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==Design and construction== |
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The design of the station by [[Hassell (architecture firm)|Hassell]] has been critically acclaimed by many. It has won the 1998 [[BHP Billiton|BHP]] Colorbond Award for innovative use of steel architecture, and the 1998 [[Sir John Sulman Medal]], from the [[Royal Australian Institute of Architects]].<ref name="Sydney Olympic Park">{{cite web| |
The design of the station by [[Hassell (architecture firm)|Hassell]] has been critically acclaimed by many. It has won the 1998 [[BHP Billiton|BHP]] Colorbond Award for innovative use of steel architecture, and the 1998 [[Sir John Sulman Medal]], from the [[Royal Australian Institute of Architects]].<ref name="Sydney Olympic Park">{{cite web|work=Sydney Olympic Park |title=Sydney Olympic Park Awards |url=http://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/corporate/awards/1994-1998 |accessdate=22 April 2007 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070208193326/http://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/corporate/awards/1994-1998 |archivedate=8 February 2007 }}</ref> It was built by [[CIMIC Group#CPB Contractors|Leighton Contractors]].<ref>[http://www.leightoncontractors.com.au/projects/olympic-park-station/ Olympic Park Station] Leighton Contractors</ref> It was opened by [[Premier of New South Wales]] [[Bob Carr]] on 8 March 1998.<ref>"Olympic Park Officially Opened & Rail Services Commence" ''[[Railway Digest]]'' April 1998 page 7</ref> |
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The station is located on a single track [[balloon loop]] spur line, but the station itself has 2 tracks and 4 platform faces. Ordinarily, the centre island platform is used for both boarding and alighting, but this changes when the station is operating in major event mode. In this mode, the centre island platform is used by alighting passengers and the two side platforms are brought into use for boarding passengers. |
The station is located on a single track [[balloon loop]] spur line, but the station itself has 2 tracks and 4 platform faces. Ordinarily, the centre island platform is used for both boarding and alighting, but this changes when the station is operating in major event mode. In this mode, the centre island platform is used by alighting passengers and the two side platforms are brought into use for boarding passengers. |
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 Station front in June 2008 | ||||||||||||||||
| General information | ||||||||||||||||
| Location | Murray Rose Avenue, Homebush Bay | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 33°50′48″S 151°04′10″E / 33.84663056°S 151.0694833°E | |||||||||||||||
| Owned by | RailCorp | |||||||||||||||
| Operated by | Sydney Trains | |||||||||||||||
| Line(s) | Olympic Park | |||||||||||||||
| Distance | 17.33 kilometres from Central | |||||||||||||||
| Platforms | 4 (2 side, 1 island) | |||||||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | |||||||||||||||
| Connections | Bus | |||||||||||||||
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| Structure type | Ground | |||||||||||||||
| Accessible | Yes | |||||||||||||||
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| Status | Staffed | |||||||||||||||
| Station code | OLP | |||||||||||||||
| Website | Sydney Trains | |||||||||||||||
| History | ||||||||||||||||
| Opened | 8 March 1998 | |||||||||||||||
| Electrified | Yes | |||||||||||||||
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Olympic Park railway station is located on the Olympic Park line, serving the Sydney suburb of Homebush Bay. It is served by Sydney Trains T7 Olympic Park Line services.
History
Olympic Park station was designed to support large crowds travelling to and from the stadiums and sports grounds built for the 2000 Summer Olympics. The station and sports facilities were retained after the games.
Design and construction
The design of the station by Hassell has been critically acclaimed by many. It has won the 1998 BHP Colorbond Award for innovative use of steel architecture, and the 1998 Sir John Sulman Medal, from the Royal Australian Institute of Architects.[1] It was built by Leighton Contractors.[2] It was opened by Premier of New South Wales Bob Carr on 8 March 1998.[3]
The station is located on a single track balloon loop spur line, but the station itself has 2 tracks and 4 platform faces. Ordinarily, the centre island platform is used for both boarding and alighting, but this changes when the station is operating in major event mode. In this mode, the centre island platform is used by alighting passengers and the two side platforms are brought into use for boarding passengers.
Platforms and services
| Platform | Line | Stopping pattern | Notes |
| 1 | not in regular use | major event services to Central (pick up only)[4] | |
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| 2 | not in regular use | major event services from Hamilton, Wyong & Central (set down only)[4] | |
| 3 | services to Lidcombe[5] | major event services from Blacktown, Schofields & Penrith (set down only)[4] | |
| 4 | not in regular use | major event services to Lidcombe, Blacktown, Schofields & Penrith (pick up only)[4] |
Transport links
Punchbowl Bus Company operates one route via Olympic Park station:
- 450: Hurstville to Sydney Olympic Park[6]
Sydney Buses operate four routes via Olympic Park station:
- 401: to Lidcombe station[7]
- 525: Burwood to Parramatta station[8]
- 526: Burwood to Olympic Park wharf[8]
- 533: to Chatswood station[9]
The station will provide a future interchange with the Parramatta Light Rail.[10]
References
- ^ "Sydney Olympic Park Awards". Sydney Olympic Park. Archived from the original on 8 February 2007. Retrieved 22 April 2007.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Olympic Park Station Leighton Contractors
- ^ "Olympic Park Officially Opened & Rail Services Commence" Railway Digest April 1998 page 7
- ^ a b c d Sydney Royal Easter Show 2016 Transport NSW
- ^ "T7: Olympic Park line timetable". Transport for NSW.
- ^ "Punchbowl Bus Co route 450". Transport for NSW.
- ^ "Transit Systems route 401". Transport for NSW.
- ^ a b "Busways route 525". Transport for NSW.
- ^ "Busways route 533". Transport for NSW.
- ^ "Parramatta Light Rail preferred network". Transport for NSW. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
External links
Media related to Olympic Park railway station at Wikimedia Commons- Olympic Park station details Sydney Trains
