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Glenbrook
Glenbrook Station 2019.jpg
Westbound view in December 2019
Location Burfitt Parade, Glenbrook
Australia
Coordinates 33°46′09″S 150°37′15″E / 33.76903°S 150.62074°E / -33.76903; 150.62074
Elevation 167 metres (548 ft)
Owned by Transport Asset Holding Entity
Operated by NSW TrainLink
Line(s) Main Western
Distance 67.08 kilometres from Central
Platforms 2 (1 island)
Tracks 2
Construction
Structure type Ground
Parking Yes
Disabled access Yes
Other information
Station code GBR
Website Transport for NSW
History
Opened 11 May 1913
Electrified Yes
Traffic
Passengers (2013) 570 (daily) (Sydney Trains, NSW TrainLink)
Rank 182
Services
Preceding station TfNSW T.png NSW TrainLink Following station
Blaxland
toward Lithgow
Blue Mountains Line
Lithgow
Lapstone
toward Central

Glenbrook railway station is a train station found in New South Wales, Australia. It's part of the important Main Western train line. This station helps people travel to and from Glenbrook, a lovely suburb in the famous Blue Mountains area.

A Look Back: Glenbrook Station's History

Glenbrook station first opened its doors on 11 May 1913. This happened after a new section of the railway line was built.

For many years, until October 1990, there was an extra track. This track was used for trains heading west, located across from Platform 2.

In December 2019, the station got a big upgrade. This included adding a brand new lift. This lift makes it much easier for everyone to access the platforms.

Glenbrook Railway Station (NSW) (8271750902)
Historical view of the station

Platforms & Train Services

Glenbrook station has one special platform called an "island platform." This means it has tracks on both sides. You can catch trains from either side of this platform.

What Trains Stop Here?

The station is served by NSW TrainLink trains. These are part of the Blue Mountains Line. These trains travel between Sydney Central and Lithgow.

Platform Line Stopping pattern Notes
1
NSW TrainLink
services to Sydney Central
2
NSW TrainLink
services to Springwood, Katoomba, Mount Victoria & Lithgow

Fun Fact: Glenbrook Station in Pop Culture

Did you know that "Glenbrook Station" is also the name of a made-up subway station? It's featured in a roller coaster ride! This ride is called Xpress: Platform 13 and is located at Walibi Holland in the Netherlands.

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