Martins Creek railway station

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Martins Creek
Martins Creek.JPG
LocationMartins Creek Road, Martins Creek
Australia
Coordinates32°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 byRailCorp
Operated byNSW TrainLink
Line(s)North Coast
Distance218.53 km (135.79 mi) from Central
Platforms1
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeGround
Disabled accessYes
Other information
Station codeMCR
WebsiteTransport for NSW
History
Opened14 August 1911
Passengers
201320 (daily)[1] (Sydney Trains, NSW TrainLink)
Rank281
Services
Preceding station TfNSW T.png NSW TrainLink Following station
Hilldale
toward Dungog
 Hunter Line Paterson
toward Newcastle Interchange

Martins Creek railway station is located on the Hunter Line in New South Wales, Australia opening on 14 August 1911.[2] It serves the town of Martins Creek. It is served by NSW TrainLink Hunter line services travelling between 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.[3]

It is served by NSW TrainLink Hunter line services travelling between Newcastle and Dungog. There are five services in each direction on weekdays, with three on weekends and public holidays.[4]

Opposite the platform is a siding leading to Martins Creek Ballast Quarry. This was sold in December 2012 by RailCorp to the Daracon Group.[3]

Platform Line Stopping pattern Notes
1
HUN
 Endeavour/Hunter railcar services to Dungog & Newcastle (3-5 per day) [4]

References[]

  1. ^ Bureau of Transport Statistics. "Train Statistics 2014" (PDF). Transport NSW. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  2. ^ Martins Creek Station NSWrail.net
  3. ^ a b Martins Creek Railway Station NSW Environment & Heritage
  4. ^ a b "Hunter line timetable". Transport for NSW.

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