Westmead railway station
Railway station in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Westmead railway station is a suburban railway station located on the Main Western line, serving the Sydney suburb of Westmead. It is served by Sydney Trains T1 Western Line and T5 Cumberland Line services and intercity Blue Mountains Line services. Additionally, light rail L4 Westmead & Carlingford Line services terminate at Westmead, allowing for interchange with heavy rail services.
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Westbound view from Platform 2, April 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Location | Railway Parade, Westmead Sydney, New South Wales Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 33°48′31″S 150°59′17″E | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 37 metres (121 ft) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Owned by | Transport Asset Manager of NSW | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operated by | Sydney Trains | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lines | Main Western Rogans Hill | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance | 25.16 km (15.63 mi) from Central | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Platforms | 4 (2 island) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tracks | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Connections |  Westmead Bus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Structure type | Ground | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accessible | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Status | Staffed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station code | WMD | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Opened | March 1883 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Electrified | Yes (from February 1955) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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History
Westmead station opened in March 1883.[3] To the east of the station lies a dive through which one of the eastbound tracks passes. This was opened in 1986 as part of the quadruplication of the Main Western line between Westmead and Granville. It was necessary because west of Westmead the two westbound tracks run adjacent to one another as do the two eastbound tracks. East of Westmead, the westbound and eastbound tracks alternate.[4]
Between 1922 and 1932, the Rogans Hill line branched from the Main Western line immediately to the west of Westmead station.[5]
The station received an easy access upgrade prior to August 1997 which included tactile indicators, a lift to each platform and shelters along the island platforms.
The Parramatta Light Rail line, terminating at Westmead, opened on 20 December 2024.[6]
Services
Platforms
| Platform | Line | Stopping pattern | Notes |
| 1 | services to North Sydney, Lindfield, Gordon, Hornsby & Berowra via Central | [7] | |
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| services to Leppington weekend services to Liverpool | [8] | ||
| 2 | services to Gordon, Hornsby & Berowra via Central & Chatswood 1 weekday service to North Sydney & Lindfield |
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| services to Leppington | infrequently used[8] | ||
| services to Central | 2 morning Bathurst Bullet services (set down only)[9] | ||
| 3 | services to Blacktown, Penrith, Richmond & Emu Plains | [7] | |
| services to Schofields | infrequently used[8] | ||
| 2 evening Bathurst Bullet services to Bathurst (pick up only) | [9] | ||
| 4 | services to Blacktown, Penrith, Schofields, Richmond & Emu Plains | [7] | |
| services to Blacktown, Schofields and Richmond | [8] |
Sydney Metro West, scheduled to open in 2032, will terminate at Westmead.[10]
Westmead light rail station
Westmead is the terminus of the L4 Westmead & Carlingford line. The light rail platforms are located at the intersection of Hawkesbury Road and Railway Parade.[11][12]
The stop was originally proposed to have one island platform and two side platforms, with a total of three platforms, however it was built with only two platforms in an island platform configuration.[13][14]
| Line | Stopping pattern | Notes |
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| services to Carlingford | [15] |
Transport links
| Bus Number | Route | Major Stops/Stations |
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| 705 | Parramatta to Blacktown | T-Way, Pendle Hill Station, Toongabbie Station, Seven Hills Station[16] |
| 708 | Parramatta to Blacktown | T-Way, Pendle Hill Station[17] |
| 711 | Parramatta to Blacktown | Public/Children's Hospital at Westmead, T-way, Wentworthville Station, Seven Hills Station[18] |
| 660 | Parramatta to Castle Hill | T-Way, Winston Hills Mall[19] |
| 661 | Parramatta to Blacktown | T-Way[20] |
| 662 | Parramatta to Castle Hill | T-Way, Norwest Business Park[21] |
| 663 | Parramatta to Rouse Hill station | T-Way, Stanhope Gardens, Kellyville Ridge[22] |
| 664 | Parramatta to Rouse Hill station | T-Way, Norwest Business Park[23] |
| 665 | Parramatta to Rouse Hill station | T-Way, Bella Vista Station, Kellyville Station[24] |
Westmead station is served by two NightRide routes:
- N70: Penrith to Town Hall station[25]
- N71: Richmond to Town Hall station[26]
Trackplan
Gallery
Eastbound view in November 2007
Light rail platform in December 2024
