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{{Short description|Railway station in New South Wales, Australia}}
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{{Infobox station
{{Infobox station
| name = Newcastle Interchange
| name = Newcastle Interchange
| type =
| other_name =
| image = [[File:Artist Impression Wickham Transport Interchange.jpg|300px]]
| style = Transport for NSW
| caption = Artist's impression of the interchange
| type =
| image = Newcastle_Interchange_Exterior.jpg
| address = Cnr Beresford St and Stewart Ave, [[Wickham, New South Wales|Wickham]], [[New South Wales]]
| caption = The interchange from Stewart Avenue, <br/>November 2022
| country = Australia
| address = Station Street, [[Wickham, New South Wales|Wickham]]
| coordinates = {{coord|-32.924753|151.760727|region:AU-NSW_type:railwaystation|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| elevation =
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| operator = [[Transport for New South Wales]]
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| bicycle =
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| operator = [[Transport for NSW]]
| disabled = Yes
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* [[Central Coast & Newcastle Line|Central Coast & Newcastle]]
| levels =
* [[Hunter Line|Hunter]]
| parking =
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| structure = Ground
| distance = {{convert|165.60|km}} from [[Central railway station, Sydney|Sydney Central]]
| web = [http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects-wickham-transport-interchange Transport for NSW]
| former = Wickham Transport Interchange (development)
| platform = 3 (1 side, 1 island)
| opening = Scheduled late-2017
| tracks = 3
| other = {{TFNSW|T}} {{TFNSW|B|0.08|Buses in Newcastle, New South Wales}} {{TFNSW|L|0.08|Newcastle Light Rail#Newcastle Interchange}}
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| opened = 15 October 2017
| rebuilt =
| electrified = Yes
| passengers = *958,680 (year)
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| pass_system = Sydney Trains, NSW TrainLink
| 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>
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'''Newcastle Interchange''' is a [[transport hub|transport interchange]] serving the city of [[Newcastle, New South Wales]], Australia. It serves as the terminus for [[Central Coast & Newcastle Line]] and [[Hunter Line]] train services, [[Newcastle Light Rail]] services and [[Newcastle Transport]] bus routes.
'''Newcastle Interchange''' is an under-construction [[transport hub|transport interchange]] situated in the [[Newcastle, New South Wales|Newcastle]] suburb of [[Wickham, New South Wales|Wickham]], [[New South Wales]]. The interchange will house a [[Newcastle Interchange railway station|railway station]], serviced by [[NSW TrainLink]] and redeveloped from a station originally built in the 1930s, a [[light rail]] stop servicing as the western terminus of the [[Newcastle Light Rail]], a bus stop to be serviced by [[Newcastle Transport]], and a taxi rink.<ref name=TransportNSWJul14>[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/projects/Wickham_Transport_Interchange_REF_Summary_July_14.pdf Wickham Transport Interchange] Transport for NSW July 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/revitalisation-newcastle-cbd-continues-wickham-interchange-gets-green-light Revitalisation of Newcastle CBD continues as Wickham interchange gets the green light] Transport for NSW 14 November 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects-wickham-transport-interchange Wickham Transport Interchange] Transport for NSW</ref> The interchange was scheduled to open in late-2016, but a legal challenge over the line's closure delayed the commencement of construction. Construction commenced in May 2016 with a scheduled late-2017 completion date.<ref>[http://ourtransport.revitalisingnewcastle.com.au/wickham-interchange Improving infrastructure at Wickham] Revitalising Newcastle</ref>


Located in the inner Newcastle suburb of [[Wickham, New South Wales|Wickham]], it is to the west of the former [[Wickham railway station, New South Wales|Wickham station]]. The railway station opened 15 October 2017 with light rail services commencing on 17 February 2019.
==Development==

The design for the new interchange was released by [[Transport for New South Wales]] in July 2015.<ref>[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/revitalising-newcastle-design-revealed-wickham-transport-interchange Revitalising Newcastle: Design revealed for Wickham transport interchange] Transport for NSW</ref> The government purchased land adjacent to the transport interchange site in September 2015.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Harris|first1=Michelle|title=Sky's the limit for super Store: state buys site adjacent to interchange|url=http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3391625/skys-the-limit-for-super-store/?cs=305|work=Newcastle Herald|date=29 September 2015}}</ref> Originally to be named Wickham Transport Interchange, in December 2015 Transport for NSW lodged a proposal with the [[Geographical Names Board of New South Wales]] to have the station name changed to Newcastle Interchange.<ref>[http://www.gnb.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/207477/GNB_-_Newcastle_Interchange.pdf Proposal to assign a Newcastle station name] Geographical Names Board of New South Wales 11 December 2015</ref><ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-12/27newcastle-interchange27-name-proposed-for-new-station/7023026 Newcastle Interchange name proposed for new Wickham station] ''[[ABC News (Australia)|ABC News]]'' 12 December 2015</ref> This was confirmed in December 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/new-transport-hub-don-name-newcastle-interchange|title=New transport hub to don the name 'Newcastle Interchange' {{!}} Transport for NSW - Corporate|website=www.transport.nsw.gov.au|access-date=2016-12-22}}</ref><ref>[http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4373683/from-wycombe-to-newcastle-new-interchange-named/ New Wickham Interchange officially named Newcastle Interchange] ''Newcastle Herald'' 22 December 2016</ref>
==History==
As part of its plans to revitalise the Newcastle central business district, the [[Newcastle railway line]] was closed east of [[Hamilton railway station, New South Wales|Hamilton]] on 25 December 2014 to allow construction of the Newcastle Light Rail line.<ref>[https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/2784964/last-train-leaves-newcastle-station-video/?cs=303 Last train leaves Newcastle station] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141225213501/http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2784964/last-train-leaves-newcastle-station-video/?cs=303 |date=25 December 2014 }} ''[[Newcastle Herald]]'' 26 December 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.revitalisingnewcastle.com.au/downloads/file/documents/WICKHAMREFSUMMARYFINAL.pdf Wickham Transport Interchange] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141225091422/http://www.revitalisingnewcastle.com.au/downloads/file/documents/WICKHAMREFSUMMARYFINAL.pdf |date=25 December 2014 }} Transport for NSW July 2014</ref><ref name="transport.nsw.gov.au">[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/revitalisation-newcastle-cbd-continues-wickham-interchange-gets-green-light Revitalisation of Newcastle CBD continues as Wickham interchange gets the green light] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129135407/http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/revitalisation-newcastle-cbd-continues-wickham-interchange-gets-green-light |date=29 November 2014 }} Transport for NSW 14 November 2014</ref> Included in the project was a transport interchange.<ref>[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/projects/Wickham_Transport_Interchange_REF_Summary_July_14.pdf Wickham Transport Interchange] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203145136/http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/projects/Wickham_Transport_Interchange_REF_Summary_July_14.pdf |date=3 February 2016 }} Transport for NSW July 2014</ref><ref name="transport.nsw.gov.au"/><ref>[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects-wickham-transport-interchange Wickham Transport Interchange] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615190205/http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects-wickham-transport-interchange |date=15 June 2016 }} Transport for NSW</ref>
[[File:Newcastle_Interchange_Concourse.jpg|left|thumb|Concourse]]
The design for the new interchange was released by [[Transport for NSW]] in July 2015.<ref>[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/revitalising-newcastle-design-revealed-wickham-transport-interchange Revitalising Newcastle: Design revealed for Wickham transport interchange] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616085555/http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/revitalising-newcastle-design-revealed-wickham-transport-interchange |date=16 June 2016 }} Transport for NSW</ref> Originally to be named Wickham Transport Interchange, in December 2015, Transport for NSW lodged a proposal with the [[Geographical Names Board of New South Wales]] to have the station name changed to Newcastle Interchange.<ref>[http://www.gnb.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/207477/GNB_-_Newcastle_Interchange.pdf Proposal to assign a Newcastle station name] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160222004000/http://www.gnb.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/207477/GNB_-_Newcastle_Interchange.pdf |date=22 February 2016 }} Geographical Names Board of New South Wales 11 December 2015</ref><ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-12/27newcastle-interchange27-name-proposed-for-new-station/7023026 Newcastle Interchange name proposed for new Wickham station] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160208045745/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-12/27newcastle-interchange27-name-proposed-for-new-station/7023026 |date=8 February 2016 }} ''[[ABC News (Australia)|ABC News]]'' 12 December 2015</ref> This was confirmed in December 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/new-transport-hub-don-name-newcastle-interchange|title=New transport hub to don the name 'Newcastle Interchange' {{!}} Transport for NSW - Corporate|website=www.transport.nsw.gov.au|access-date=2016-12-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170625025736/https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/new-transport-hub-don-name-newcastle-interchange|archive-date=25 June 2017|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>[https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/4373683/from-wycombe-to-newcastle-new-interchange-named/ New Wickham Interchange officially named Newcastle Interchange] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161223150724/http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4373683/from-wycombe-to-newcastle-new-interchange-named/ |date=23 December 2016 }} ''Newcastle Herald'' 22 December 2016</ref>

Construction commenced in May 2016 after being delayed by a legal challenge to the line's closure.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160411051324/http://ourtransport.revitalisingnewcastle.com.au/wickham-interchange Improving infrastructure at Wickham] Revitalising Newcastle</ref> The railway station was opened on 15 October 2017 by then Transport Minister [[Andrew Constance]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20171013053717/https://transportnsw.info/news/2017/timetable-change-central-coast-newcastle-line-hunter-line Timetable changes Central Coast & Newcastle Line and Hunter Line] Transport for New South Wales 1 October 2017</ref><ref>[https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/4988613/all-stops-to-wickham-transport-interchange-opens/ Glorious day: Newcastle Interchange at Wickham opens] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171016122145/http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4988613/all-stops-to-wickham-transport-interchange-opens/ |date=16 October 2017 }} ''Newcastle Herald'' 15 October 2017</ref> Light rail services commenced on 17 February 2019.<ref>[https://transportnsw.info/news/2019/light-rail-in-newcastle-opening-from-monday-18-february Light rail in Newcastle opening from Monday 18 February] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190204122512/https://transportnsw.info/news/2019/light-rail-in-newcastle-opening-from-monday-18-february |date=4 February 2019 }} Transport for NSW 3 February 2019</ref>

A [[World War I]] honour roll was placed at the end of platform 1. Originally installed at Wickham Superior Public School, it was donated to the [[Newcastle Museum]] after the school had to be demolished following the [[1989 Newcastle earthquake]].<ref>[http://www.nbnnews.com.au/2017/10/16/interchange-to-feature-a-piece-of-local-history/ Interchange to feature a piece of local history] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201040122/http://www.nbnnews.com.au/2017/10/16/interchange-to-feature-a-piece-of-local-history/ |date=1 December 2017 }} ''[[NBN Television]]'' 16 October 2017</ref>


==Services==
==Services==
{{External media|float=left|image1=[https://transportnsw.info/document/4993/newcastle-interchange-station-map-wcag.pdf Newcastle Interchange Public Transport Map, 2020] by [[Transport for NSW]]}}
{{main article|Newcastle Interchange railway station}}
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Wickham Transport Interchange will be serviced by [[NSW TrainLink]] [[Central Coast & Newcastle Line]] services to and from [[Central railway station, Sydney|Sydney Central]]<ref name=CentralCoastTimetable>{{Cite New South Wales transport timetables|Central Coast & Newcastle}}</ref> and [[Hunter Line]] services to and from [[Maitland railway station|Maitland]], [[Muswellbrook railway station|Muswellbrook]], [[Scone railway station|Scone]], [[Telarah railway station|Telarah]] and [[Dungog railway station|Dungog]].<ref name=HunterTimetable>{{Cite New South Wales transport timetables|Hunter}}</ref>


===Heavy rail===
[[Newcastle Light Rail]] services will operate through the Newcastle central business district to Pacific Park.<ref>[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/newcastle-light-rail-announced Newcastle Light Rail Announced] Transport for NSW 23 May 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/05/23/4010610.htm Light rail route for city finally unveiled] ''[[ABC News (Australia)|ABC News]]'' 23 May 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2302447/light-rail-decision-draws-mixed-reactions/?cs=12 Light rail decision draws mixed reactions] ''[[Newcastle Herald]]'' 23 May 2014</ref><ref>[https://cdn.fairfaxregional.com.au/lounews/23RAILMAP3.pdf Map] Fairfax Regional</ref>
Newcastle Interchange is serviced by NSW TrainLink [[Central Coast & Newcastle Line]] services to and from [[Gosford railway station|Gosford]] & [[Central railway station, Sydney|Sydney Central]]<ref name=CentralCoastTimetable>{{Cite New South Wales transport timetables|Central Coast & Newcastle}}</ref> and [[Hunter Line]] services to and from [[Maitland railway station|Maitland]], [[Singleton railway station, New South Wales|Singleton]], [[Muswellbrook railway station|Muswellbrook]], [[Scone railway station|Scone]], [[Telarah railway station|Telarah]] and [[Dungog railway station|Dungog]].<ref name=HunterTimetable>{{Cite New South Wales transport timetables|Hunter}}</ref>


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=== Light rail ===
[[Newcastle Light Rail]] services commenced on 17 February 2019 and operate from Newcastle Interchange through the Newcastle City Centre to [[Newcastle Light Rail#Newcastle Beach|Newcastle Beach]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140625003649/https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/newcastle-light-rail-announced Newcastle Light Rail Announced] Transport for NSW 23 May 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/05/23/4010610.htm Light rail route for city finally unveiled] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180219052229/http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/05/23/4010610.htm|date=19 February 2018}} ''ABC News'' 23 May 2014</ref><ref>[https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/2302447/light-rail-decision-draws-mixed-reactions/?cs=12 Light rail decision draws mixed reactions] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140524023910/http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2302447/light-rail-decision-draws-mixed-reactions/?cs=12|date=24 May 2014}} ''Newcastle Herald'' 23 May 2014</ref><ref>[https://cdn.fairfaxregional.com.au/lounews/23RAILMAP3.pdf Map] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140524024806/https://cdn.fairfaxregional.com.au/lounews/23RAILMAP3.pdf|date=24 May 2014}} Fairfax Regional</ref>

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===Bus===
In September 2015, the former Newcastle & Suburban Co-Operative store building adjacent to the transport interchange was purchased as the site for a proposed bus interchange.<ref>[https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/3391625/skys-the-limit-for-super-store/?cs=305 Sky's the limit for super Store: state buys site adjacent to interchange] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151001085339/http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3391625/skys-the-limit-for-super-store/?cs=305 |date=1 October 2015 }} ''Newcastle Herald'' 29 September 2015</ref> Demolition commenced in June 2018 and the new bus interchange opened on 5 July 2020.<ref>[http://revitalisingnewcastle.nsw.gov.au/assets/Projects/Newcastle-Bus-Interchange/0076-TfNSW-Newcastle-Bus-Interchange-REF-A4-WEB.pdf Newcastle Bus Interchange: Review of Environmental Factors] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170909191844/http://revitalisingnewcastle.nsw.gov.au/assets/Projects/Newcastle-Bus-Interchange/0076-TfNSW-Newcastle-Bus-Interchange-REF-A4-WEB.pdf |date=9 September 2017 }} Revitalising Newcastle July 2017</ref><ref>[http://www.nbnnews.com.au/2017/07/24/old-newcastle-store-building-to-go-for-bus-interchange/ Old Newcastle Store Building to go for bus interchange] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170909191045/http://www.nbnnews.com.au/2017/07/24/old-newcastle-store-building-to-go-for-bus-interchange/ |date=9 September 2017 }} ''NBN Television'' 24 July 2017</ref><ref>[https://www.railexpress.com.au/ref-paper-out-for-planned-newcastle-bus-interchange/ RET paper out for proposed Newcastle bus interchange] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170909192517/https://www.railexpress.com.au/ref-paper-out-for-planned-newcastle-bus-interchange/ |date=9 September 2017 }} ''Rail Express'' 31 July 2017</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/5354491/whats-in-store-90-metre-towers-confirmed-for-iconic-city-site/|title=NSW Government, Doma Group announce plans for redevelopment of The Store in Newcastle West|publisher=Newcastle Herald|date=20 April 2018|access-date=19 August 2019|archive-date=19 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190819025514/https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/5354491/whats-in-store-90-metre-towers-confirmed-for-iconic-city-site/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://transportnsw.info/news/2020/newcastle-bus-interchange-opening-sunday-5-july|title=Newcastle Bus Interchange opening Sunday 5 July|publisher=Transport Info NSW|access-date=3 July 2020|archive-date=3 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200703065851/https://transportnsw.info/news/2020/newcastle-bus-interchange-opening-sunday-5-july|url-status=live}}</ref>

'''Stand A'''

- 10X to [[Charlestown, New South Wales|Charlestown]] Express (Weekdays only)

- 22 to [[Charlestown, New South Wales|Charlestown]] via [[Merewether, New South Wales|Merewether]] & [[The Junction, New South Wales|The Junction]]

- 130 to [[Newcastle Airport (New South Wales)|Newcastle Airport]] - [[Salamander Bay]] - [[Nelson Bay, New South Wales|Nelson Bay]] - [[Fingal Bay]]

- 131 to [[Newcastle Airport (New South Wales)|Newcastle Airport]] - [[Salamander Bay]] - [[Nelson Bay, New South Wales|Nelson Bay]] - [[Shoal Bay, New South Wales|Shoal Bay]] (Express, weekdays only)

- 138 to [[Salt Ash, New South Wales|Salt Ash]] - [[Newcastle Airport (New South Wales)|Newcastle Airport]] - [[Fern Bay, New South Wales|Fern Bay]] - [[Lemon Tree Passage, New South Wales|Lemon Tree Passage]]

- 140 to [[Mayfield, New South Wales|Mayfield]] - [[Hexham, New South Wales|Hexham]] - [[Tomago]] - [[Raymond Terrace]]

- 266 to [[Wallsend, New South Wales|Wallsend]] - [[Glendale, New South Wales|Glendale]] - [[Edgeworth, New South Wales|Edgeworth]] - [[West Wallsend]] - [[Seahampton, New South Wales|Seahampton]]

'''Stand B''' - Arrivals Only

'''Stand C'''

- 150 to [[Broadmeadow, New South Wales|Broadmeadow]] - [[Raymond Terrace]] - [[Karuah, New South Wales|Karuah]] - [[Tea Gardens, New South Wales|Tea Gardens]] - [[Hawks Nest, New South Wales|Hawks Nest]] - [[Bulahdelah, New South Wales|Bulahdelah]] - [[Forster-Tuncurry]] - [[Taree]]

- 151 to [[Broadmeadow, New South Wales|Broadmeadow]] - [[Raymond Terrace]] - [[Bulahdelah, New South Wales|Bulahdelah]] - [[Forster, New South Wales|Forster]] - [[Taree]]

- 152 to [[Hexham, New South Wales|Hexham]] - [[Raymond Terrace]] - [[Karuah, New South Wales|Karuah]] - [[Tea Gardens, New South Wales|Tea Gardens]] - [[Hawks Nest, New South Wales|Hawks Nest]]

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==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category-inline}}
*[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects-wickham-transport-interchange Wickham Transport Interchange - Transport for NSW]
*[https://transportnsw.info/stop?q=10101165#/ Newcastle Interchange details] [[Transport for NSW]]

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Latest revision as of 05:57, 24 November 2024

Newcastle Interchange
The interchange from Stewart Avenue,
November 2022
General information
LocationStation Street, Wickham
Australia
Coordinates32°55′28″S 151°45′35″E / 32.924332°S 151.759759°E / -32.924332; 151.759759
Owned byTransport Asset Holding Entity
Operated byTransport for NSW
Line(s)
Distance165.60 kilometres (102.90 mi) from Sydney Central
Platforms3 (1 side, 1 island)
Tracks3
Connections
Construction
Structure typeGround
AccessibleYes
Other information
StatusStaffed
WebsiteTransport for NSW
History
Opened15 October 2017
ElectrifiedYes
Previous namesWickham railway station
Passengers
2023[2]
  • 958,680 (year)
  • 2,627 (daily)[1] (Sydney Trains, NSW TrainLink)
Services
Preceding station NSW TrainLink Following station
Terminus Central Coast & Newcastle Line Hamilton
towards Central
Hunter Line Hamilton
towards Dungog or Scone
Preceding station Newcastle Light Rail Following station
Terminus Newcastle Light Rail Honeysuckle
towards Newcastle Beach
Location
Map of the inner suburbs of Newcastle, New South Wales
Map of the inner suburbs of Newcastle, New South Wales
Newcastle Interchange
Location within Newcastle, Australia

Newcastle Interchange is a transport interchange serving the city of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. It serves as the terminus for Central Coast & Newcastle Line and Hunter Line train services, Newcastle Light Rail services and Newcastle Transport bus routes.

Located in the inner Newcastle suburb of Wickham, it is to the west of the former Wickham station. The railway station opened 15 October 2017 with light rail services commencing on 17 February 2019.

History

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As part of its plans to revitalise the Newcastle central business district, the Newcastle railway line was closed east of Hamilton on 25 December 2014 to allow construction of the Newcastle Light Rail line.[3][4][5] Included in the project was a transport interchange.[6][5][7]

Concourse

The design for the new interchange was released by Transport for NSW in July 2015.[8] Originally to be named Wickham Transport Interchange, in December 2015, Transport for NSW lodged a proposal with the Geographical Names Board of New South Wales to have the station name changed to Newcastle Interchange.[9][10] This was confirmed in December 2016.[11][12]

Construction commenced in May 2016 after being delayed by a legal challenge to the line's closure.[13] The railway station was opened on 15 October 2017 by then Transport Minister Andrew Constance.[14][15] Light rail services commenced on 17 February 2019.[16]

A World War I honour roll was placed at the end of platform 1. Originally installed at Wickham Superior Public School, it was donated to the Newcastle Museum after the school had to be demolished following the 1989 Newcastle earthquake.[17]

Services

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External image
image icon Newcastle Interchange Public Transport Map, 2020 by Transport for NSW

Heavy rail

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Newcastle Interchange is serviced by NSW TrainLink Central Coast & Newcastle Line services to and from Gosford & Sydney Central[18] and Hunter Line services to and from Maitland, Singleton, Muswellbrook, Scone, Telarah and Dungog.[19]

Platform Line Stopping pattern Notes
1 services to Gosford & Sydney Central [18]
services to Maitland, Telarah, Dungog, Singleton, Muswellbrook & Scone[19]
2 services to Gosford & Sydney Central [18]
services to Maitland, Telarah, Dungog, Singleton, Muswellbrook & Scone[19]
3 services to Gosford & Sydney Central [18]
services to Maitland, Telarah, Dungog, Singleton, Muswellbrook & Scone[19]

Light rail

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Newcastle Light Rail services commenced on 17 February 2019 and operate from Newcastle Interchange through the Newcastle City Centre to Newcastle Beach.[20][21][22][23]

Track layout
Legend
 to Hamilton
2
1
3
Stewart Avenue
Newcastle Light Rail

Bus

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In September 2015, the former Newcastle & Suburban Co-Operative store building adjacent to the transport interchange was purchased as the site for a proposed bus interchange.[24] Demolition commenced in June 2018 and the new bus interchange opened on 5 July 2020.[25][26][27][28][29]

Stand A

- 10X to Charlestown Express (Weekdays only)

- 22 to Charlestown via Merewether & The Junction

- 130 to Newcastle Airport - Salamander Bay - Nelson Bay - Fingal Bay

- 131 to Newcastle Airport - Salamander Bay - Nelson Bay - Shoal Bay (Express, weekdays only)

- 138 to Salt Ash - Newcastle Airport - Fern Bay - Lemon Tree Passage

- 140 to Mayfield - Hexham - Tomago - Raymond Terrace

- 266 to Wallsend - Glendale - Edgeworth - West Wallsend - Seahampton

Stand B - Arrivals Only

Stand C

- 150 to Broadmeadow - Raymond Terrace - Karuah - Tea Gardens - Hawks Nest - Bulahdelah - Forster-Tuncurry - Taree

- 151 to Broadmeadow - Raymond Terrace - Bulahdelah - Forster - Taree

- 152 to Hexham - Raymond Terrace - Karuah - Tea Gardens - Hawks Nest

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. ^ Last train leaves Newcastle station Archived 25 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine Newcastle Herald 26 December 2014
  4. ^ Wickham Transport Interchange Archived 25 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine Transport for NSW July 2014
  5. ^ a b Revitalisation of Newcastle CBD continues as Wickham interchange gets the green light Archived 29 November 2014 at the Wayback Machine Transport for NSW 14 November 2014
  6. ^ Wickham Transport Interchange Archived 3 February 2016 at the Wayback Machine Transport for NSW July 2014
  7. ^ Wickham Transport Interchange Archived 15 June 2016 at the Wayback Machine Transport for NSW
  8. ^ Revitalising Newcastle: Design revealed for Wickham transport interchange Archived 16 June 2016 at the Wayback Machine Transport for NSW
  9. ^ Proposal to assign a Newcastle station name Archived 22 February 2016 at the Wayback Machine Geographical Names Board of New South Wales 11 December 2015
  10. ^ Newcastle Interchange name proposed for new Wickham station Archived 8 February 2016 at the Wayback Machine ABC News 12 December 2015
  11. ^ "New transport hub to don the name 'Newcastle Interchange' | Transport for NSW - Corporate". www.transport.nsw.gov.au. Archived from the original on 25 June 2017. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  12. ^ New Wickham Interchange officially named Newcastle Interchange Archived 23 December 2016 at the Wayback Machine Newcastle Herald 22 December 2016
  13. ^ Improving infrastructure at Wickham Revitalising Newcastle
  14. ^ Timetable changes Central Coast & Newcastle Line and Hunter Line Transport for New South Wales 1 October 2017
  15. ^ Glorious day: Newcastle Interchange at Wickham opens Archived 16 October 2017 at the Wayback Machine Newcastle Herald 15 October 2017
  16. ^ Light rail in Newcastle opening from Monday 18 February Archived 4 February 2019 at the Wayback Machine Transport for NSW 3 February 2019
  17. ^ Interchange to feature a piece of local history Archived 1 December 2017 at the Wayback Machine NBN Television 16 October 2017
  18. ^ a b c d "Central Coast & Newcastle line timetable". Transport for NSW.
  19. ^ a b c d "Hunter line timetable". Transport for NSW.
  20. ^ Newcastle Light Rail Announced Transport for NSW 23 May 2014
  21. ^ Light rail route for city finally unveiled Archived 19 February 2018 at the Wayback Machine ABC News 23 May 2014
  22. ^ Light rail decision draws mixed reactions Archived 24 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine Newcastle Herald 23 May 2014
  23. ^ Map Archived 24 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine Fairfax Regional
  24. ^ Sky's the limit for super Store: state buys site adjacent to interchange Archived 1 October 2015 at the Wayback Machine Newcastle Herald 29 September 2015
  25. ^ Newcastle Bus Interchange: Review of Environmental Factors Archived 9 September 2017 at the Wayback Machine Revitalising Newcastle July 2017
  26. ^ Old Newcastle Store Building to go for bus interchange Archived 9 September 2017 at the Wayback Machine NBN Television 24 July 2017
  27. ^ RET paper out for proposed Newcastle bus interchange Archived 9 September 2017 at the Wayback Machine Rail Express 31 July 2017
  28. ^ "NSW Government, Doma Group announce plans for redevelopment of The Store in Newcastle West". Newcastle Herald. 20 April 2018. Archived from the original on 19 August 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  29. ^ "Newcastle Bus Interchange opening Sunday 5 July". Transport Info NSW. Archived from the original on 3 July 2020. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
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