Showgrounds railway station, Melbourne
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Showgrounds railway station is on the Flemington Racecourse line, which is part of the Melbourne railway network. The station opened on 7 November 1883 and is only used during special events at the Melbourne Showgrounds, such as the annual Royal Melbourne Show.<ref name="VicsigShowgrounds">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
There are three signal boxes at Showgrounds, but the one included in a rostrum on the platform was decommissioned in 2014.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> There are several portable buildings providing staff amenities, and a wooden building for selling rail tickets. Also on the platform are turnstiles for entry to the Melbourne Showgrounds, and a Ticketek booking office for admission tickets to events.
Platforms and services
Showgrounds has one platform. During special events, it is served by trains to Flinders Street, which stop at North Melbourne and Southern Cross.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
| colspan="4" style="background:#Template:Rcr;background-image: linear-gradient(to right, #Template:Rcr); " |Showgrounds platform arrangement | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform | Line | Destination | Service Type |
| 1 | Template:Color box | Southern Cross, Flinders Street | Limited express services |
| Template:Color box (Limited services) | Flemington Racecourse | All stations |
Transport links
Yarra Trams runs one route via the station, serving the nearby Sandown Road tram stop on Epsom Road.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
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References
External links
- Melway map at street-directory.com.au