Wynyard railway station, Sydney

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Wynyard
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servicearea7=North West Metro
"(under planning)"
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code=WYD|suburb=Sydney|street=George St
Pitt St
Clarence St
Carrington St
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Suburban limited stops|platforms=6|tracks=4|platform_arr=3 island
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Wynyard is a major underground CityRail station in the central business district of Sydney, Australia, 2.05 km from Central.

History

The station opened on 28 February 1932. Wynyard was originally constructed with six platforms (indeed the existing four platforms are still numbered from 3 to 6.) The original intention was that Platforms 1 and 2 would eventually serve the eastern pair of railway tracks across Sydney Harbour Bridge, and in the interim they were used to terminate the tram services that operated over those tracks from the bridge's opening in 1932 until 1958. After these tram services were withdrawn, the space occupied by platforms 1 and 2 was converted into the current underground car park, and the eastern rail tracks on the bridge were replaced by two extra road lanes. The disused tunnel and ramp that formerly connected the station to the eastern rail tracks can still be seen, mirroring those still in use to the west of the bridge.

The station was linked to the City Circle on 22 January 1956.

tation Configuration

Wynyard station currently has two levels, each with two platforms. The upper level serves the North Shore line, whilst the lower level serves lines traversing the City Circle. Both lines run south under York Street from Wynyard to Town Hall. There is no connection between the rails of these two lines at Wynyard.

The passenger concourse is on an intermediate level between the upper and lower platforms. Wynyard is connected via underground passageways to several surrounding buildings and shopping arcades and is located immediately below Wynyard Park. Direct access via tunnels is possible to George Street, Hunter Street, Pitt Street, Clarence Street and Kent Street. Escalators connect the station concourse with York Street (emerging underneath Transport House) and Carrington Street (under Wynyard Park).

The station is equipped with Easy Access for wheelchairs.

It has two NewsLink stores, George St Concourse and York St Concourse. [http://www.hdsretailaspac.com.au/ls_stores_detail.asp?page=11&l=0&b=3 NewsLink Store Locations] (accessed April 6, 2008)]

Platforms/Service

The station services the CityRail trains of several lines: the North Shore line, the Northern line and the lines served by the City Circle, namely the Bankstown Line, the Airport & East Hills Line, and the Southern Line. Although there were stairs between former Platforms 1 and 2 and platforms 5 and 6 (which are still in existence, although boarded up), the only access between platforms is via the concourse.

Platform 1: (top level):"Not currently used" - former tram platform

Platform 2: (top level):"Not currently used" - former tram platform

Platform 3: (upper level):Northern line alt - all stations and limited stops services to Eastwood and Hornsby.:Western line alt - all stations and limited stops services to Blacktown, Riverstone, Richmond, Penrith and Emu Plains.:Blue mountains line - AM peak hour intercity services to Springwood.

Platform 4: (upper level):Northern line alt - all stations services to North Sydney.:North shore line alt - all stations services to Lindfield, Gordon, Hornsby and Berowra; Pm peak hour intercity services to Wyong or Gosford via Chatswood.:Blue mountains line - Am peak hour intercity services to North Sydney.

Platform 5: (lower level):Inner west line alt - all stations and limited stops services to Ashfield, Cabramatta and Liverpool via Regent's Park.:South line alt - all stations and limited stops services to Glenfield and Campbelltown via Granville.:East hills line alt - all stations services around the City Circle (anticlockwise: next stop Town Hall).:Bankstown line alt - all stations services around the City Circle (anticlockwise: next stop Town Hall).

Platform 6: (lower level):Inner west line alt - all stations services around the City Circle (clockwise: next stop Circular Quay).:South line alt - all stations services around the City Circle (clockwise: next stop Circular Quay).:Bankstown line alt - all stations services to Bankstown, Lidcombe and Liverpool via the City Circle (clockwise: next stop Circular Quay) and Sydenham.:East hills line alt - all stations and limited stops services to Kingsgrove, Glenfield, Campbelltown and Macarthur via the City Circle (clockwise: next stop Circular Quay) and the Airport; peak and off-peak services, all stations to East Hill and limited stops to Campbelltown and Macarthur via the Airport; peak hour express services to Campbelltown and Macarthur via the City Circle and Sydenham (clockwise: next stop Circular Quay) and East Hills.

Bus Services

Above the railway station is the Sydney Buses Wynyard station terminus. A large number of Sydney Buses services originate from this stop. They are:

Stand A:

*243 - to Spit Junction - (Brady Street near Military Road).
*244 - to Chowder Bay - (Chowder Bay Road).
*245 - to Cremorne - (Military Road near Cabramatta Road).
*246 - to Mosman - (The Grove near Edwards Bay Road).
*247 - to Taronga Zoo - (The Esplanade Terminus).
*249 - to Beauty Point - (Pearl Bay Road Terminus).

Stand B:

*111 - Sydney Explorer tourist bus (inbound).
*222 - Bondi Explorer tourist bus (outbound).

Stand C:

*151 - to Mona Vale - (Darley Street near Mona Vale Bus Depot).
*175 - to Brookvale - (Pittwater Rd Nr Bus Depot).
*178 - to Cromer - (South Creek Road near Cromer High School).
*180 - to Collaroy Plateau - (Hall Avenue near Heather Street).
*L80 - to Collaroy Plateau - (Hall Avenue near Heather Street).
*183 - to North Narrabeen - (Namona Street near Oak Street).
*E83 - to Narrabeen - (Pittwater Road near Waterloo Street).
*184 - to Mona Vale - (Darley Street near Mona Vale Bus Depot).
*E84 - to Mona Vale - (Darley Street near Mona Vale Bus Depot).
*185 - to Mona Vale - (Darley Street near Mona Vale Bus Depot).
*L85 - to Mona Vale - (Darley Street near Mona Vale Bus Depot).

Stand D:

*E86 - to Church Point - (Mccarrs Creek Terminus).
*E87 - to Newport - (Seaview Avenue near Robertson Road).
*188 - to Avalon - (Barrenjoey Road near Avalon Pde).
*L88 - to Avalon - (Carreel Head Road near Burrawong Road).
*E88 - to Avalon - (Barrenjoey Road near Careel Head Road).
*E89 - to Avalon - (Barrenjoey Road near Avalon Pde).
*190 - to Palm Beach - (Ocean Pl near Ocean Road).
*L90 - to Palm Beach - (Ocean Pl near Ocean Road).

Stand E:

*169 - to Manly Wharf - (West Esplanade Stand B).
*E69 - to Manly Wharf - (West Esplanade Stand B).
*E72 - to Narraweena - (McIntosh Road near Alfred Street).
*173 - to Cromer - (Howse Cr near Truman Avenue).
*E73 - to Cromer - (Howse Cr near Truman Avenue).

Stand F:

*E70 - to Manly - (Gilbert Street near Belgrave Street).

Stand G:

*E66 - to Frenchs Forest - (Allambie Road near Frenchs Forest Road).
*E76 - to Dee Why - (Howard Avenue near Avon Road).
*E77 - to Dee Why - (Pacific Parade near Sturdee Parade).
*179 - to Collaroy Plateau - (Lantana Avenue near War Veterans Home).
*E79 - to Collaroy Plateau - (Lantana Avenue near War Veterans Home).

Stand H:

*168 - to Brookvale - (Pittwater Rd near Bus Depot).
*E68 - to Brookvale - (Pittwater Rd near Bus Depot).
*171 - to Balgowlah - (White Street near Orchard Street).
*E71 - to Manly Wharf - (West Esplanade near Belgrave Street).

Stand J:

*E65 - to Curl Curl - (Carrington Parade Nr Gardere Avenue).

Stand K:

*201 - to Cremorne - (Benelong Road near Brightmore Street).
*263 - to Crows Nest - (Burlington Street Stand 4).

Stand L:

*205 - to Willoughby - (Stan Street near Willoughby Bus Depot).
*206 - to East Lindfield - (Ulmarra Pl).
*207 - to East Lindfield - (Ulmarra Pl).
*208 - to East Lindfield - (Tryon Road near East Lindfield Primary School).
*210 - to East Lindfield - (Ulmarra Pl).

Stand M:

*202 - to Northbridge - (Sailors Bay Road near Tycannah Road).
*203 - to Castlecrag - (Edinburgh Road Terminus).
*204 - to Northbridge - (Sailors Bay Road near Tycannah Road).

Stand N:

*272 - to Chatswood station Interchange Set Down.
*273 - to Chatswood station Interchange Set Down.

Gallery

Trackplan

Neighbouring stations

References

External links

* [http://www.railpage.com.au/modules/gallery/album880 Leungy's Rail Gallery] - pictures of the former tram platforms 1 & 2 and the connecting tunnels, now converted into a two-storey carpark.
* [http://www.railpage.org.au/neety/trains Neety's Train Page] - station information
* [http://www.nswrail.net New South Wales Railways] - station information

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