Wentworth Falls railway station is a heritage-listed railway station located on the Main Western line in New South Wales, Australia. It serves the Blue Mountains town of Wentworth Falls opening on 22 July 1867 as Weatherboard, being renamed Wentworth Falls on 21 April 1879.Wentworth Falls Station NSWrail.net
In 1902, it was converted to an island platform when the line was duplicated.Wentworth Falls Railway Station Group NSW Environment & Heritage A passing loop previously existed north of Platform 1 but has been disconnected from the main line.
Transport Heritage NSW celebrated 150 years of the railway with a weekend of events in July 2017.
Upgrade
In May 2013, a major upgrade for Wentworth Falls was announced as part of the Transport Access Program.Major upgrade for Wentworth Falls Station Transport for NSW 24 May 2013 In 2014, the station building was restored, with the ochre paint removed to return it to bare brick.
In December 2014, designs for the major transformation were released, including three lifts, a covered walkway and bike parking facilities. Subject to community feedback, planning approval and contract award, work will start in the first half of 2015.Wentworth Falls train station upgrade in sight Blue Mountains Gazette 16 December 2014 In May 2015, it was announced that the plans had been approved and that tenders were being assessed.Planning approval for improvements to Wentworth Falls Station Transport for NSW 8 May 2015
Completion of the upgrade saw the lifts opened on Monday 19 June 2017.
Platforms and services Wentworth Falls has one island platform with two sides. It is serviced by Sydney Trains Blue Mountains Line services travelling from Sydney Central to Lithgow.
Transport links Blue Mountains Transit operates two bus routes via Wentworth Falls station, under contract to Transport for NSW: 685: North Wentworth Falls to Katoomba 690K: Springwood to Katoomba
References
External links
Wentworth Falls station details Transport for New South Wales