Cowan railway station
Cowan
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| Newcastle & Central Coast Line | |
| Station code | CWN |
| Town | Cowan |
| Street(s) | Pacific Highway |
| Distance from Central Station | 48.81 km |
| Altitude (above sea level) | ? m |
| Types of stopping trains | Intercity |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Number of tracks | 2 |
| Platform arrangement | 2 Side |
| Type of station | Ground |
| Ticket barriers | No |
| Transfers available | Bus |
Disabled access  |
Yes |
| Station facilities | Link |
Cowan railway station is a station on the Main North railway line in the small village of Cowan, New South Wales. It consists of two side-platforms with at-grade access. Cowan is served by the 'intercity' Newcastle & Central Coast line.
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[edit] History
Cowan station opened in 1890.[1] The station is considered the northernmost suburban station for ticketing purposes, however suburban trains now terminate at Berowra, one station to the south.
[edit] Transport links
Shorelink runs one service via Cowan railway station:
- Route 592 - Limited service - North to Brooklyn, New South Wales and Mooney Mooney, south to Hornsby station
[edit] Platforms and services
| Platform | Line | Stopping Pattern | Notes |
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Newcastle & Central Coast Line | Intercity services to Hornsby and Central (via Strathfield) | |
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Newcastle & Central Coast Line | Intercity services to Gosford, Wyong and Newcastle |
[edit] Image Gallery
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Platform 1
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Platform 2
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Entrance to station
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Alternate entrance to north end of Platform 2
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Building attached to Platform 2
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Ticket office on Platform 2 building used prior to station becoming unattended
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Looking north on the platforms from the level crossing
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Covered waiting area on Platform 1
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Looking north on Platform 2
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Pedestrian level crossing at south end of platforms
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Ticket machine at entrance
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Bush walking exit stairs on Platform 1
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Ramp leading to platform 1
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North end of platforms
[edit] Trackplan
[edit] Neighbouring stations
| Preceding station | CityRail | Following station | ||
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towards Newcastle
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Newcastle and Central Coast Line |
towards Central
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[edit] References
- ^ Cowan station. NSWrail.net, accessed 14 March 2010.
Coordinates: 33°35′35″S 151°10′17″E / 33.59313333°S 151.1714722°E
