RoadworksActive
T9: extra stops at Croydon and Ashfield
Some T9 trains make extra stops at Croydon and Ashfield on Wednesday 28 October between 10:30PM and 1:30AM.
28/10/2026 – 28/10/2026
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Sydney · train timetable
Train T9 · Central Station Platform 16 → Gordon Station Platform 2
Line T9 (Central Station Platform 16 – Gordon Station Platform 2) has its first departure on weekdays at 04:06 and its last at 00:20, every ~5 min.
- Headway~6 min
- First departure03:56
- Last departure00:07
- Average ride~44 min
- Stops14
- Departures per day179
- Route length80.8 km
- Peak~56 min
- Off-peak~43 min
- Saturday2 departures
- Sunday48 departures
Rail of Sydney public transport — connects Central Station Platform 16 and Gordon Station Platform 2, with 14 stops per direction.The first departure is at 03:56, the last at 00:07.Departures run every ~6 min, and the ride takes ~44 min on average.
3 current changes on this line · 6 planned
Routes in this direction
Most departures take route A. Some take a different route — pick one to see it on the map, in the timetable and in the stop list.
B next to a time = that departure takes this route
Timetable
First
03:56
Last
00:07
Departures
179
| 03 | 56C |
|---|---|
| 04 | 11C122426B4041B43444856B |
| 05 | 1011B1726B3241B4756B |
| 06 | 0212B1725B3140B4652 |
| 07 | 010712162227313742465257 |
Changed26.10.2026.
Checked28.10.2026.
Stops
14 stops~44 min in total
- departure0min
Gordon Station Platform 2
Current changes on this line 9
Stop changeActive
West Ryde: Platform 3 lift closed for replacement until 18 December
The lift between the concourse and Platform 3 closes from 28 October to 18 December for replacement works. Use Platform 1 or 2 instead, or access the lift on Ryedale Road on the opposite side of the station.
26/10/2026 – 25/11/2026
Also affectsCentral Coast & Newcastle
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Strathfield Station: ramp closed at Platforms 1 and 2
From 26 October to 8 December, the pedestrian ramp to Platforms 1 and 2 (Homebush end) closes for resurfacing. Use the other ramp at the Burwood end or the lift in the middle of the platform instead.
23/10/2026 – 22/11/2026
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T9: buses replace trains Hornsby–Strathfield 31 Oct–2 Nov
Buses run between Hornsby and Strathfield on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November. On Sunday morning (2:00AM to 10:00AM), buses also replace trains between Strathfield and Central. Trains run to a changed timetable between Strathfield and the City; use metro services between Epping and the City instead.
30/10/2026 – 01/11/2026
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T9: changed timetable and extra stops between Hornsby and Central
From 2 to 3 November, nightly between 9:30PM and 1:30AM, T9 trains run on a changed timetable between Hornsby and Central, platforms 1-14 only. Some trains make extra stops at Croydon and Ashfield. Trains don't run on the City Circle or between Central and Wynyard — use T4, metro, light rail, or buses instead.
02/11/2026 – 03/11/2026
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T9: changed timetable and stops 5–6 November
On Thursday 5 November from 9:40PM to 1:30AM, T9 trains run to a changed timetable and stop at all stations between Ashfield and Macdonaldtown.
05/11/2026 – 05/11/2026
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T9: extra stop at Ashfield, City Circle trains diverted
From 10:40PM Friday 6 November, T9 trains stop at Ashfield. Trains skip the City Circle but still run between Central and Wynyard. To reach Circular Quay, St James or Museum, use light rail, local buses or walk. This runs through Sunday 8 November.
06/11/2026 – 08/11/2026
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T9: buses replace trains Hornsby to Epping nightly
Buses replace trains on T9 between Hornsby and Epping nightly from 9:20PM to 1:30AM on Monday 9 and Wednesday 11 November. Trains run on a changed timetable between Epping and the City during this time.
09/11/2026 – 11/11/2026
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T9: Changed timetable and reduced frequency
On Tuesday 10 November, from 4:00PM to 7:30PM, some trains between Hornsby, Epping and Central run to a changed timetable and reduced frequency.
10/11/2026 – 10/11/2026
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When are the first and last departures of line T9?
On weekdays the first departure from Gordon Station Platform 2 is at 03:56 and the last at 00:07. There are 179 departures in total.
Does line T9 run on weekends?
Yes — on Saturday from 03:45 to 04:43 and on Sunday from 03:58 to 10:02.
Does line T9 run on Sundays?
Yes. On Sundays line T9 has 48 departures from Gordon Station Platform 2, the first at 03:58 and the last at 10:02.
How often does line T9 run?
Departures run about every 6 minutes (median headway between 06:00 and 21:00 on weekdays). It is denser at peak and sparser in the evening and at weekends.
How long is the ride on line T9?
The whole ride takes about 44 minutes on average — from about 43 minutes off-peak to about 56 minutes at peak.
How many stops does line T9 have?
In the Gordon Station Platform 2 → Central Station Platform 18 direction, line T9 has 14 stops.
How long is the route of line T9?
The route in this direction is about 80.8 km long.
Are there any changes on line T9?
Yes — there are 3 active changes at the moment. Details are in the “Current changes on this line” section above.