How old is the Hawkesbury River?
Explored in 1789 by Captain Arthur Phillip, first governor of the Australian colony, it was named for Baron Hawkesbury (later 2nd Earl of Liverpool).
When was Cardiff Central station built?
1850
It is one of the city’s two urban rail network hubs, along with Cardiff Queen Street. Opened in 1850 as Cardiff station, it was renamed Cardiff General in 1924, and then Cardiff Central in 1973. The station is located at Central Square, in Cardiff city centre.
When was Central station in Sydney built?
It opened in 1874 on the same site as the first station and continued to be known as Redfern. The station was constructed to allow for the future expansion of the railways. While the brick and stone building was impressive when first built, by the 1880s platforms (up to 13 in total) had spread to the forecourt area.
When did Cardiff bus station close?
August 1, 2015
Wood Street JQ/Closed
Cardiff Central bus station was the main bus transport interchange in the Cardiff city centre until it closed on 1 August 2015. With 34 stands, it was the largest bus station in Wales.
How many train stations does Cardiff have?
20 stations
All 20 stations in Cardiff are owned by Network Rail and managed by Transport for Wales which also operates all train services at these stations, with the exception of Cardiff Central which is also served by CrossCountry and Great Western Railway.
Where is Hawkesbury River train station in NSW?
The Hawkesbury River railway station is a heritage-listed railway station located on the Main North and Central Coast–Newcastle lines in Brooklyn in the Hornsby Shire local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The station serves the town of Brooklyn and is located on the southern bank of the Hawkesbury River.
Why was the Hawkesbury River Station in Brooklyn important?
The Hawkesbury River Station has an important history. A photographic display at the station is well worth reading. When the railway reached Brooklyn in 1887, it enabled faster transport of agricultural and seafood goods. Previously supplies went from Windsor by road or by boat to Sydney.
When was the Hawkesbury River railway bridge built?
Strengthening of the bridge to carry heavier and faster trains took place between 1926 and 1931. During WWII, the bridge was heavily used to carry military supplies however, continuous deterioration and serious structural faults led to the decision that the bridge had to be finally replaced.
Where does the Hawkesbury River begin and end?
Once formed, the Hawkesbury River proper flows generally northwards, albeit with a significant number of meanders. Initially the river passes the towns of Richmond and Windsor, which are the largest settlements on the river.