Newcastle Station

Today’s photo was taken from the pedestrian bridge in the centre of town.

Newcastle station is the main railway station in Newcastle, New South Wales. It is the terminal for NSW TrainLink services to Gosford and Sydney on the Central Coast & Newcastle line and to Maitland, Muswellbrook, Scone, Telarah and Dungog on the Hunter line. It opened on 9 March 1858

I believe now that its days are numbered and it is rumoured that it is to close at the end of the year.

Today's main album photo
http://365project.org/onewing/365/2014-08-12

[Annie D]

this is an awesome shot of the station Babs!

[Andrew S]

You are right, I have read that too. Trains replaced by buses from Broadmeadow I think. It will free up a lot of valuable land, but I like the old railway running through town!

[Anita Russell]

Good to see blue skies. I organised a big picnic for Thursday as it's a significant milestone and forecast is bad.

[Gosia]

Very nice view, and such as good opportunity to see other parts of Australia.

[Angela Tavan]

great view beautifully captured! fav!

[Ilona]

Fantastic shot Babs fav :)

[Peter]

Awesome city scene in wonderful colour and detail, great POV. Babs;)

[Kane Arlow]

It's a beautiful view. It is also a pity that they are replacing trains with busses. Not very environmentally friendly.

[Sam]

It will close Babs? The whole terminus? WOW, what are they replacing it with?

[Jane Morley]

I haven't seen Newcastle in the sunshine! It absolutely poured the one day we were there. We had a picnic in the car! Must go again one day and enjoy this view!

[Rachel]

I can't believe they would close such a central train station. Lovely shot.

[Nicole]

what a lovely shot!! I remember that clock tower from when I was there to visit :)

[sally agnew]

Surely they can't close the it, rail should be our future. Love all the old architecture intermingled with the new. Love the ocean view :-)

[Sue]

Great shot of Newcastle Babs

[Kat]

Lovely photo. That would be such a shame for it to go. I would have thought trains would still be a better option then buses. Looks like a great place. :)

[Peter_1966]

Lovley shot

[Pat Knowles]

A town by the sea......the best of both worlds! Looks very pretty!

[Gena Pegg]

What a lovely view. Is this your town Babs? So close to the sea...I am envious!!!

[Kathie]

Lots to see here. Love the clock tower.

[Babs]

@eyesmile Thanks Gena. No this isn't my town. Newcastle is about 60 km from where I live, but it is our nearest city. Where I live is also by the sea, but much quieter than this.

[Babs]

@tomtom Most people seem to transfer from Broadmeadow these days I think and also if we go into Sydney on the train we take the train from Broadmeadow too. Easier for parking and free.