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{{Short description|Railway station in New South Wales, Australia}}
{{Use Australian English|date=January 2015}}
{{Use Australian English|date=January 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2012}}
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{{Infobox station
{{Infobox station
|name = Koolewong
|name = Koolewong
|type =
|type =
|style = NSW TrainLink intercity
|style = NSW TrainLink
|image = Koolewong railway station.jpg
|image = Koolewong Railway Station.jpg
|image_size =
|image_size =
|image_caption = Southbound view from Platform 2 in December 2007
|image_caption = Southbound view from Platform 1, November 2022
|address = Brisbane Water Drive, [[Koolewong]]
|address = Brisbane Water Drive, [[Koolewong]]
|country = Australia
|country = Australia
|coordinates = {{coord|-33.4664|151.3186|region:AU-NSW_type:railwaystation|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
|coordinates = {{coord|-33.4664|151.3186|region:AU-NSW_type:railwaystation|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
|elevation = 9m
|elevation = {{convert|9|m|abbr=on}}
|distance = 74.82 kilometres from [[Central railway station, Sydney|Central]]
|distance = {{convert|74.82|km|abbr=on}} from [[Central railway station, Sydney|Sydney Central]]
|line = [[Main Northern railway line|Main Northern]]
|line = [[Main Northern railway line|Main Northern]]
|other = {{TFNSW|B}}
|other = {{TFNSW|B}}
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|parking =
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|opened = 29 November 1920
|opened = {{start date and age|1920|11|29|df=y}}
|closed =
|closed =
|rebuilt =
|rebuilt =
|electrified = Yes
|electrified = Yes
|disabled = Yes
|accessible = Assisted access
|code = [[List of New South Wales railway station codes|KWG]]
|code = [[List of New South Wales railway station codes|KWG]]
|owned = [[Transport Asset Holding Entity]]
|owned = [[Transport Asset Holding Entity]]
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| passengers =
| passengers = 100 (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>
*29,160 (year)
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| pass_year = 2013
*80 (daily)<ref name="note1">This figure is the number of entries and exits of a year combined averaged to a day.</ref>
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| pass_rank = 247
| 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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{{s-line|system=NSW TrainLink intercity|line=Central Coast & Newcastle|previous=Woy Woy|next=Tascott}}
|line2=CCN|left2=Tascott|right2=Woy Woy
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|web = [https://transportnsw.info/stop?q=10101136#/ Transport for NSW]
|web = [https://transportnsw.info/stop?q=10101136#/ Transport for NSW]
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==Platforms and services==
==Platforms and services==
Koolewong has two side platforms. It is serviced by [[NSW TrainLink]] [[Central Coast & Newcastle Line]] services travelling from [[Central railway station, Sydney|Sydney Central]] to [[Newcastle Interchange|Newcastle]].<ref name=Timetable>{{Cite New South Wales transport timetables|Central Coast & Newcastle}}</ref> Platform 1 is about 4 cars long and platform 2 is about 2 cars long.
Koolewong has two side platforms. It is serviced by [[NSW TrainLink]] [[Central Coast & Newcastle Line]] services travelling from [[Central railway station, Sydney|Sydney Central]] to [[Newcastle Interchange|Newcastle]].<ref name=Timetable>{{Cite New South Wales transport timetables|Central Coast & Newcastle}}</ref> Platform 1 is about 4 cars long and platform 2 is about 2 cars long but only the rear car open its doors.


{{Sydney Trains platform box
{{Sydney Trains platform box
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|p2stop = Services to [[Gosford railway station|Gosford]], [[Wyong railway station|Wyong]] & [[Newcastle Interchange|Newcastle]]
|p2stop = Services to [[Gosford railway station|Gosford]], [[Wyong railway station|Wyong]] & [[Newcastle Interchange|Newcastle]]
|p2notes = <ref name=Timetable/>}}
|p2notes = <ref name=Timetable/>}}

<gallery>

Koolewong_Railway_Station_Level_crossing.jpg|Level crossing and station entrance
Koolewong Railway Station Platform 1.jpg|Basic station facilities on platform 1
Koolewong Railway Station Bus stop.jpg|Bus stop on Brisbane Water Drive
</gallery>


==Transport links==
==Transport links==
[[Busways (New South Wales)|Busways]] operate two routes via Koolewong station:
[[Busways]] operates two bus routes via Koolewong station, under [[Outer Sydney Metropolitan Bus Service Contracts|contract]] to [[Transport for NSW]]:
*55: [[Gosford railway station|Gosford station]] to [[Ettalong Beach]]<ref>{{Cite New South Wales transport timetables|C55}}</ref>
*55: [[Gosford railway station|Gosford station]] to [[Ettalong Beach]]<ref>{{Cite New South Wales transport timetables|C55}}</ref>
*70: [[Gosford Hospital]] to Ettalong Beach<ref>{{Cite New South Wales transport timetables|C70}}</ref>
*70: [[Gosford railway station|Gosford station]] to Ettalong Beach<ref>{{Cite New South Wales transport timetables|C70}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Railway stations in Australia opened in 1920]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Australia opened in 1920]]
[[Category:Regional railway stations in New South Wales]]
[[Category:Regional railway stations in New South Wales]]
[[Category:Short-platform railway stations in New South Wales, 2 cars]]
[[Category:Short-platform railway stations in New South Wales, 4 cars]]
[[Category:Main North railway line, New South Wales]]
[[Category:Main North railway line, New South Wales]]

Latest revision as of 03:16, 28 December 2024

Koolewong
Southbound view from Platform 1, November 2022
General information
LocationBrisbane Water Drive, Koolewong
Australia
Coordinates33°27′59″S 151°19′07″E / 33.4664°S 151.3186°E / -33.4664; 151.3186
Elevation9 m (30 ft)
Owned byTransport Asset Holding Entity
Operated byNSW TrainLink
Line(s)Main Northern
Distance74.82 km (46.49 mi) from Sydney Central
Platforms2 side
Tracks2
Connections
Construction
Structure typeGround
AccessibleAssisted access
Other information
Station codeKWG
WebsiteTransport for NSW
History
Opened29 November 1920; 104 years ago (1920-11-29)
ElectrifiedYes
Passengers
2023[2]
  • 29,160 (year)
  • 80 (daily)[1] (NSW TrainLink)
Services
Preceding station NSW TrainLink Following station
Tascott
towards Newcastle Interchange
 Central Coast & Newcastle Line Woy Woy
towards Central

Koolewong railway station is located on the Main Northern line in New South Wales, Australia. It serves the southern Central Coast suburb of Koolewong opening on 29 November 1920.[3]

Koolewong was originally known as "Glenrock" but the name Koolewong was selected by the NSW Railways and the locality subsequently also became known as Koolewong.[4]

Platforms and services

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Koolewong has two side platforms. It is serviced by NSW TrainLink Central Coast & Newcastle Line services travelling from Sydney Central to Newcastle.[5] Platform 1 is about 4 cars long and platform 2 is about 2 cars long but only the rear car open its doors.

Platform Line Stopping pattern Notes
1 Services to Sydney Central [5]
2 Services to Gosford, Wyong & Newcastle [5]
  • Level crossing and station entrance
    Level crossing and station entrance
  • Basic station facilities on platform 1
    Basic station facilities on platform 1
  • Bus stop on Brisbane Water Drive
    Bus stop on Brisbane Water Drive
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Busways operates two bus routes via Koolewong station, under contract to Transport for NSW:

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. ^ Koolewong Station NSWrail.net
  4. ^ Newsletter of the Brisbane Water Historical Society Cooranbean Courier August 2017
  5. ^ a b c "Central Coast & Newcastle line timetable". Transport for NSW.
  6. ^ "Busways route 55". Transport for NSW.
  7. ^ "Busways route 70". Transport for NSW.
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