Bayswater railway station, Perth


Bayswater railway station is located on the Midland Line in Perth, Western Australia. It is operated by Transperth serving the suburb of Bayswater.

History

Bayswater station opened in 1896. From 1897 until 1956 it was the junction station for the Belmont spur line to the nearby Ascot Racecourse.
Originally built as two side platforms, the station was later rebuilt as a single island platform. In 2021, Bayswater is scheduled to become a junction station again, when the Forrestfield–Airport Link opens to the east;
The King William Street bridge, which runs under the station, has gained notoriety throughout the years for its low 3.8 meter clearance. As of 20 May 2020, 50 vehicles have been involved in incidents related to the bridge. In 2020, the bridge will be replaced as part of the Forrestfield–Airport link and the revitalisation of Bayswater Station. and again in 2023–2024 when the Morley–Ellenbrook railway line opens northward.

Platforms

Bus routes

The station acts as a transfer station for a number of bus routes, with stops located adjacent to the station on Coode Street.