Dapto is a NSW TrainLink Intercity railway station on the South Coast railway line. It serves the suburb of Dapto the southernmost suburb of Wollongong. The original Dapto railway station was constructed in 1880. In November 2000, it was added to the state heritage list.
The station has three platforms; two side platforms and a dock platform for terminating trains. Many trains from Sydney terminate at this station, as well as a limited number of electric and diesel services from Kiama and Bomaderry. Until 2001, it was the end point for electric trains on the line. Today the electric wires extend to Kiama.
Transport links
Premier Illawarra runs two routes to and from Dapto railway station:
- 32 - to Wollongong.
- 37 - Wollongong Loop.
YouTube
The station was famously used as the setting for Michael Cusack's viral YouTube video titled "Train Station" that was published on the 11th of February 2014. The video depicts two bogans arguing over a cigarette lighter. Within a week of it being published the video had reached one million views.
Other information
The Railway Line serves as a suburb border line of Dapto and Horsley. It is also the main entry point to Horsley and Dapto.
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