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When the new Eastern Suburbs Line was finally completed in 1979 and connected to the Illawarra Line, the NSW government made the decision to fully electrify the line down to Wollongong. The Illawarra Line itself was fully electrified through to Sutherland, at which point it split in two directions, one towards Cronulla (fully electrified) where it terminated and the other towards Wollongong. The latter diverged, at Loftus, with one line continuing through to Wollongong and the other veering East towards the Royal National Park. Only the line to the Royal National Park was electrified (more on this below).
Electrification of the line occurred in two stages. The first, between Loftus and Waterfall (currently marking the edge of the Cityrail suburban network), was completed in 1980. The second, between Waterfall and Wollongong, would be completed in 1985.
Location
| Address: | Princes Highway, Waterfall Railway Station, Waterfall, 2223 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.13422 Long: 150.994462 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | State |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 28th September, 1980 |
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STATE RAIL AUTHORITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
This Plaque Was Unveiled By
The Minister For Transport
THE HON PETER COX, MP
On 28 September 1980
To Mark The Completion Of The Electrification
Of The Line Between Loftus And Waterfall
R Jackson MP A Carmichael
Member For Heathcote Chairman, SRA
