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Passed by Bowden tonight and got a few shots

Firstly, this is the view from Gibson Street. The track is now in place and a bridge is being constructed next to the original Bowden Station.



These are the screens for the Gibson Street bridge



Access to the City-bound platform from Gibson Street



On the Park Terrace side, a lot of barriers and protectors are now in place, making the station difficult to photograph. Here are my two attempts (Note that signalling is already working)

A few photos from the train today. Sorry, no video this time Photos are ordered Gawler -> City

Pedestrian crossing near the underpass is now all fenced up.



View of the underpass and track towards the city



Some of the equipment like tampers straightening and smoothing the new track

Thanks Norman.
Do you think it will be open from 15 January 2018 ?

I Follow PAFC wrote:Thanks Norman.
Do you think it will be open from 15 January 2018 ?

The train line will definitely be open, Bowden and Croydon Station I'm still not sure about. There should be an announcement this week.

Caution: Outer Harbor and Grange train line passengers.
When: From Wednesday 10 January 2018 to Sunday 14 January 2018.

Please be advised that there will be test trains in operation and driver training occurring along the Outer Harbor and Grange train lines from 10 to 14 January 2018.

The Outer Harbor and Grange train lines remain closed during this time with regular services expected to resume on Monday 15 January 2018. Find more information on the closure page.

Please look out for trains when crossing the train tracks and cross with care.

https://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/Announ ... passengers

UPDATE : Outer Harbor and Grange rail line reopening Monday 15 January 2018.

The Outer Harbor and Grange rail lines will reopen on Monday 15 January 2018 with the substitute buses finishing from last service Sunday 14 January 2018.
Outer Harbor and Grange train services will remain FREE until Sunday 28 January 2018.
Passengers are advised to please enter and exit the Adelaide Railway Station via the northern barrier gates 20-25 (closest to the Adelaide Metro InfoCentre).

https://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/Announ ... nuary-2018

Also, it has been confirmed that Croydon Station will reopen on the 15th - although it will not be finished until the end of Feb. I think in the meantime limited platform areas will be opened with temporary lighting but shelters, access ramps, lighting, PA system etc will be installed over the coming weeks.

Just posted by Stephen Mullighan on Facebook
A quick run through of a train heading into the city and through the new trench.

https://www.facebook.com/StephenMulligh ... 142677427/

Have the platforms at Adelaide Railway Station changed yet? The big switch between the OH and Gawler lines. Something like platforms 1 to 3 Seaford / Tonsley; 4 and 5 Belair: 6 and 7 Gawler and 8 and 9 Outer Harbor / Grange.

Torrens_5022 wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 13, 2018 1:15 am

Have the platforms at Adelaide Railway Station changed yet? The big switch between the OH and Gawler lines. Something like platforms 1 to 3 Seaford / Tonsley; 4 and 5 Belair: 6 and 7 Gawler and 8 and 9 Outer Harbor / Grange.

Yes, it's been in operation since December 4.

Pics from Bowden Station from this morning. Still some bridges to be opened, but good to get up close and personal with it today.

Best suburban station on the metropolitan rail network now, I'd say?

Norman wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 15, 2018 10:38 am

Pics from Bowden Station from this morning. Still some bridges to be opened, but good to get up close and personal with it today.

To set an example for any further new stations in the network, I think it would be appropriate to install ticket barriers at Bowden now rather than later.

[Shuz] wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 15, 2018 10:57 am

Best suburban station on the metropolitan rail network now, I'd say?

Close to it, but I'm still waiting on key features like arrival screens. The roofing used for the shelters also looks a bit cheap, but it could just be temporary.

I think Adelaide and Adelaide Showgrounds are the top stations for me at the moment.