Gawler Central railway station

Gawler Central railway station is the terminus station of the Gawler line.[1] Situated in the South Australian town of Gawler, it is 42.2 kilometres (26.2 mi) from Adelaide station.

Gawler Central
LocationBridge Street North, Gawler
Line(s)Gawler Line
Distance42.2 km from Adelaide
Platforms1
Bus routesNone
Construction
ParkingYes
Bicycle facilitiesNo
History
Opened1911
Services
Preceding station   Adelaide Metro   Following station
toward Adelaide
Gawler Central lineTerminus

History

The station opened in May 1911 as Willaston, being renamed North Gawler in September 1911, and Gawler Central on 12 February 1984. In the early 1920s the South Australian Railways decided to extend suburban service to all stations within a 25 miles (40 km) radius of Adelaide station. North Gawler, which is located 26 miles 14 chains from Adelaide, was not included.

Gawler Central is now the terminus of the line. It had previously continued as the Barossa Valley line. The last services on it were operated by Genesee & Wyoming Australia providing a daily Penrice Stone Train. This service ceased in June 2014.[2]

Services by platform
Platform Destination
1 Gawler/Adelaide

References
  1. Gawler Central timetable Archived 10 February 2014 at the Wayback Machine Adelaide Metro 4 February 2013
  2. "Penrice soda ash plant at Osborne closing". ABC News. 25 June 2014.

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