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List Of Closed Adelaide Railway Stations
This lists closed, demolished or otherwise defunct railway stations, lines or branches in Adelaide and South Australia. Adelaide suburban network Closed stations There are two closed stations on the passenger railway network in the city of Adelaide, South Australia that have not been demolished, both along the Belair railway line, Belair line: *Clapham railway station, Adelaide, Clapham (closed 28 April 1995) *Hawthorn railway station, Adelaide, Hawthorn (closed 28 April 1995) Demolished stations There are several stations along current railway routes that have been closed and demolished: ;Belair railway line *Keswick railway station, Adelaide, Keswick (closed and demolished 2013; replaced by nearby Adelaide Showground railway station, Adelaide Showground) *Mile End Goods railway station, Mile End Goods (closed 1994) *Showground Central railway station, Showground Central (seasonal-use temporary structure, used 2003–2013; replaced by Adelaide Showground) *Sleeps Hill railway ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adelaide
Adelaide ( ) is the capital city of South Australia, the state's largest city and the fifth-most populous city in Australia. "Adelaide" may refer to either Greater Adelaide (including the Adelaide Hills) or the Adelaide city centre. The demonym ''Adelaidean'' is used to denote the city and the residents of Adelaide. The Traditional Owners of the Adelaide region are the Kaurna people. The area of the city centre and surrounding parklands is called ' in the Kaurna language. Adelaide is situated on the Adelaide Plains north of the Fleurieu Peninsula, between the Gulf St Vincent in the west and the Mount Lofty Ranges in the east. Its metropolitan area extends from the coast to the foothills of the Mount Lofty Ranges, and stretches from Gawler in the north to Sellicks Beach in the south. Named in honour of Queen Adelaide, the city was founded in 1836 as the planned capital for the only freely-settled British province in Australia. Colonel William Light, one of Adelaide's foun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Islington Works Railway Station, Adelaide
Islington Works railway station was located on the Gawler railway line located in the inner northern Adelaide suburbs of Regency Park and Kilburn to serve the adjacent Islington Railway Workshops. It is located from Adelaide station, but is now closed, along with the workshop. Both platforms are 50 metres in length. The station was first closed in 2000, with all trains running express, and demolished in 2020, due to the Gawler line electrification project. To the west of the station lies the Australian Rail Track Corporation Adelaide-Crystal Brook line. References Disused railway stations in South Australia Railway stations closed in 2000 Buildings and structures demolished in 2020 Railway stations in Australia opened in 1986 Railway stations in Australia closed in the 2000s {{SouthAustralia-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Brighton Railway Station
South Brighton railway station is a former railway station on the Seaford line in Adelaide, South Australia. It was located about 15.8 kilometres from Adelaide station. The station closed in 1976, and was demolished shortly after, A newer station was built 200 metres to the south of that station in the same year. The old subway that went below the old station was in use until the early 1990s, but has now been filled in and replaced with a ground level passenger walkway. Adjacent to the old station is a disused delicatessen (now residential) building that served the station's passengers, and then the local population until the early 1990s. References Thompson MH. "The Goodwood - Brighton - Willunga line." ARHS bulletin, 336, October, 1965. Disused railway stations in South Australia Railway stations in Australia closed in 1976 {{SouthAustralia-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seaford Railway Line
The Seaford railway line is a suburban commuter line in Adelaide, South Australia. History Before the extension of the line to Noarlunga Centre in 1978, the Willunga line ran from Hallett Cove station on a different route through Reynella, Morphett Vale and Hackham to Willunga (south-east of Noarlunga). It closed in 1969 and in September 1972 a track-removal train removed the tracks, and for six years Noarlunga had no train service. The South Australian Railways and its successor, the State Transport Authority, extended the current railway southwards in stages from Hallett Cove to cater for increasing residential development in the southern area. Opening dates for passenger services were: Hallett Cove Beach on 30 June 1974; Christie Downs on 25 January 1976 (This was a temporary terminus just north of Beach Road and adjacent to Hyacinth Crescent, and was in a different location to the current Christie Downs station, which opened in November 1981.); and Noarlunga Centre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Haven Railway Station
North Haven railway station is located on the Outer Harbor line. Adelaide Metro 23 February 2014 Situated in the north-western Adelaide
Adelaide ( ) is the capital city of South Australia, the state's largest city and the fifth-most populous city in Australia. "Adelaide" may refer to either Greater Adelaide (including the Adelaide Hills) or the Adelaide city centre. The dem ... suburb of North Haven, it is 20.5 kilometres from [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Torrens Bridge Railway Station
Torrens Bridge railway station was a short-lived railway station on the Outer Harbor line in North Adelaide. The location of the station was east of Bonython Park. It was located about from Adelaide station. The station was opened in 1883 as the result of a petition from a pressure group on behalf of residents of North Adelaide. Facilities consisted of two side platforms, buildings on both platforms and a footbridge between them. As its name suggests, the station was located just north of the railway bridge that crossed the River Torrens. Before the station closed, it was the closest station to Adelaide station, but Mile End Mile End is a district of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets in the East End of London, England, east-northeast of Charing Cross. Situated on the London-to-Colchester road, it was one of the earliest suburbs of London. It became part of the m ... is now the closest. The station was closed in 1888 and demolished shortly after. It was the first railw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Largs Pier Hotel
Largs Pier Hotel is located on the corner of The Esplanade and Jetty Road in Largs Bay, South Australia. Opening The Largs Pier Hotel opened in 1882 on the same day as the Largs Bay Railway and Pier. Believed to be 23 December according to The Port Adelaide Historical Society. Immigration From 1882 till around 1892 the Largs Pier was the primary port of call for New Australians travelling from Europe. Many of these immigrants spent their first nights in Australia at the hotel. Music The Largs Pier Hotel has a rich history of live performances. Jimmy Barnes has such fond memories of playing at the venue that he wrote a song in 2010 honouring the Hotel, "Largs Pier Hotel", which appears on his '' 30:30 Hindsight'' Album. AC/DC frontman Bon Scott met his wife, Irene Thornton at the Hotel after a performance in 1974. Other acts to play at the venue include Lobby Loyde, Split Enz, The Angels, Cold Chisel and Billy Thorpe. In addition to Mississippi, Skyhooks, Little River Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Largs Railway Station, Adelaide
Largs railway station is located on the Outer Harbor line. Situated in the north-western Adelaide suburb of Largs Bay, it is 15.5 kilometres from Adelaide station. History Largs station was opened in 1907. A short line to Largs Jetty branched off just south of the station, but this closed in 1908. Originally, Largs station had a centre track in that space that was connected between both tracks and used as holding siding for trains, hence why the gap between the platforms is unusually wider than most stations. In 2014, some minor works were undertaken on the station to provide help with patrons from a nearby retirement village on Jetty Road. This included two new ramps on the Jetty Road side of the station, and parts of the platform was raised for wheelchairs."Largs Railway Station Upgrade" ''Railway Digest ''Railway Digest'' is a monthly magazine, published in Sydney, covering contemporary railways of Australia. Overview The magazine's publisher is the Australian Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Largs Jetty Railway Station
Largs ( gd, An Leargaidh Ghallda) is a town on the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire, Scotland, about from Glasgow. The original name means "the slopes" (''An Leargaidh'') in Scottish Gaelic. A popular seaside resort with a pier, the town markets itself on its historic links with the Vikings and an annual festival is held each year in early September. In 1263 it was the site of the Battle of Largs between the Norwegian and the Scottish armies. The National Mòd has also been held here in the past. History There is evidence of human activity in the vicinity of Largs which can be dated to the Neolithic era. The Haylie Chambered Tomb in Douglas Park dates from c. 3000 BC. Largs evolved from the estates of North Cunninghame over which the Montgomeries of Skelmorlie became temporal lords in the seventeenth century. Sir Robert Montgomerie built Skelmorlie Aisle in the ancient kirk of Largs in 1636 as a family mausoleum. Today the monument is all that remains of the old kir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
St Clair Railway Station
St Clair railway station is located on the Outer Harbor line in South Australia. Situated in the north-western Adelaide suburb of Cheltenham, it is 8.6 kilometres from Adelaide station. History Construction of St Clair station began in June 2013, with the station opening on 23 February 2014. It is the official replacement for the Cheltenham Racecourse railway station Cheltenham Race Course railway station serves Cheltenham Racecourse on the outskirts of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. On the ex-Great Western Railway Cheltenham to Stratford line, the station opened in 1912 to serve the new raceco ..., which closed in 2009 and was later demolished. In late 2016, the station was ranked as one of the best stations in the western suburbs based on 5 criteria. The reasons cited included: "Very clean, fine paintwork, no graffiti and no smell. Area well landscaped." Services by platform Transport links References External links {{Adelaide Metro railway ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cheltenham Racecourse Railway Station, Adelaide
Cheltenham Racecourse railway station was located on the Outer Harbor line, serving Cheltenham Park Racecourse in Adelaide. History The station opened in 1895 as Cheltenham, serving both rail passengers and race-goers. In the early 1910s a siding with a step-down platform was provided east of Cheltenham Parade to provide direct access to the racecourse. This siding was used on race days only and closed a few decades later. In 1959, an island-platform station opened 500 metres outbound from the original station and was named Cheltenham. The original station was renamed Cheltenham Racecourse, and was restricted to raceday services only. On 21 February 2009, Cheltenham Park Racecourse closed to make way for new housing developments, and in June 2012, the station was demolished. With the development of the suburb of St Clair on the former racecourse site, construction of St Clair station began in June 2013, with the station opening on 23 February 2014."Adelaide Metro service ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Outer Harbor Railway Line
The Outer Harbor railway line is a suburban branch line in Adelaide, South Australia. It runs from Adelaide station through the north western suburbs to Port Adelaide and Outer Harbor. It is 21.9 kilometres in length, and shares part of its run with the Grange line. It is operated by Adelaide Metro. Since 2016, the line has been used as a shuttle for cruise liner passengers heading for Adelaide, with additional services provided. History Opening in 1856, the inaugural railway between Adelaide and Port Dock railway station was the second railway in the colony of South Australia, and the first government-owned railway in the British Empire. Port Adelaide junction was created when the railway was extended to cross the Port River to Le Fevre Peninsula. As industry developed on the west side of the Port River, and deeper harbour was required. Initially, this was at Semaphore, with the railway extended in 1882 as the now-closed Semaphore railway line to service the overseas ship ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
