Clifton Hill railway station, Melbourne
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Clifton Hill railway station is a Premium Station
in the suburb of Clifton Hill
, Melbourne
, Victoria
, Australia
. It services the Epping and Hurstbridge railway lines and is located just before the junction of these lines. The station falls within the Metcard
Zone 1 area.
The station is located between Hoddle Street and John Street and can be accessed via either street. Tram route 86
is a short walk from the station.
A pedestrian underpass is located beneath the station and connects John Street, Platforms 1 and 2, and Mayor's Park which is located on the opposite side of Hoddle Street. The underpass replaced a timber pedestrian bridge over Hoddle Street in 1957. The section of the underpass under the railway is managed by Metro Trains
; the section under Hoddle Street is managed by the City of Yarra
.
Clifton Hill Station is listed on the Register of the National Estate
. It is an intact example of a Victorian Tudor style suburban railway station and is one of eleven that were originally built in the period 1887–1889. It is the only example that still retains the original corrugated iron wings on either side of the main building. The timber verandah on the eastern platform is also considered architecturally rare. Other features of the complex include two timber-framed gabled roofed signal boxes (built in 1888 and 1901), situated either side of platform 2, and the original swinging railway gates (now not in use). One signal box was for the operator of the former level crossing gates across Heidelberg Road, replaced by an overpass in 1957. The other signal box serviced the level crossing at Ramsden Street.
Clifton Hill was once part of the Inner Circle Railway.
The track between Clifton Hill and Westgarth was duplicated in 2008-2009 and included a bridge over Merri Creek
. It was opened by the Premier John Brumby
and Transport Minister Lynne Kosky
on 27 January 2009.
Platform 2:
(Although this represents the usual platform use, both platforms are in fact bi-directional
, meaning any service in either direction on either the Epping or Hurstbridge lines can use either platform. This is most commonly seen happening during disruptions or delays.)
Premium station
A premium station is a category of railway station on Melbourne's Metro Rail Network which is operated by Metro Trains Melbourne. In terms of station standards, a premium station is a high standard station which sits above the medium standard host stations and the low standard unmanned...
in the suburb of Clifton Hill
Clifton Hill, Victoria
Clifton Hill is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 4 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district. The border between Clifton Hill and Fitzroy North is Queens Parade and Smith Street. Merri Creek defines the eastern border of Clifton Hill. Its Local Government Area is...
, Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. It services the Epping and Hurstbridge railway lines and is located just before the junction of these lines. The station falls within the Metcard
Metcard
"OneLink" redirects here. For the computer/cable company, see OneLink Communications.Metcard is the brand name of an integrated ticketing system used to access public transport in Melbourne, Australia. It is a universal ticket which allows users to ride on the city's Metlink network, consisting of...
Zone 1 area.
The station is located between Hoddle Street and John Street and can be accessed via either street. Tram route 86
Melbourne tram route 86
Tram route 86 is a public transport service in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It runs from Bundoora in the northern suburbs to Waterfront City Docklands in the city. It is one of Melbourne's busiest tram routes carrying 44,200 passengers a day...
is a short walk from the station.
Facilities
Clifton Hill station consists of two tracks with platforms on either side. The station buildings, of which there is one on each platform, are of a Tudor-inspired design. The buildings are symmetrical and orientated around a central booking lobby with a waiting room and station offices on either side of this. Corrugated iron extensions are located on either side of the main buildings and contain toilets and a porter's room. Timber verandahs on each platform shelter waiting passengers.A pedestrian underpass is located beneath the station and connects John Street, Platforms 1 and 2, and Mayor's Park which is located on the opposite side of Hoddle Street. The underpass replaced a timber pedestrian bridge over Hoddle Street in 1957. The section of the underpass under the railway is managed by Metro Trains
Metro Trains Melbourne
Metro Trains Melbourne is the current franchise operator of the suburban railway network of Melbourne, Australia. Metro Trains Melbourne is a joint venture led by Hong Kong based MTR Corporation together with John Holland Group and United Group Rail .Metro Trains Melbourne operates a fleet of 381...
; the section under Hoddle Street is managed by the City of Yarra
City of Yarra
The City of Yarra is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia, located in the inner eastern and northern suburbs of Melbourne. It has an area of 19.5 square kilometres, and at the 2006 census it had a population of 69,330...
.
History
Clifton Hill station opened on 8 May 1888. The station was damaged by fire in December 1981, although the heritage registered verandah escaped serious damage. The station was renovated in 1990 with a matching verandah built on the western platform. Boom barriers replaced interlocked gates at Ramsden Street in 1992. It was upgraded to a Premium Station on 25 June 1996.Clifton Hill Station is listed on the Register of the National Estate
Register of the National Estate
The Register of the National Estate is a listing of natural and cultural heritage places in Australia. The listing was initially compiled between 1976 and 2003 by the Australian Heritage Commission. The register is now maintained by the Australian Heritage Council...
. It is an intact example of a Victorian Tudor style suburban railway station and is one of eleven that were originally built in the period 1887–1889. It is the only example that still retains the original corrugated iron wings on either side of the main building. The timber verandah on the eastern platform is also considered architecturally rare. Other features of the complex include two timber-framed gabled roofed signal boxes (built in 1888 and 1901), situated either side of platform 2, and the original swinging railway gates (now not in use). One signal box was for the operator of the former level crossing gates across Heidelberg Road, replaced by an overpass in 1957. The other signal box serviced the level crossing at Ramsden Street.
Clifton Hill was once part of the Inner Circle Railway.
The track between Clifton Hill and Westgarth was duplicated in 2008-2009 and included a bridge over Merri Creek
Merri Creek
The Merri Creek is a waterway in southern parts of Victoria, Australia which flows through the northern suburbs of Melbourne. It begins in Wallan north of Melbourne and flows south for 70km until it joins the Yarra River at Dights Falls...
. It was opened by the Premier John Brumby
John Brumby
John Mansfield Brumby , is an Australian Labor Party politician who was Premier of Victoria from 2007 to 2010. He became Premier after the resignation of Steve Bracks. He also served as the Minister for Veterans' Affairs and the Minister for Multicultural Affairs. He contested his first election...
and Transport Minister Lynne Kosky
Lynne Kosky
Lynne Janice Kosky is a former Australian politician and senior minister in the Parliament of Victoria. She represented the electoral district of Altona in the Victorian Legislative Assembly for the Australian Labor Party from 1996 to 2010...
on 27 January 2009.
Platforms
Platform 1:- Epping line - all stations services and limited stops services to Flinders StreetFlinders Street StationFlinders Street Station is the central railway station of the suburban railway network of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is on the corner of Flinders and Swanston Streets next to the Yarra River in the heart of the city, stretching from Swanston Street to Queen Street and covering two city...
. - Hurstbridge line - all stations and limited stops services to Flinders Street.
Platform 2:
- Epping line - all stations and occasional express services to Epping.
- Hurstbridge line - all stations and limited stops services to Heidelberg, Macleod, Greensborough, ElthamEltham railway stationEltham railway station is a railway station in Eltham, in the London Borough of Greenwich and on the Bexleyheath Line. The station and all trains serving it, are operated by Southeastern...
and Hurstbridge.
(Although this represents the usual platform use, both platforms are in fact bi-directional
Bi-directional
Bi-directional may refer to:* Bi-directional text* Two-way communication* Bi-directional railway signalling* Controls at each end of a tram or railcar...
, meaning any service in either direction on either the Epping or Hurstbridge lines can use either platform. This is most commonly seen happening during disruptions or delays.)