History
Kingsgrove railway station opened in 1931, and was the original terminus of the double track electrified section from Tempe. Until 1939, passengers transferred at Kinsgrove to a rail motor or steam service to continue their journey towards East Hills. The line was duplicated beyond Kingsgrove in 1948. In 2000, the line was quadruplicated from Wolli Creek Junction to the west of Kingsgrove station as part of the Airport Line project. A turnback was provided at Kingsgrove in association with this project, and it is used in regular timetabled service occasionally. In early 2007, indicator boards on the concourse and platforms were replaced by computer monitors, providing details of train services and arrival times.
By 2010 it is anticipated that four tracks will be extended from Kingsgrove to Revesby as part of the Clearways Project.
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