Martins Creek railway station

Martins Creek
Location Martins Creek Road, Martins Creek
Australia
Coordinates 32°33′31″S 151°37′07″E / 32.558669°S 151.6185°E / -32.558669; 151.6185Coordinates: 32°33′31″S 151°37′07″E / 32.558669°S 151.6185°E / -32.558669; 151.6185
Owned by RailCorp
Operated by NSW TrainLink
Line(s) North Coast
Distance 218.53 km (135.79 mi) from Central
Platforms 1
Tracks 2
Construction
Structure type Ground
Disabled access Yes
Other information
Station code MCR
Website Sydney Trains
History
Opened 14 August 1911
Services
Preceding station   NSW TrainLink   Following station
towards Dungog
Hunter Line
North Coast Line
Dungog to Maitland
towards Newcastle

Martins Creek railway station is located on the North Coast line in New South Wales, Australia opening on 14 August 1911.[1] It serves the town of Martins Creek. It is served by NSW TrainLink Hunter line services travelling between Hamilton (Newcastle) and Dungog.

Platforms & services

Martins Creek consists of a single platform. The original 1911 weatherboard building was demolished in 2009 and replaced by a waiting shelter.[2]

It is served by NSW TrainLink Hunter line services travelling between Hamilton (Newcastle) and Dungog. There are five services in each direction on weekdays, with three on Saturdays and two on Sundays.[3]

Opposite the platform is a siding leading to Martins Creek Ballast Quarry. This was sold in December 2012 by RailCorp to the Daracon Group.[2]

Platform Line Stopping pattern Notes
1 Endeavour/Hunter railcar services to Dungog & Hamilton (Newcastle) (2-5 per day) [3]

References

  1. ↑ Martins Creek Station NSWrail.net
  2. 1 2 Martins Creek Railway Station NSW Environment & Heritage
  3. 1 2 "Hunter line timetable" (PDF). NSW Trainlink. 18 April 2015.

External links

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