul railway station|Thirroul]] to [[Port Kembla railway station|Port Kembla]]. Some peak hour and late night services operate to [[Central railway station, Sydney|Sydney Central]], [[Bondi Junction railway station|Bondi Junction]] and [[Kiama railway station|Kiama]].
Towradgi Station has two side platforms serviced by [[NSW TrainLink]] [[South Coast Line|South Coast line]] services travelling from [[Waterfall railway station, Sydney|Waterfall]] and [[Thirroul railway station|Thirroul]] to [[Port Kembla railway station|Port Kembla]]. Some peak hour and late night services operate to [[Central railway station, Sydney|Sydney Central]], [[Bondi Junction railway station|Bondi Junction]] and [[Kiama railway station|Kiama]].

An easy access upgrade was completed in May 2023, which saw construction of a lift on the middle of each platform, linked by a new footbridge.<ref>[https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/towradgi] Transport NSW</ref>


{{Sydney Trains platform box
{{Sydney Trains platform box
|p1linename = South Coast Line
|p1linename = South Coast Line
|p1stop = services to [[Thirroul railway station|Thirroul]] & [[Waterfall railway station, Sydney|Waterfall]]<br>peak hour & late night services to [[Central railway station, Sydney|Sydney Central]] & [[Bondi Junction railway station|Bondi Junction]]
|p1stop = services to [[Thirroul railway station|Thirroul]] & [[Waterfall railway station, Sydney|Waterfall]]<br />peak hour & late night services to [[Central railway station, Sydney|Sydney Central]] & [[Bondi Junction railway station|Bondi Junction]]
|p1notes = <ref name=Timetable>{{Cite New South Wales transport timetables|South Coast}}</ref>
|p1notes = <ref name=Timetable>{{Cite New South Wales transport timetables|South Coast}}</ref>
|p2linename = South Coast Line
|p2linename = South Coast Line
|p2stop = services to [[Port Kembla railway station|Port Kembla]]<br>peak hour & late night services to [[Kiama railway station|Kiama]]
|p2stop = services to [[Port Kembla railway station|Port Kembla]]<br />peak hour & late night services to [[Kiama railway station|Kiama]]
|p2notes = <ref name=Timetable/>}}
|p2notes = <ref name=Timetable/>}}

<gallery>
Towradgi_Railway_Station_Platform_2.jpg|Looking south on platform 2
Towradgi_Railway_Station_Entrance.jpg|Entrance on Murray Road
</gallery>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Buildings and structures in Wollongong]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Wollongong]]
[[Category:Railway stations opened in 1948]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Australia opened in 1948]]
[[Category:Regional railway stations in New South Wales]]
[[Category:Regional railway stations in New South Wales]]

Latest revision as of 07:13, 9 October 2024

Towradgi
Southbound view of Platform 2, just after access upgrade, June 2023
General information
LocationTowradgi Road, Towradgi
Australia
Coordinates34°23′03″S 150°54′05″E / 34.384171°S 150.901473°E / -34.384171; 150.901473
Elevation12 metres (39 ft)
Owned byTransport Asset Holding Entity
Operated byNSW TrainLink
Line(s)South Coast
Distance78.02 kilometres (48.48 mi) from Central
Platforms2 side
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeGround
AccessibleYes
Other information
Status
  • Weekdays:

Staffed: 5.35am to 9.35am

  • Weekends and public holidays:
Unstaffed
Station codeTOW
WebsiteTransport for NSW
History
Opened18 December 1948
ElectrifiedYes
Passengers
2023[2]
  • 38,590 (year)
  • 106 (daily)[1] (Sydney Trains, NSW TrainLink)
Services
Preceding station NSW TrainLink Following station
Fairy Meadow
towards Kiama or Port Kembla
 South Coast Line Corrimal
towards Central or Bondi Junction

Towradgi railway station is located on the South Coast railway line in New South Wales, Australia. It serves the northern Wollongong suburb of Towradgi opening on 18 December 1948.[3]

Platforms and services

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Towradgi Station has two side platforms serviced by NSW TrainLink South Coast line services travelling from Waterfall and Thirroul to Port Kembla. Some peak hour and late night services operate to Sydney Central, Bondi Junction and Kiama.

An easy access upgrade was completed in May 2023, which saw construction of a lift on the middle of each platform, linked by a new footbridge.[4]

Platform Line Stopping pattern Notes
1 services to Thirroul & Waterfall
peak hour & late night services to Sydney Central & Bondi Junction		 [5]
2 services to Port Kembla
peak hour & late night services to Kiama		 [5]
  • Looking south on platform 2
    Looking south on platform 2
  • Entrance on Murray Road
    Entrance on Murray Road

References

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  1. ^ This figure is the number of entries and exits of a year combined averaged to a day.
  2. ^ "Train Station Monthly Usage". Open Data. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  3. ^ Towradgi Station NSWrail.net
  4. ^ [1] Transport NSW
  5. ^ a b "South Coast line timetable". Transport for NSW.
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