Ovingham railway station

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Ovingham railway station is located on the Gawler line.[1] Situated in the inner northern Adelaide suburb of Ovingham, it is located Script error: No such module "convert". from Adelaide station.

History

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It is one of the very few stations in the network with no dedicated passenger parking. The station is serviced by two tracks. The two side platforms are accessible by pedestrian crossings at either end. The standard gauge line behind the Gawler bound platform is only used for interstate passenger and freight services.

Grade separation

Funding for a grade separation of Torrens Road and the Gawler line was announced in the 2019/2020 state budget, with a combined contribution of $231 million from the Federal and State governments.[2] The preferred design was revealed in June 2020 which would see an overpass built for Torrens Road to run over the Gawler line; the nearby intersection of Torrens and Churchill Roads would also be raised to meet the elevated height of Torrens Road. Major construction commenced in 2021 with anticipated completion in 2023.[3] The station itself was partly demolished in March 2022 during construction works, and remained closed when the Gawler line reopened in June 2022.[4] Ovingham station later reopened on 7 November 2022, complete with new platforms, lighting, signage and shelters.[5]

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Ovingham station in March 2008, prior to its major upgrade in 2022

Services by platform

Platform Destination
style=background:#Template:Rcr|1 Gawler/Gawler Central
style=background:#Template:Rcr|2 Adelaide

Transport Links

There are five bus routes near Ovingham station on nearby Churchill Road and Torrens Road.

Bus Transfers: Stop Stop 8 Churchill Rd
Route No. Destination & Route Details
style="border:#000 solid 1px; background:#Template:Rcr; color:#fff; text-align:center" | 235 to Kilburn[6]
style="border:#000 solid 1px; background:#Template:Rcr; color:#ffffff; text-align:center" | 238 to Mawson Lakes[7]
style="border:#000 solid 1px; background:#Template:Rcr; color:#ffffff; text-align:center" | 239 to Arndale Central[8]
Bus Transfers: Stop Stop 8 Torrens Rd
Route No. Destination & Route Details
style="border:#000 solid 1px; background:#Template:Rcr; color:#fff; text-align:center" | 230 to Port Adelaide[9]
style="border:#000 solid 1px; background:#Template:Rcr; color:#ffffff; text-align:center" | 232 to Port Adelaide via Newcastle St[10]

References

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  1. Gawler Central timetable Adelaide Metro 4 February 2013
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  6. Route 235 Adelaide Metro
  7. Route 238 Adelaide Metro
  8. Route 239 Adelaide Metro
  9. via Addison Rd Route 230 Adelaide Metro
  10. Route 232 Adelaide Metro

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