As train stations go, Asquith is pretty nice. Its small and doesn't handle big crowds so waiting for a train here is a much nicer experience than many other stations. Except at school arriving/leaving time where students from the two high schools in Asquith pack the platforms.
On the down side, there is very little cover so waiting for a train in the rain is a fairly damp experience. There is no connection between the two platforms so if you find yourself on the wrong side of the station, you need to leave the station, walk down the road a bit, up over the railway bridge (with not much footpath and much traffic) then down the road a bit to re enter the station on the other side. Not much fun for the elderly or those with mobility issues.
The big downside to Asquith station though is that very few trains stop here. Its closer to home than Hornsby so I would much rather walk to and from Asquith but end up at Hornsby most of the time because there are something like 2 trains/hour at Asquith. Occasionally I luck out on the way home and get an Asquith train (and a shorter walk) but not often. read more
