Riverstone is a station on the CityRail Richmond line, the suburban railway system of Sydney, Australia. It serves a residential and commercial area. The station has a crossing loop with platforms on the main line and the crossing loop. The two side platforms have street access, providing the station with Easy Access for wheelchairs.

Platforms/service

Transport Links

Busways runs three routes to and from Riverstone railway station:

• 746 - to Box Hill.
• 757 - to Mount Druitt.
• T75 - Between Blacktown and Rouse Hill.

History

The station opened in 1864 upon completion of the rail line to Richmond. Until 1992, Riverstone was the terminating point for electric passenger services to and from Sydney. Prior to 1991, passengers would change for a 2 car diesel train to complete their journey to Richmond. In 1991, electrification was completed to Richmond and the train was replaced by a two-car electric set. After an upgrade to the electric supply in 1992, through trains operated between Sydney and Richmond, and Riverstone became an intermediate terminating point.

Trackplan

Neighbouring stations

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