Smithfield railway station, Adelaide

Smithfield Interchange
Railways in Adelaide - List of railway stations
Train services
Gawler Central Line
Location
Street Anderson Walk
Suburb Smithfield
Distance from Adelaide 30.2 km
Access by Level pedestrian crossing
Number of platforms 2
History
Opened 1857
Rebuilt 2001
Transfers
Train transfer None
Bus transfer 228 to City

440 & 443 to Munno Para
440, 441, 442 & 451 to Elizabeth
443 to Elizabeth North
451 to Andrews Farm

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Smithfield Interchange is a railway station and bus interchange in the northern Adelaide suburb of Smithfield. It is located on the Gawler Central line, 30.2 kilometres from Adelaide station.[1]

History

Smithfield station opened in 1857 as the original terminus of the main north line, before the line was extended to Gawler in 1860. A station building and ticket office of the same design as those at North Adelaide station were provided. A short branch line running almost due west to the Smithfield munitions storage depot was built during World War II. This branch line was closed around 1961 when part of the depot was closed and the land sold for subdivision.

The original station building and ticket office were demolished during the mid to late 1980s. By that time, the station building had been heavily vandalised. Station shelters like the ones at Dry Creek were installed, and these remained until the current station shelter was erected. At the same time, the western platform was upgraded.

Bus routes

Adelaide Metro Bus Transfers
Stop Number Stand A (Smithfield Interchange)
Route No. Destination & Route Details
440
Munno Para station via Carcoola Road[2]
441
Elizabeth North Loop via Munno Para station[3]
450
Andrews Farm via Curtis Road[4]
451
Andrews Farm via Curtis Road[5]
Adelaide Metro Bus Transfers
Stop Number Stand B (Smithfield Interchange)
Route No. Destination & Route Details
228
City via Elizabeth station & Main North Road
(228F express to City from Stop 10)[6]
450
Elizabeth station via Peachey Road[4]
451
Elizabeth station via Peachey Road
(451P runs via Para West Campus)[5]
Adelaide Metro Bus Transfers
Stop Number Stand C (Smithfield Interchange)
Route No. Destination & Route Details
440
Elizabeth station via Hamblynn Road[2]
441
Elizabeth station via Yorketown Road[3]
442
Elizabeth station via Blair Park Drive[7]
FX7
Football Park via Para Hills & Bridge Road
Operates only on selected AFL match days

References

  1. Gawler Central timetable Adelaide Metro 4 February 2013
  2. 1 2 Route 440 Adelaide Metro
  3. 1 2 Route 441 Adelaide Metro
  4. 1 2 Route 450 Adelaide Metro
  5. 1 2 Route 451 Adelaide Metro
  6. Route 228 Adelaide Metro
  7. Route 442 Adelaide Metro

External links

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Coordinates: 34°40′56″S 138°41′12″E / 34.6822°S 138.6866°E / -34.6822; 138.6866

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