| Gawler Central | |
| Style: | Adelaide |
| Address: | Bridge Street North, Gawler |
| Coordinates: | -34.5945°N 138.7476°W |
| Owned: | Department for Infrastructure & Transport |
| Operator: | Adelaide Metro |
| Distance: | 42.2 km from Adelaide |
| Platforms: | 1 |
| Tracks: | 1 |
| Structure: | Ground |
| Parking: | Yes |
| Bicycle: | Yes |
| Accessible: | Yes |
| Connections: | Bus |
| Code: | 16518 (to City) |
| Opened: | 1911 |
Gawler Central railway station is the terminus station of the Gawler line.[1] Situated in the South Australian town of Gawler, it is from Adelaide station.
The station opened in May 1911 as Willaston, being renamed North Gawler in September 1911, and Gawler Central on 12 February 1984. In the early 1920s, the South Australian Railways decided to extend suburban service to all stations within a 25miles radius of Adelaide station. North Gawler, which is located 26 miles 14 chains from Adelaide, was not included. From May 1911 until the 19th of June 1989, Willaston, Gawler North and eventually Gawler Central station had a station manager or staff member on site to sell tickets to passengers on the rail network.
Gawler Central is now the terminus of the line. It had previously continued as the Barossa Valley line. The last services on it were operated by Genesee & Wyoming Australia providing a daily Penrice Stone Train. This service ceased in June 2014; a rail trail has been planned.[2]
Gawler Central features a single track and one side platform. Trains terminate and depart from Gawler Central every 30 minutes, seven days a week. On weekdays, this service is supported by additional trains terminating and departing from the nearby Gawler railway station, allowing for a 15 minute frequency at designated high-frequency stations along the Gawler line.[3]
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