Hawthorne MLR station, Sydney

Hawthorne MLR station

Hawthorne MLR station is a planned light rail stop located at the border of the suburbs of Leichhardt and Haberfield and on the Metro Light Rail line in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The stop is planned for completion in 2012. The extension will make use of the former Rozelle branch of the Metropolitan Goods railway line heavy rail freight corridor and operate from the current light rail terminus at Lilyfield to Dulwich Hill.

The stop's name is a reference to the Hawthorne Canal which runs parallel to the line through this area. The stop is also located close to the Hawthorne Canal Reserve and Hawthorne Parade. The stop is estimated to be used by 375 boarding passengers per weekday by 2016.

Design

Located adjacent to parkland, the stop will be built on level ground, which negates the need for lifts or stairs. A footpath will be built between the closest streets - Hawthorne Parade / Turner Avenue and Darley Road / Lyall Street - including a bridge over the canal. This will improve access between Leichhardt and Haberfield - the two suburbs are separated by the railway and pedestrian access between them has been limited.

Neighbouring Stops

Preceding Stop (inbound)	MetroTransport Line	Following Stop (outbound)
Leichhardt North	Light Rail	Marion

References

Metro Transport Lines Stations
Metro Light Rail Central Capitol Square Paddy's Markets Exhibition Convention Pyrmont Bay Star City John St Square Fish Markets Wentworth Park Glebe Jubilee Park Rozelle Bay Lilyfield Leichhardt North Hawthorne Marion Taverners Hill Lewisham West Waratah Mills Arlington Dulwich Grove Dulwich Hill Interchange

Coordinates: 33°52′43″S 151°08′51″E / 33.878718°S 151.147478°E

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