Parramatta railway station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Parramatta
Eastbound view from Platform 2 in November 2011
Location	Argyle Street, Parramatta
Coordinates	33°49′04″S 151°00′20″E / 33.81770833°S 151.0055694°E / -33.81770833; 151.0055694
Owned by	Transport Asset Holding Entity
Operated by	Sydney Trains
Line(s)	Main Western
Distance	23.21 kilometres from Central
Platforms	4 (2 side, 1 island)
Tracks	4
Connections	Bus
Construction
Structure type	Ground
Disabled access	Yes
Other information
Status	Staffed
Station code	PAR
Website	Transport for NSW
History
Opened	2 July 1860
Electrified	Yes
Traffic
Passengers (2018)	92,950 (daily) (Sydney Trains, NSW TrainLink)
Rank	4
Services
Preceding station Sydney Trains Following station Westmead toward Emu Plains or Richmond North Shore & Western Line Harris Park toward Berowra Terminus Inner West & Leppington Line Harris Park toward City Circle Westmead toward Richmond Cumberland Line Harris Park toward Leppington Preceding station NSW TrainLink Following station Blacktown toward Lithgow Blue Mountains Line Strathfield toward Central Westmead toward Bathurst Blue Mountains Line (twice daily) Bathurst Bullet Central Terminus Blacktown toward Dubbo NSW TrainLink Western Line Dubbo XPT Strathfield toward Sydney Penrith toward Broken Hill NSW TrainLink Western Line Broken Hill Outback Xplorer

Parramatta railway station is a very old and important train station in Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia. It's on the Main Western line. Many different train services use this station. These include Sydney Trains lines like the T1 Western Line, T2 Inner West & Leppington, and T5 Cumberland Line. You can also catch longer-distance trains from NSW TrainLink, such as the Blue Mountains Line, Central West XPT, and Outback Xplorer services.

History of Parramatta Station

Aerial view of the station in 2007

Indicator boards at Parramatta station

Parramatta station is one of the oldest train stations in Sydney. The very first train line in Sydney opened on 26 September 1855. It connected Sydney to an area near Granville. This line was then extended to the current Parramatta station on 4 July 1860. That means it's been helping people travel for over 160 years!

In 1985, the station got a big upgrade. It was made bigger to handle more trains. A new underground bus area was also built. This made it easier for people to switch between trains and buses.

Later, in 2003, work started on an even bigger project. This project connected the station directly to the nearby Westfield Parramatta shopping centre. The station was improved, making it easier for everyone to get around. A brand new bus area was also built. This new transport hub officially opened on 19 February 2006.

In 2016, some special tracks were added. These tracks allow trains to turn around at the station. This helps manage train services better.

A new train station, Parramatta metro station, is planned to open in the late 2020s. It will be located close by.

Trains and Services

Parramatta station has four platforms where trains stop. It's a busy hub for many train lines.

• Sydney Trains: You can catch trains on the T1 Western Line, T2 Inner West & Leppington Line, and T5 Cumberland Line. These trains connect Parramatta to many parts of Sydney.
• NSW TrainLink: This station also serves longer-distance trains. You can travel on the Blue Mountains Line to places like Lithgow. There are also special services like the Central West XPT and Outback Xplorer that go to places like Dubbo and Broken Hill.

Bus Connections

Parramatta station has a large bus interchange. It is located next to the station, near Westfield Parramatta. This is where many different bus routes start and finish. Several bus companies operate services from here, including State Transit, Transit Systems Sydney, Hillsbus, and Transdev NSW.

The buses connect Parramatta to many suburbs across Sydney. You can find local buses, express services, and even NightRide buses that run late at night. For example, buses go to places like Epping, Macquarie Park, Hornsby, Blacktown, Liverpool, and Bankstown.

There is also a special shuttle bus service (Route 535) that runs from Valentine Avenue to Carlingford. This service helps people travel while the new Parramatta Light Rail is being built.

Images for kids

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  The station in 1870

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  Platform 1, with the original station buildings

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  Southern entrance

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  Track layout