Laverton railway station, Melbourne
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Laverton railway station is a commuter railway station on the Werribee line, which is part of the Melbourne railway network, and serves the south-western suburb of the same name in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It was opened on 1 July 1886, and the current station buildings were provided in 2010.<ref name="VicsigLaverton">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=RailGeelong>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
At the up end of the station, the tracks diverge. Werribee-bound services take the direct double track route to Newport, while all-stations Altona services operate on the single track Altona loop line to Newport. The loop line reconnects with the direct route just north of the former Paisley railway station.
The Western standard gauge line passes to the north of Platform 1.
History
Laverton station opened on 1 July 1886,and was named after the pastoral run Laverton, which was settled by Alfred Langhorne in 1836.<ref name="vplaverton">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
In 1968, the former side platform was converted to an island platform, when the line was to Werribee was duplicated.<ref name=RailGeelong/> In 1969, the station building on the island platform (now platforms 2 and 3) was provided.<ref name=VicsigLaverton/>
At about 7:55pm on 10 July 1976, a derailment occurred at the up end of the station, involving a Port Fairy – Melbourne passenger service.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref name="TheAge1">Template:Cite news</ref><ref name="TheAge2">Template:Cite news</ref><ref name="RailGeelongLaverton">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name="VRLaverton">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> After crossing from the east line to the west line, the train derailed and sideswiped the Princes Highway overpass, destroying a number of wood-bodied carriages.<ref name=TheAge1/><ref name=TheAge2/><ref name=RailGeelongLaverton/><ref name=VRLaverton/> There was one fatality in the derailment, and a number of other passengers were injured. It was later revealed that the train diverged through a crossover at excessive speed.<ref name=TheAge1/><ref name=TheAge2/><ref name=RailGeelongLaverton/><ref name=VRLaverton/>
In 1986, the control of all signals and points was transferred to the Newport signal box,<ref name="newsrailmar87">Template:Cite magazine</ref> although the signal control panel remained within the station building until 2009.<ref name=VicsigLaverton/>
On 1 October 1987, two Hitachi suburban trains collided at the up end of the station, near Laverton Junction, after an up train over ran the Altona loop line and collided with a down train.<ref name="newsrailjan88">Template:Cite magazine</ref><ref name="newsrailmar88">Template:Cite magazine</ref>
In 1998, Laverton was upgraded to a premium station.<ref name="newsrailoct97">Template:Cite magazine</ref>
In May 2008, the Victorian State Government announced, as part of the 2008/2009 State Budget, that Laverton would receive a $92.6 million upgrade, which would include the building of a third platform. The work included the tripling of one kilometre of existing double track, between the Altona loop line and the station.<ref>Laverton Rail Upgrade – Department of Transport, Victorian Government</ref> In October 2009, the first section of the footbridge was installed and,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> on 9 February 2010, the completed bridge was opened to the public.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The remainder of these works were completed in mid-2010.<ref name=VicsigLaverton/>
Until June 2015, Geelong and Warrnambool line services passed through the station, but those services now use the Regional Rail Link route via Sunshine, Tarneit and Wyndham Vale.
As part of Stage One of the Western Rail Plan Geelong Fast Rail project, Laverton was scheduled to be upgraded.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> However, the Geelong Fast Rail project was abandoned in 2023.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Between Laverton and Newport stations, the former Galvin station has been closed and removed, and the former Paisley station has been closed, and has had its platform access and station building removed.
Platforms and services
Laverton has one island platform one side platform, linked by an overhead footbridge. It is served by Werribee line trains.<ref>Template:Cite PTV route</ref>
Current (until 1 February 2026)<ref name=":1">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=":2">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
| colspan="7" style="background:#Template:Rcr;background-image: linear-gradient(to right, #Template:Rcr); " |Laverton platform arrangement | ||||||
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| Platform | Line | Destination | Via | Service Type | Notes | Source |
| 1 | Template:RouteBox | Flinders Street, Moorabbin, Cheltenham, Frankston | Flinders Street | Limited express services | Due to Level Crossing Removal Project works at Newport, the Altona Loop will only be operating in one direction from the 17th November 2025 until late April 2026. During this time, all inbound services will run express from Laverton to Newport. | <ref name=":1"/><ref name=":2"/> |
| 2 | Template:RouteBox | Werribee | All stations | Due to Level Crossing Removal Project works at Newport, the Altona Loop will only be operating in one direction from the 17th November 2025 until late April 2026. During this time, all outbound services to Werribee will run via the Altona Loop. | <ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> | |
| 3 | No scheduled services | |||||
From 1 February 2026 to 29 April 2026<ref name=":1">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=":2">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=":3">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
| colspan="6" style="background:#Template:Rcr;background-image: linear-gradient(to right, #Template:Rcr); " |Laverton platform arrangement | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platform | Line | Destination | Service Type | Notes | Source |
| 1 | Template:RouteBox | Flinders Street | Limited express services | Due to Level Crossing Removal Project works at Newport, the Altona Loop will only be operating in one direction from the 17th November 2025 until late April 2026. During this time, all inbound services will run express from Laverton to Newport. | <ref name=":1"/><ref name=":2"/><ref name=":3"/> |
| 2 | Template:RouteBox | Werribee | All stations | Due to Level Crossing Removal Project works at Newport, the Altona Loop will only be operating in one direction from the 17th November 2025 until late April 2026. During this time, all outbound services to Werribee will run via the Altona Loop. | <ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /> |
| 3 | No scheduled services | ||||
After 29 April 2026
| colspan="5" style="background:#Template:Rcr;background-image: linear-gradient(to right, #Template:Rcr); " |Laverton platform arrangement | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platform | Line | Destination | Via | Service Type |
| 1 | Template:RouteBox (weekdays only) | Flinders Street, Sandringham | Flinders Street | Limited express |
| Template:RouteBox (early morning, late night and weekends only) | Altona and Flinders Street | All stations | ||
| 2 | Template:RouteBox (weekdays only) | Werribee | All stations and limited express services | |
| 3 | Template:RouteBox (weekdays only) | Flinders Street, Sandringham | Altona and Flinders Street | All stations |
| Template:RouteBox (late night and weekends only) | Werribee | All stations |
Transport links
CDC Melbourne operates eight bus routes to and from Laverton station, under contract to Public Transport Victoria:
- Template:Color box: to Sunshine station (shared with Transit Systems Victoria)<ref name=PTV>Template:Cite PTV route</ref>
- Template:Color box: to Footscray<ref>Template:Cite PTV route</ref>
- Template:Color box: to Footscray<ref>Template:Cite PTV route</ref>
- Template:Color box: to Footscray station<ref>Template:Cite PTV route</ref>
- Template:Color box: to Williamstown<ref>Template:Cite PTV route</ref>
- Template:Color box: to Laverton station (loop service via Laverton North)<ref>Template:Cite PTV route</ref>
- Template:Color box: to Sanctuary Lakes (Point Cook)<ref>Template:Cite PTV route</ref>
- Template:Color box: to Hoppers Crossing station<ref>Template:Cite PTV route</ref>
Transit Systems Victoria operates one bus route to and from Laverton station, under contract to Public Transport Victoria:
- Template:Color box: to Sunshine station (shared with CDC Melbourne)<ref name=PTV/>
References
External links
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- Melway map at street-directory.com.au