Bardwell Park railway station is a heritage-listed railway station located on the East Hills line, serving the

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suburb of Bardwell Park. It is served by

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' T8 Airport & South Line services.

History

Bardwell Park station opened on 21 September 1931 when the East Hills line opened from Tempe to East Hills. In 2000, as part of the quadruplication of the line between

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and

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, through lines were added on either side of the existing pair. On 22 April 2015, the station suffered significant flooding due to inclement weather, with the flood water nearly reaching the height of the platform. A

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from the station was released publicly showing the rising flood water. In early 2024, Minister for Transport, Jo Haylen, announced a station upgrade for Bardwell Park station, set to be completed in 2026. The upgrade will feature a new lift, stairs and concourse, as well as extended canopies and a resurfaced platform. Work is yet to begin as of late September 2024.

Platforms and services

Transport links

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operates two bus routes via Bardwell Park station, under

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: *473: Campsie to Rockdale station via Clemton Park, Earlwood, Turrella and Arncliffe *491:

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via Ashfield, Canterbury and Earlwood

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operates one bus route via Bardwell Park station, under contract to Transport for NSW: *446:

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via Earlwood and Bexley North

References

External links

Bardwell Park station details
Transport for New South Wales {{Transport for New South Wales railway stations, Airport & South=y, state=collapsed Railway stations in Sydney Railway stations in Australia opened in 1931 East Hills railway line Bayside Council