Port Kembla is a single-platform intercity train terminal located in Port Kembla, Australia, on the South Coast railway line's Port Kembla branch. The station serves NSW TrainLink trains traveling north to Wollongong and Sydney.[5] The station also serves as a stabling location for South Coast line trains.

Port Kembla
Westbound platform view in January 2008
General information
Location	Old Port Road, Port Kembla New South Wales Australia
Coordinates	34.4773°S 150.9014°E / -34.4773; 150.9014
Elevation	7 metres (23 ft)
Owned by	Transport Asset Holding Entity
Operated by	NSW TrainLink
Line(s)	Port Kembla railway line
Distance	90.239 km from Central[1]
Platforms	1 (197 metres)[1]
Tracks	3
Connections	Bus
Construction
Structure type	At-grade
Parking	Yes
Bicycle facilities	Yes
Disabled access	Easy Access
Other information
Website	Transport for NSW
History
Opened	9 March 1936[2]
Electrified	4 February 1986[3]
Passengers
2013	150 (daily)[4] (Sydney Trains, NSW TrainLink)
Rank	236
Services
Preceding station NSW TrainLink Following station Terminus South Coast Line Port Kembla North toward Bondi Junction

History

The wharves, mills and factories that today characterise Port Kembla began to develop in the early part of the 20th century. The railway from the main South Coast line to the new port was completed in July 1916, but the only station, Mount Drummond, was at the northern end. Port Kembla Station, at the southern end near the Outer Harbour breakwater, opened in January 1920. Additional stations were to follow: in 1926 at Cringila, 1936 on the southern boundary of the Australian Iron & Steel steelworks (Port Kembla North), and 1938 within the John Lysaghts site.

Electric multiple unit trains began to service Port Kembla Station from February 1986 and the station building was replaced at the same time. Electronic ticketing facilities were activated in 2014.[6]

As a terminal station, Port Kembla also features a small stabling yard made up of a platform road, passing loop and engine siding.[1]

Platforms & services

Port Kembla has one platform. It is serviced by NSW TrainLink South Coast line services from Waterfall and Thirroul. 1 weekday morning peak & 4 weekend late night services go to Bondi Junction.[5]

Transport links

Premier Illawarra operates two routes to and from Port Kembla station:

• 43: to Dapto[7]
• 65: to North Beach[8]

References

External links

• Media related to Port Kembla railway station at Wikimedia Commons
• Port Kembla station details Transport for New South Wales