Fassifern railway station is located on the Main Northern line in

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, Australia. It serves the

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suburb of Fassifern, opening in 1888. The station has three platforms, although only two are in use, the third being the former branch-line platform for the Toronto line that closed in 1990. North of the line is a balloon loop for the Newstan Colliery that is served by

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hauled trains. In 1984, a footbridge was installed as part of the electrification of the line. It was replaced in 1994 when lifts were added.

Platforms & services

Fassifern has two operational side platforms and one closed side platform. It is serviced by

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services travelling from Sydney Central to

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. It is also serviced by NSW TrainLink Xplorer and XPT long-distance services from Sydney to

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, Moree, Grafton,

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and

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Transport links

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operate three routes via Fassifern station: *270:

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to Toronto West *271:

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*273: Fassifern to Toronto via Blackalls Park

References

External links

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Fassifern station details
Transport for New South Wales {{Hunter Region places and items of interest Easy Access railway stations in New South Wales Railway stations in the Hunter Region Railway stations in Australia opened in 1888 Regional railway stations in New South Wales Main North railway line, New South Wales City of Lake Macquarie