Bayswater railway station, Perth

Bayswater railway station is located on the Midland Line in Perth, Western Australia. It is operated by Transperth serving the suburb of Bayswater.

Bayswater
LocationKing William Street, Coode Street, Railway Parade, Whatley Crescent
Bayswater
Western Australia
Australia
Coordinates31.9184°S 115.9125°E / -31.9184; 115.9125
Owned byTransperth
Operated byTransperth
Line(s)     Midland line
Distance6.7 km (4.2 mi) from Perth
Platforms2 (1 island)
Tracks2
Bus routes3
ConnectionsBus transfer at Coode Street
Construction
Structure typeGround
ParkingYes
Bicycle facilitiesYes
Disabled accessYes
Other information
StatusUnstaffed
Station codeMBR
Fare zone1
History
Opened1896 (1896)
ElectrifiedYes
Services
Preceding station Transperth Following station
Meltham
towards Perth
Midland line Ashfield
towards Midland
Under development
Meltham
towards Perth
Airport line Redcliffe
towards High Wycombe
Future development
Meltham
towards Perth
Morley–Ellenbrook line Morley
towards Ellenbrook

History

Bayswater station, circa 1900

Bayswater station opened in 1896. From 1897 until 1956 it was the junction station for the Belmont spur line to the nearby Ascot Racecourse.[1][2]

Originally built as two side platforms, the station was later rebuilt as a single island platform. In 2021, Bayswater is scheduled to become a junction station again, when the Forrestfield–Airport Link opens to the east;[3][4]

The King William Street bridge (dubbed "The Bayswater Bridge" by locals), which runs under the station, has gained notoriety throughout the years for its low 3.8 meter clearance. As of 27 December 2020, 54 vehicles have been involved in incidents related to the bridge.[5]

2020 changes

In 2020, the bridge will be replaced as part of the Forrestfield–Airport link and the revitalisation of Bayswater Station[6] and again in 2023–2024 when the Morley–Ellenbrook railway line opens northward.[7]

Platforms

[2808] Bayswater station platforms
Stop Platform Line Stopping pattern Destination Notes
99461 1 Midland All stations, A, B, P Perth
99462 2 Midland All stations, A, B, P Midland

Bus routes

The station acts as a transfer station for a number of bus routes, with stops located adjacent to the station on Coode Street.[8][9][10]

Stop Route Destination / description Notes
[11627] Coode Street (south-east bound) 48 to Elizabeth Quay Bus Station via Guildford Road[9]
998 CircleRoute to Fremantle station via Ascot & Belmont Forum[10]Limited stops[10]
[11350] Coode Street (north-west bound) 48 to Morley bus station via Langley Road[9]
999 CircleRoute to Fremantle station via Morley & Dianella[11]Limited stops[11]
[22065] Whatley Crescent (south-west bound) 905 Rail replacement service to Perth station
[16547] Whatley Crescent (north-east bound) 905 Rail replacement service to Midland station
684 to Crown Perth, Burswood

References

  1. Quinlan, Howard; Newland, John R; Australian Railway Historical Society. New South Wales Division (2000), Australian railway routes 1854 to 2000, Australian Railway Historical Society – New South Wales Division, ISBN 978-0-909650-49-0 page 66 WN 36
  2. History of stations on the Midland line Right Track
  3. Perth rail link approved Railway Gazette International 13 August 2014
  4. Forrestfield-Airport Link Public Transport Authority August 2014
  5. "How Many Days Since The Bayswater Bridge Has Been Hit?". Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  6. "Contract awarded for Bayswater train station upgrade, including new 'Bayswater Bridge'". PerthNow. 20 May 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  7. "WA fast-tracks $140 million of transport construction projects". Infrastructure Magazine. 5 May 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
  8. "Transperth Network Sheet 3" (PDF). Transperth. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  9. "Route 48". Bus Timetable 103 (PDF). Transperth. n.d. [effective from 25 August 2019].
  10. "Route 998". CircleRoute Timetable 200 (PDF). Transperth. n.d. [effective from 21 July 2019].
  11. "Route 999". CircleRoute Timetable 200 (PDF). Transperth. n.d. [effective from 21 July 2019].
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