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| distance = 6.60 kilometres from [[Southern Cross railway station|Southern Cross]]
| distance = 6.60 kilometres from<br />[[Southern Cross railway station|Southern Cross]]
| line = [[Mernda railway line|Mernda]]<br />[[Hurstbridge railway line|Hurstbridge]]
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| other = [[List of bus routes in Melbourne|Bus]]
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'''Clifton Hill railway station''' is the junction station for the [[Mernda railway line|Mernda]] and [[Hurstbridge railway line|Hurstbridge]] lines in [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]. It serves the north-eastern [[Melbourne]] suburb of [[Clifton Hill, Victoria|Clifton Hill]], and it opened on 8 May 1888.<ref name="VicsigCliftonHill">[http://www.vicsig.net/infrastructure/location/Clifton-Hill Clifton Hill] Vicsig</ref>
'''Clifton Hill railway station''' is the [[Junction (rail)|junction]] for the [[Mernda railway line|Mernda]] and [[Hurstbridge railway line|Hurstbridge]] lines in [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]. It serves the north-eastern [[Melbourne]] suburb of [[Clifton Hill, Victoria|Clifton Hill]], and it opened on 8 May 1888.<ref name="VicsigCliftonHill">[http://www.vicsig.net/infrastructure/location/Clifton-Hill Clifton Hill] Vicsig</ref>


Immediately to the north of the station, the Mernda and Hurstbridge lines diverge.
Immediately to the north of the station, the Mernda and Hurstbridge lines diverge.
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==History==
==History==


Clifton Hill opened on 8 May 1888.<ref name=VicsigCliftonHill/><ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11589769 |title=THE NORTH SUBURBAN RAILWAY LINES. |newspaper=[[The Argus (Melbourne)]] |issue=12,677 |location=Victoria, Australia |date=11 February 1887 |accessdate=17 March 2019 |page=9 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> The station building 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 (Platform 2). Boom barriers replaced [[Interlocking|interlocked gates]] at the Ramsden Street [[level crossing]], located in the [[Rail_directions#Up_and_down|Up]] direction of the station, in 1992. [[Signal Box|Signal boxes]] "A" and "B" were also abolished in May 1992, with [[Railway semaphore signal|semaphore signals]] replaced by coloured light [[Railway signal|signals]].<ref>{{cite magazine|date=November 1992|title=Works|magazine=Newsrail|publisher=Australian Railway Historical Society|page=370}}</ref> It was upgraded to a [[Premium Station]] on 25 June 1996.<ref>{{cite magazine|date=October 1997|title=Upgrading Eltham to a Premium Station|magazine=Newsrail|publisher=Australian Railway Historical Society|page=310}}</ref>
Clifton Hill opened on 8 May 1888.<ref name=VicsigCliftonHill/><ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11589769 |title=THE NORTH SUBURBAN RAILWAY LINES. |newspaper=[[The Argus (Melbourne)]] |issue=12,677 |location=Victoria, Australia |date=11 February 1887 |accessdate=17 March 2019 |page=9 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> The station building 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 (Platform 2). Boom barriers replaced [[Interlocking|interlocked gates]] at the Ramsden Street [[level crossing]], located in the [[Rail_directions#Up_and_down|Up]] direction of the station, in 1992. [[Signal Box|Signal boxes]] "A" and "B" were also abolished in May of that year, with [[Railway semaphore signal|semaphore signals]] replaced by coloured light [[Railway signal|signals]].<ref>{{cite magazine|date=November 1992|title=Works|magazine=Newsrail|publisher=Australian Railway Historical Society|page=370}}</ref> On 25 June 1996, Clifton Hill was upgraded to a [[Premium Station]].<ref>{{cite magazine|date=October 1997|title=Upgrading Eltham to a Premium Station|magazine=Newsrail|publisher=Australian Railway Historical Society|page=310}}</ref>


It is listed on the [[Register of the National Estate]]<ref>[http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/ahdb/search.pl?mode=place_detail;place_id=15097 Clifton Hill Railway Station] Department of the Environment</ref> as an intact example of a Victorian Tudor-style suburban railway station, and is one of eleven that were originally built in 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 (Platform 1) is also considered architecturally rare. Other features of the complex include two timber-framed gabled roofed signal boxes (built in 1888 and 1901), located on either side of Platform 2, and the original swinging railway gates (out of use since 1992).<ref>[http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/vhd/heritagevic#detail_places;294 Clifton Hill Railway Station Complex] Heritage Victoria</ref> One signal box was for the operation of the former level crossing gates across Heidelberg Road, which was replaced by an [[overpass]] in 1957. The other signal box controlled the level crossing gates at Ramsden Street.
It is listed on the [[Register of the National Estate]]<ref>[http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/ahdb/search.pl?mode=place_detail;place_id=15097 Clifton Hill Railway Station] Department of the Environment</ref> as an intact example of a Victorian Tudor-style suburban railway station, and is one of eleven that were originally built in 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 (Platform 1) is also considered architecturally rare. Other features of the complex include two timber-framed gabled roofed signal boxes (built in 1888 and 1901), located on either side of Platform 2, and the original swinging railway gates (out of use since 1992).<ref>[http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/vhd/heritagevic#detail_places;294 Clifton Hill Railway Station Complex] Heritage Victoria</ref> One signal box was for the operation of the former level crossing gates across [[Heidelberg Road]], which was replaced by an [[overpass]] in 1957. The other signal box controlled the level crossing gates at Ramsden Street.


Clifton Hill was once part of the [[Inner Circle railway line|Inner Circle line]]. The Hurstbridge line, between Clifton Hill and [[Westgarth railway station|Westgarth]], was duplicated in 2008–2009, and included a second bridge over [[Merri Creek]], which was opened by former [[Premier of Victoria|Premier]], [[John Brumby]], and former Transport Minister, [[Lynne Kosky]], on 27 January 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alpvictoria.com.au/News-and-Media/Road-and-Transport/News/First-passenger-trains-on-new-rail-bridge-today.html |title=First-passenger-trains-on-new-rail-bridge-today |accessdate=2009-01-30 |publisher=ALP Media Release }}{{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
Clifton Hill was once part of the [[Inner Circle railway line|Inner Circle line]]. The Hurstbridge line, between Clifton Hill and [[Westgarth railway station|Westgarth]], was duplicated in 2008–2009, and included a second bridge over the [[Merri Creek]], which was opened by former [[Premier of Victoria|Premier]], [[John Brumby]], and former Transport Minister, [[Lynne Kosky]], on 27 January 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alpvictoria.com.au/News-and-Media/Road-and-Transport/News/First-passenger-trains-on-new-rail-bridge-today.html |title=First-passenger-trains-on-new-rail-bridge-today |accessdate=2009-01-30 |publisher=ALP Media Release }}{{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>


In the early hours of 25 December 2011, a corrugated iron extension to the Platform 2 station building was damaged by fire.<ref name="newsrailfeb12">{{cite magazine|date=February 2012|title=Works|magazine=Newsrail|publisher=Australian Railway Historical Society|page=58}}</ref> The extension was demolished and removed by 12 January 2012.<ref name=newsrailfeb12/>
In the early hours of 25 December 2011, a corrugated iron extension to the Platform 2 station building was damaged by fire.<ref name="newsrailfeb12">{{cite magazine|date=February 2012|title=Works|magazine=Newsrail|publisher=Australian Railway Historical Society|page=58}}</ref> The extension was demolished and removed by 12 January 2012.<ref name=newsrailfeb12/>
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'''Platform 1:'''
'''Platform 1:'''

⚫
*{{RouteBox|Mernda line|Mernda railway line|#{{rcr|Melbourne|Mernda}}|white}} all stations and limited express services to [[Flinders Street railway station|Flinders Street]]
*{{RouteBox|Hurstbridge line|Hurstbridge railway line|#{{rcr|Melbourne|Hurstbridge}}|white}} all stations and limited express services to Flinders Street
* {{RouteBox|Mernda line|Mernda railway line|#{{rcr|Melbourne|Mernda}}|white}} all stations and limited express services to [[Flinders Street railway station|Flinders Street]]
* {{RouteBox|Hurstbridge line|Hurstbridge railway line|#{{rcr|Melbourne|Hurstbridge}}|white}} all stations and limited express services to Flinders Street


'''Platform 2:'''
'''Platform 2:'''

⚫
*{{RouteBox|Mernda line|Mernda railway line|#{{rcr|Melbourne|Mernda}}|white}} all stations services to [[Mernda railway station|Mernda]]
*{{RouteBox|Hurstbridge line|Hurstbridge railway line|#{{rcr|Melbourne|Hurstbridge}}|white}} all stations and limited express services to [[Hurstbridge railway station|Hurstbridge]]
* {{RouteBox|Mernda line|Mernda railway line|#{{rcr|Melbourne|Mernda}}|white}} all stations services to [[Mernda railway station|Mernda]]
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* {{RouteBox|Hurstbridge line|Hurstbridge railway line|#{{rcr|Melbourne|Hurstbridge}}|white}} all stations and limited express services to [[Hurstbridge railway station|Hurstbridge]]


==Transport links==
==Transport links==

[[Dysons]] operates two routes via Clifton Hill station, under contract to [[Public Transport Victoria]]:
[[Dysons]] operates two routes via Clifton Hill station, under contract to [[Public Transport Victoria]]:

*{{color box|ed0277|'''504'''|white}}: to [[Moonee Ponds Junction]]<ref>{{cite PTV route|504}}</ref>
*{{color box|f68b1f|'''546'''|white}}: [[Heidelberg railway station|Heidelberg station]] – [[University of Melbourne]] (off peak extension to [[Queen Victoria Market]])<ref>{{cite PTV route|546}}</ref>
* {{color box|ed0277|'''504'''|white}}: to [[Moonee Ponds Junction]]<ref>{{cite PTV route|504}}</ref>
* {{color box|f68b1f|'''546'''|white}}: [[Heidelberg railway station|Heidelberg station]] – [[University of Melbourne]] (off peak extension to [[Queen Victoria Market]])<ref>{{cite PTV route|546}}</ref>


[[Kinetic Melbourne]] operates one route via Clifton Hill station, under contract to Public Transport Victoria:
[[Kinetic Melbourne]] operates one route via Clifton Hill station, under contract to Public Transport Victoria:

*{{color box|8c62aa|'''246'''|white}}: [[Elsternwick railway station|Elsternwick station]] – [[Clifton Hill, Victoria|Clifton Hill]]<ref>{{cite PTV route|246}}</ref>
* {{color box|8c62aa|'''246'''|white}}: [[Elsternwick railway station|Elsternwick station]] – [[Clifton Hill, Victoria|Clifton Hill]]<ref>{{cite PTV route|246}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 11:20, 22 November 2022

Clifton Hill
PTV commuter rail station
Northbound view from Platform 2 in October 2020
General information
StandortHoddle Street,
Clifton Hill, Victoria 3068
City of Yarra
Australia
Coordinates37°47′19″S 144°59′43″E / 37.7887°S 144.9954°E / -37.7887; 144.9954
Owned byVicTrack
Operated byMetro Trains
Line(s)Mernda
Hurstbridge
Distance6.60 kilometres from
Southern Cross
Platforms2 side
Tracks2
ConnectionsBus
Bauwesen
Structure typeGround
Parking90
Bicycle facilities17
AccessibleNo—steep ramp
Other information
StatusOperational, Premium Station
Station codeCHL
Fare zoneMyki Zone 1
WebsitePublic Transport Victoria
History
Opened8 May 1888; 136 years ago (1888-05-08)
Rebuilt1990
Electrified1500 V DC overhead (July 1921)
Passengers
2008-20091.001 million[1]
2009-20101.030 million[1] Increase 2.9%
2010-20111.088 million[1] Increase 5.63%
2011-20120.982 million[1] Decrease 9.74%
2012-2013Not measured[1]
2013-20140.964 million[1] Decrease 1.83%
Services
Preceding station Railways in Melbourne Metro Trains Following station
Victoria Park
towards Flinders Street
 Mernda line Rushall
towards Mernda
Hurstbridge line Westgarth
towards Hurstbridge

Clifton Hill railway station is the junction for the Mernda and Hurstbridge lines in Victoria, Australia. It serves the north-eastern Melbourne suburb of Clifton Hill, and it opened on 8 May 1888.[2]

Immediately to the north of the station, the Mernda and Hurstbridge lines diverge.

History

Clifton Hill opened on 8 May 1888.[2][3] The station building 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 (Platform 2). Boom barriers replaced interlocked gates at the Ramsden Street level crossing, located in the Up direction of the station, in 1992. Signal boxes "A" and "B" were also abolished in May of that year, with semaphore signals replaced by coloured light signals.[4] On 25 June 1996, Clifton Hill was upgraded to a Premium Station.[5]

It is listed on the Register of the National Estate[6] as an intact example of a Victorian Tudor-style suburban railway station, and is one of eleven that were originally built in 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 (Platform 1) is also considered architecturally rare. Other features of the complex include two timber-framed gabled roofed signal boxes (built in 1888 and 1901), located on either side of Platform 2, and the original swinging railway gates (out of use since 1992).[7] One signal box was for the operation of the former level crossing gates across Heidelberg Road, which was replaced by an overpass in 1957. The other signal box controlled the level crossing gates at Ramsden Street.

Clifton Hill was once part of the Inner Circle line. The Hurstbridge line, between Clifton Hill and Westgarth, was duplicated in 2008–2009, and included a second bridge over the Merri Creek, which was opened by former Premier, John Brumby, and former Transport Minister, Lynne Kosky, on 27 January 2009.[8]

In the early hours of 25 December 2011, a corrugated iron extension to the Platform 2 station building was damaged by fire.[9] The extension was demolished and removed by 12 January 2012.[9]

Platforms and services

Clifton Hill has two side platforms, connected by an underpass. Platform 1 contains an enclosed waiting area, while Platform 2 contains a semi-enclosed waiting area and toilets.

The station is serviced by Metro Trains' Mernda and Hurstbridge line services.[10][11]

Platform 1:

Platform 2:

Dysons operates two routes via Clifton Hill station, under contract to Public Transport Victoria:

Kinetic Melbourne operates one route via Clifton Hill station, under contract to Public Transport Victoria:

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Train Station Patronage FY2008-2014". Public Transport Victoria. 14 May 2015. Archived from the original (XLS) on 30 March 2016. Retrieved 1 November 2016. (access from [1] Archived 3 November 2016 at the Wayback Machine)
  2. ^ a b Clifton Hill Vicsig
  3. ^ "THE NORTH SUBURBAN RAILWAY LINES". The Argus (Melbourne). No. 12, 677. Victoria, Australia. 11 February 1887. p. 9. Retrieved 17 March 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. ^ "Works". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. November 1992. p. 370.
  5. ^ "Upgrading Eltham to a Premium Station". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. October 1997. p. 310.
  6. ^ Clifton Hill Railway Station Department of the Environment
  7. ^ Clifton Hill Railway Station Complex Heritage Victoria
  8. ^ "First-passenger-trains-on-new-rail-bridge-today". ALP Media Release. Retrieved 30 January 2009.[dead link]
  9. ^ a b "Works". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. February 2012. p. 58.
  10. ^ "Mernda Line". Public Transport Victoria.
  11. ^ "Hurstbridge Line". Public Transport Victoria.
  12. ^ "504 Moonee Ponds - Clifton Hill via East Brunswick". Public Transport Victoria.
  13. ^ "546 Heidelberg Station - Melb Uni - Queen Victoria Market via Clifton Hill and Carlton". Public Transport Victoria.
  14. ^ "246 Elsternwick - Clifton Hill via St Kilda". Public Transport Victoria.
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