Adelaide`s train lines are not as accessible as other cities, but only a few can meet the necessary needs of commuters.
Of these train lines, there is one of the shortest lines to Tonsley.
When it comes to this line, many people may not know, after all, it has been twists and turns before.
As early as February 2012, the train line was suspended for electrification and upgrading.
This upgrade, ah, has been upgraded for almost two and a half years, resulting in many students in the TAFE Tonsley Park campus who do not know the route.
It was not until May 2014 that the line was reopened.
New Tonsley train station
On Tuesday, state government published a budget that announced it would spend$8 million to build a new train station at Tonsley and extend to the University of Flindes and Medical Center!
This is also part of the previously announced Flinders Link Project.
The existing Tonsley train station will be permanently abandoned on June 28 th.
Traffic minister Stephan Knoll announced the new plan on Saturday and said it had fulfilled its election promises.
"We listened to the community on the choice of a new location for train, and now people can rest assured that we have the money to build."
"the new Tonsley train line can be part of the Flinders Link extension project, which is the best result."
The initial cost of the Flinders Link project, co-financed by state government and federal government, is estimated at A $86 million until it finally adds to A $125 million.
The entire project is expected to be completed in the second half of next year, while the Tonsley new train line will be completed by then.
Flinders Link Project
The Flinders Link project is a joint initiative of government, Federal Australia, and government, South Australia.
The aim is to expand the Tonsley railway line so that new links can be established in health, innovation and education areas.
The project will improve public transport services and provide better links through reliable, convenient and convenient elevated railway connections.
The project specifically includes:
1. The current Tonsley railway line will extend 650m, including connecting the Flinders Medical Centre and Flinders University to the passenger rail network through Sturt Road, Laffers Triangle and Main South Road viaducts;
2. Construction of a new Flinders station and dismantling of the existing Tonsley station;
3, from the new ramp at the corner of Sturt Road and Birch Crescent to the integrated walking / cycling lane near the railway line at the new Flinders station.
Tonsley train station permanently closed
The existing Tonsley train station will be permanently closed after the last service on Friday, June 28, 2019.
From then on, before the new line is completed, the terminal of the Tonsley line will be changed to the Clovelly Park. of the previous station.
Adelaide Railway staff will provide services at Tonsley Line stations between June 24 (Monday) and July 5 (Friday) to help guide and assist passengers in adapting to the new changes.
In addition to turning the terminal into Clovelly Park, the train service schedule for the Tonsley line will not be changed, and train will remain at Tonsley station before returning to downtown.
Don`t get on the bus by mistake.
After the closure of train station, construction activities such as dismantling the station will be carried out, including adjusting the current railway track, the construction of retaining wall and bridge platform, the slope construction of elevated railway track, and so on.
In addition, during the closure period, you can choose the appropriate alternative bus.
