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Macdonaldtown train station showcases eerie quiet amid urban legends and few patrons

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Sydney's Macdonaldtown train station, with an average of 860 passengers entering daily, remains eerily quiet and largely unused. Its history is marred by urban legends surrounding the Makin murders in the 1890s, yet it attracts a few keen patrons like Tommaso Bocchini, who appreciates its tranquility compared to busier stations. The station illustrates a unique slice of Sydney's transit landscape.

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