For some reason I have it in my head that this is one of the largest suburban stations in…read moreAustralia. Well, considering that it is on the convergence of two lines, and that trains pass through here regularly (and pretty much they all stop here as well) is probably one of the reasons why it is so large. Also, there happens to be a major shopping centre a short walk from here as well. I guess that is one of the reasons why the Sydney Rail network is so convenient - the stations are pretty close to, well, everything.

With a name that would cause a race riot in America, it seems anti-climactic to sit here and wait…read morefor your train connection. But don't harass the locals - they breed 'em tough out here. I hail from close to here. Never liked Blacktown Station. Just sayin'. But they did refurbish it in the 1990's. Blacktown station opened on 2 July 1860 as Black Town Road with the construction of the Main Western railway line. Blacktown is an Easy Access (handicapped-accessible) station, with lift/elevator access to all platforms. The station is known as the "Mother Ship" as it looks like a UFO when lit up at night. As a major transport terminus, you can get to a lot of places from here, so it is a means to an end. A huge bus interchange is adjacent. Fast trains to Sydney from here are a godsend. The Sydney metropolitan area has one of the best public transport systems of any city in the world.

I would say that this is a nice, old-style station, but the thing is that quite a few of these…read morestations in Sydney still retain their aesthetic charm from days gone by. Well, sort of, because a lot of them still seem to be the same, but then again it does happen to be a railway station, and I probably shouldn't be all that surprised. Once again though, like most Sydney stations, this one is quite accessible, and also trains are reasonably regular, most of the time.

Stanmore. Can you really have more Stan? Rename this puppy Stanless, cos it's sparse…read more How sparse? On a need to know basis it's a simple two platforms that drops you in the middle of nowhere in Stanmore, and you need to leg it to get to the closest highway. Speaking of legging it, there ain't no barricades and you know what they say... opal cards are only used by honest commuters ;)

Smaller, clean well equipped station. Stairs & lifts, many seats, clean restrooms & food vendors…read moreoutside. Easy to navigate the station as trains were well marked and announcements made. Signs indicated that cctv cameras are on for our safety.

I'm inclined to suggest that this is actually a pretty major Sydney station, but considering the…read moresize of some of the other stations that I had visited, this one is actually rather small. However, it is located right in the heart of Newtown, which means getting to its many delights is actually quite easy, and the trains run rather regularly as well. Okay, a number to pass straight through, considering that there are a few express routes along this line, but it is still pretty awesome.

I would comment about railway stations built under shopping centres, but the thing is that this…read moreprobably has something to do with the land being relatively cheap - if you can get it that is. As a station, this one really isn't all that particularly great though - accessibly, but somewhat grotty and a bit dull.

Another popular station ..... being in the Hospital District with lots of Medical support services…read more..... and a large population in the area, it gets quite a workout. It's located at the town centre so as soon as you depart the station you are on the main drag with all the shops, eateries and hotels at your disposal. It's always clean & well lit so I would consider it one of the safer stations as well. If you are a St George fan ..... get off at Carlton station .... as it's closer to Jubilee Oval.

After giving it some thought, I truly believe Granville is the dirtiest, most disgusting station I…read moreknow. In that it excells like no other. Gritty. How could it be so bad, when pretty much all the others are acceptable? Kinda reminds me of those elevated stations on the Jamaica Line in Queens New York. Unpleasant. If I had a dollar for each time I was freezing my ass off in winter waiting for a train at Granville as the wind seems to rip through the place... Always hated it when I was on a Liverpool train and had to get off at Granville for the Western line. They did have the shop on the platform though, and you can get a drink or a Paddle Pop or something. Imagine working there? My friend from Homebush Boys High would get off at Granville while I continued on to Toongabbie. I envied him for that 'cause I had so much further to go, but was still glad that Granville Station was not my local. Lucky to get two stars from me, but nothin' "bad" ever happened to me there.

Stock standard train station. You can change here for a number of different lines including…read moreCampbelltown and City Circle. There are a few food joints around the station mostly dishing out deep fried fast food. There's also a newsagent as well. Lifts for each platform make it good for the mobility impaired.

Yep, here I am, wasting my time writing another review of a railway station that I probably don't…read moreactually need to review, not that it happens to be a business like the many other places that I've reviewed. However, as a railway station, it is pretty close to facilities, but then having a shopping centre built on top does help in that regards. Sure, Hurstville is probably not one of my favourite places in Sydney, but at least the trains are frequent.

I think the look a bit deceiving, when train stopped and you try go out from the platform, I feel…read morelike this area is not so friendly, but I was wrong. Coles and Mc D, just right at the entrance. This station is located underneath hurstville shopping centre and look so alive! When you out from the platform, to forest road, lots of restaurant offering so many different cuisine,Chinese, Korean, Malaysian etc. Next time I will explore more to this area

simple train station…read more easy way to get down to central or circular quay. nice view at sunrise.

Martin Place is a pedestrian mall in the heart of Sydney. Easy to visit several landmarks along…read morethis historic laneway. The old Sydney General Post Office has been transformed into the Sydney Fullerton Hotel. This was a perfect place to stay. So convenient and so beautiful. Tours are available. 25 Martin Place was once the tallest reinforced concrete office building in the world. It was controversial as several historic buildings were torn down for its construction. It houses the US Consulate. Several war memorials are in the mall. The Sydney Cenotaph is outside the old General Post Office. It honors the ANZAC forces that who fought in World War I. The Commando Memorial honors Australian commandos who fought in World War II and later wars. It is a small seat near the entrance to the Martin Place Station. The Sydney Hospital marks the end of the pedestrian mall. Read the information on the large displays along the mall to learn more.

This station is pretty much located in the heart of Sydney's financial district, however it…read morebasically only services a single line, and that is the line that heads out to Bondi Junction and Kings Cross. The station itself is okay, expect for the lack of restrooms, at least as far as I could see. Trains aren't all that frequent either. Then again, it really isn't one of those stations that I'd make a habit of disembarking the train from.