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}}'''Parliament railway station''' is a [[commuter rail]]way station adjacent to the border of both the suburb of [[East Melbourne]] and the [[Melbourne central business district|Melbourne CBD]] in Victoria, Australia. The station has two island platforms in a two-floor configuration connected to street level via two underground concourses. The station is fully accessible, as there are lifts linking the two concourses with both the platforms and street level.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Parliament |url=https://www.metrotrains.com.au/stations/parliament/ |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=Metro Trains Melbourne |language=en-US}}</ref>
}}'''Parliament railway station''' is a [[commuter rail]]way station adjacent to the border of both the suburb of [[East Melbourne]] and the [[Melbourne central business district|Melbourne CBD]] in Victoria, Australia. The station has two island platforms in a two-floor configuration connected to street level via two underground concourses. The station is fully accessible, as there are lifts linking the two concourses with both the platforms and street level.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Parliament |url=https://www.metrotrains.com.au/stations/parliament/ |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=Metro Trains Melbourne |language=en-US}}</ref>


In 1971, the Melbourne Underground Rail Loop Authority was formed. During this time, three new underground stations, including Parliament, were said to be built. Parliament station opened in 1983, and the station was named after the [[Parliament House, Melbourne|Parliament House]] which is located just east of the station.<ref name=":122">{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=bZZdDwAAQBAJ |title=Australia's Railways |publisher=Alison Hideki |year=2018 |isbn=9781925630763 |pages=21}}</ref><ref name="lee1912">{{cite book |author=Lee, Robert |title=The Railways of Victoria 1854–2004 |publisher=Melbourne University Publishing |year=2007 |isbn=978-0-522-85134-2 |page=191}}</ref> During the station's construction, the platforms were built through tunneling.<ref name="MURL" /> When the station had originally opened it was the longest escalator in the Southern Hemisphere; however, in 2022, this was overtaken by the escalators at [[Airport Central railway station|Airport Central station]] in Perth.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":5" /><ref name=":6">{{cite web |last1=Ho |first1=Cason |date=16 August 2022 |title=Perth Airport rail line to open in October, as Forrestfield Metronet costs revealed to be $1.9 billion |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-16/perth-airport-metronet-rail-link-to-open-in-october/101337464 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001033932/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-16/perth-airport-metronet-rail-link-to-open-in-october/101337464 |archive-date=1 October 2022 |access-date=3 October 2022 |website=ABC News}}</ref>
Parliament station opened in 1983. The station was named after the [[Parliament House, Melbourne|Parliament House]] which is located just east of the station.<ref name=":122">{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=bZZdDwAAQBAJ |title=Australia's Railways |publisher=Alison Hideki |year=2018 |isbn=9781925630763 |pages=21}}</ref><ref name="lee1912">{{cite book |author=Lee, Robert |title=The Railways of Victoria 1854–2004 |publisher=Melbourne University Publishing |year=2007 |isbn=978-0-522-85134-2 |page=191}}</ref> During the station's construction, the platforms of the station were built through tunneling.<ref name="MURL" /> When the station had originally opened it had the longest escalator in the [[Southern Hemisphere]]; however, in 2022, this was overtaken by the escalators at [[Airport Central railway station|Airport Central station]] in Perth.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":5">{{cite web |date=2 July 2019 |title=Skybridge construction takes to the skies in latest milestone |url=https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2019/07/Skybridge-construction-takes-to-the-skies-in-latest-milestone.aspx |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003121511/https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2019/07/Skybridge-construction-takes-to-the-skies-in-latest-milestone.aspx |archive-date=3 October 2022 |access-date=3 October 2022 |website=Media Statements}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{cite web |last1=Ho |first1=Cason |date=16 August 2022 |title=Perth Airport rail line to open in October, as Forrestfield Metronet costs revealed to be $1.9 billion |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-16/perth-airport-metronet-rail-link-to-open-in-october/101337464 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001033932/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-16/perth-airport-metronet-rail-link-to-open-in-october/101337464 |archive-date=1 October 2022 |access-date=3 October 2022 |website=ABC News}}</ref>


Parliament station is one of the three underground stations in the [[City Loop]] which is served by eleven lines organised into four groups. The station is also served by two tram routes on [[Bourke Street]], four tram routes on Macarthur Street and one tram route on [[Spring Street, Melbourne|Spring Street]]. The journey to [[Flinders Street railway station]] is approximately {{convert|4.2|km}} and takes 7 minutes by train.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" />
Parliament station is one of the three underground stations in the [[City Loop]] which is served by eleven lines organised into four groups. The station is also served by two tram routes on [[Bourke Street]], four tram routes on Macarthur Street and one tram route on [[Spring Street, Melbourne|Spring Street]]. The journey to [[Flinders Street railway station]] is approximately {{convert|4.2|km}} and takes 7 minutes by train.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" />
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Parliament railway station is located on the border of both the suburb of [[East Melbourne]] and the [[Melbourne central business district|Melbourne CBD]]. East of the main entrance is Macarthur Street as well as [[Spring Street, Melbourne|Spring Street]] and [[Collins Street, Melbourne|Collins Street]] is to the south. The station is located nearby the [[Parliament House, Melbourne|Parliament House]], hence the station's name.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":122"/> Parliament station is owned by [[VicTrack]], a state government agency, and is operated by [[Metro Trains Melbourne]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Parliament |url=https://www.metrotrains.com.au/stations/parliament/ |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=Metro Trains Melbourne |language=en-AU}}</ref> The station is approximately {{convert|4.3|km}}, or around a 7-minute train journey, from [[Flinders Street railway station|Flinders Street]].<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" />
Parliament railway station is located on the border of both the suburb of [[East Melbourne]] and the [[Melbourne central business district|Melbourne CBD]]. East of the main entrance is Macarthur Street as well as [[Spring Street, Melbourne|Spring Street]] and [[Collins Street, Melbourne|Collins Street]] is to the south. The station is located nearby the [[Parliament House, Melbourne|Parliament House]], hence the station's name.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":122"/> Parliament station is owned by [[VicTrack]], a state government agency, and is operated by [[Metro Trains Melbourne]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Parliament |url=https://www.metrotrains.com.au/stations/parliament/ |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=Metro Trains Melbourne |language=en-AU}}</ref> The station is approximately {{convert|4.3|km}}, or around a 7-minute train journey, from [[Flinders Street railway station|Flinders Street]].<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" />


Parliament station consists of two [[island platform]]s in a two-level configuration. The platforms are approximately {{convert|160|m|ft}} long, enough for a Metro Trains 7-car [[High Capacity Metro Trains|HCMT]].<ref name=":1" /> In addition to the two platform levels, there are also two underground concourses. The northern concourse is connected to street level via an exit on [[Lonsdale Street]] whereas the southern concourse is connected to street level via an exit on Macarthur Street and two exits on [[Spring Street, Melbourne|Spring Street]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Disruption Article |url=https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/article/ |access-date=2023-05-09 |website=Public Transport Victoria |language=en-GB}}</ref>
Parliament station consists of two [[island platform]]s in a two-level configuration. The platforms are approximately {{convert|160|m|ft}} long, enough for a Metro Trains 7-car [[High Capacity Metro Trains|HCMT]].<ref name=":1" /> In addition to the two platform levels, there are also two underground concourses. The northern concourse is connected to street level via an exit on [[Lonsdale Street]] whereas the southern concourse is connected to street level via an exit on Macarthur Street and two exits on Spring Street.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Disruption Article |url=https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/article/ |access-date=2023-05-09 |website=Public Transport Victoria |language=en-GB}}</ref>


Parliament station currently has no available parking facilities. The station is fully accessible as there are lifts linking the concourse with both the platforms and street level.<ref name=":1" />
The station currently has no available parking facilities. The station is fully DDA compliant with as there are lifts linking the concourse with both the platforms and street level.<ref name=":1" />


==History==
==History==
[[File:MURLA-logo.png|left|thumb|The logo of the Melbourne Underground Rail Authority which was responsible in the construction of the City Loop]]
[[File:MURLA-logo.png|left|thumb|The logo of the Melbourne Underground Rail Authority which was responsible for the construction of the City Loop]]
Melbourne Underground Rail Loop Authority (MURLA) was formed in 1971 to oversee the construction of the brand-new [[City Loop]]. The plan included the construction of three underground stations including Parliament station.<ref name="lee1912" />
Parliament station was one of three underground stations included in the construction plan of the new [[City Loop]], overseen by the Melbourne Underground Rail Loop Authority (MURLA) formed in 1971.<ref name="lee1912" />


The station platforms were constructed using tunnelling methods. A pilot tunnel was made, enabling the walls to be constructed ahead of the main excavation. Each platform is an individual tunnel and is linked to the other platforms at the same level by several cross tunnels. That choice of design left the remaining pillar of rock between the tunnels too weak to support the required loads, so it was replaced with concrete.<ref name="MURL">[https://web.archive.org/web/20050718073039/http://www.doi.vic.gov.au/doi/doielect.nsf/2a6bd98dee287482ca256915001cff0c/44507f9d12a4406cca25700c0012fe36/$FILE/MURL%20booklet.pdf History of Melbourne's Underground Rail System] Metropolitan Transport Authority</ref>
The station platforms were constructed using tunnelling methods. A pilot tunnel was made, enabling the walls to be constructed ahead of the main excavation. Each platform is an individual tunnel and is linked to the other platforms at the same level by several cross tunnels. That choice of design left the remaining pillar of rock between the tunnels too weak to support the required loads, so it was replaced with concrete.<ref name="MURL">[https://web.archive.org/web/20050718073039/http://www.doi.vic.gov.au/doi/doielect.nsf/2a6bd98dee287482ca256915001cff0c/44507f9d12a4406cca25700c0012fe36/$FILE/MURL%20booklet.pdf History of Melbourne's Underground Rail System] Metropolitan Transport Authority</ref>
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The booking hall to the south was constructed "upside down", with the support columns being dug with augers from ground level, then filled with concrete. The roof was then constructed over the piles from ground level, during a series of staged road closures. Once complete, the excavation of the booking hall was carried out underneath, while road traffic continued overhead. During construction, the Parliament House fence had to be removed, stored then re-erected.<ref name=MURL/>
The booking hall to the south was constructed "upside down", with the support columns being dug with augers from ground level, then filled with concrete. The roof was then constructed over the piles from ground level, during a series of staged road closures. Once complete, the excavation of the booking hall was carried out underneath, while road traffic continued overhead. During construction, the Parliament House fence had to be removed, stored then re-erected.<ref name=MURL/>


The station opened on 22 January 1983.<ref name=doi>{{cite web |url=http://www.doi.vic.gov.au/Doi/Internet/transport.nsf/AllDocs/74164766E0CEAF95CA25700500122952?OpenDocument |title=Public transport - City Loop history|author=Department of Infrastructure |publisher=www.doi.vic.gov.au|access-date=2008-07-20 |url-status=dead |archive-url=http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20090520044857/http://www.doi.vic.gov.au/DOI/Internet/transport.nsf/AllDocs/74164766E0CEAF95CA25700500122952?OpenDocument |archive-date=20 May 2009}}</ref> At the time of opening, the station had the longest escalators in the southern hemisphere,<ref name=MURL/> but it has since been surpassed by [[Airport Central railway station]] in [[Perth]].<ref name=":4">{{cite web |last1=Pearce |first1=Connor |title=4 kilometres of track laid on Forrestfield-Airport Link |url=https://www.railexpress.com.au/4-kilometres-of-track-laid-on-forrestfield-airport-link/ |website=Rail Express |access-date=3 October 2022 |date=11 November 2020 |archive-date=3 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003121511/https://www.railexpress.com.au/4-kilometres-of-track-laid-on-forrestfield-airport-link/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":5">{{cite web |title=Skybridge construction takes to the skies in latest milestone |url=https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2019/07/Skybridge-construction-takes-to-the-skies-in-latest-milestone.aspx |website=Media Statements |access-date=3 October 2022 |date=2 July 2019 |archive-date=3 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003121511/https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2019/07/Skybridge-construction-takes-to-the-skies-in-latest-milestone.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref>
The station opened on 22 January 1983.<ref name=doi>{{cite web |url=http://www.doi.vic.gov.au/Doi/Internet/transport.nsf/AllDocs/74164766E0CEAF95CA25700500122952?OpenDocument |title=Public transport - City Loop history|author=Department of Infrastructure |publisher=www.doi.vic.gov.au|access-date=2008-07-20 |url-status=dead |archive-url=http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20090520044857/http://www.doi.vic.gov.au/DOI/Internet/transport.nsf/AllDocs/74164766E0CEAF95CA25700500122952?OpenDocument |archive-date=20 May 2009}}</ref> At the time of opening, the station had the longest escalators in the [[Southern Hemisphere]],<ref name=MURL/> but it has since been surpassed by [[Airport Central railway station]] in [[Perth]] in October 2022.<ref name=":4">{{cite web |last1=Pearce |first1=Connor |title=4 kilometres of track laid on Forrestfield-Airport Link |url=https://www.railexpress.com.au/4-kilometres-of-track-laid-on-forrestfield-airport-link/ |website=Rail Express |access-date=3 October 2022 |date=11 November 2020 |archive-date=3 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003121511/https://www.railexpress.com.au/4-kilometres-of-track-laid-on-forrestfield-airport-link/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kruijff |first=Peter de |date=2022-08-16 |title=Long-delayed $1.9b Forrestfield-Airport rail link to open in October |url=https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/long-delayed-1-9b-forrestfield-airport-rail-link-to-open-in-october-20220816-p5baat.html |access-date=2023-08-14 |website=WAtoday |language=en}}</ref>


In 31 January 2021, a major timetable rewrite was done to allow for the operation of the [[High Capacity Metro Train]] as well as more frequent services on both the Northern and Caulfield Groups. This included the removal of [[Frankston railway line|Frankston]], [[Sandringham railway line|Sandringham]] and [[Werribee railway line|Werribee]] lines from the City Loop.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-01 |title=Building A Train Network For The Future |url=https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/building-train-network-future |access-date=2023-05-10 |website=Premier of Victoria}}</ref> The Frankston line, however, will return to the City Loop in 2025, once the [[Metro Tunnel]] is opened.<ref name=":7" />
On 31 January 2021, a major timetable rewrite was done to allow for the operation of the [[High Capacity Metro Train]] as well as more frequent services on both the Northern and Caulfield Groups. This included the removal of [[Frankston railway line|Frankston]], [[Sandringham railway line|Sandringham]] and [[Werribee railway line|Werribee]] lines from the City Loop.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-01 |title=Building A Train Network For The Future |url=https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/building-train-network-future |access-date=2023-05-10 |website=Premier of Victoria}}</ref> The Frankston line, however, is planned to return to the City Loop in 2025, once the [[Metro Tunnel]] is opened.<ref name=":7" />


In 2022 and early 2023 works had begun to upgrade safety features at the three city loop stations. In 2022, work had been completed for the first stage which was the installment of a new intruder alarm system. On 6 February 2023, early works commenced for stage 2 at Parliament station and are expected to be complete by late 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Parliament Station area update |url=https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/disruptions/city-loop-upgrades-planned-disruptions/parliament-station-area-update/ |access-date=2023-05-09 |website=Public Transport Victoria |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |title=City Loop upgrades |url=https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/assets/default-site/disruptions/city-loop-upgrades-planned-disruptions/City-Loop-Upgrades-fact-sheet.pdf |website=Public Transport Victoria}}</ref>{{Break}}These upgrades include:<ref name=":8" />
In 2022 and early 2023 works had begun to upgrade safety features at the three city loop stations. In 2022, work had been completed for the first stage which was the installment of a new intruder alarm system. On 6 February 2023, early works commenced for stage 2 at Parliament station and is expected to be complete by late 2023 by the [[Victoria State Government]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Parliament Station area update |url=https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/disruptions/city-loop-upgrades-planned-disruptions/parliament-station-area-update/ |access-date=2023-05-09 |website=Public Transport Victoria |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |title=City Loop upgrades |url=https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/assets/default-site/disruptions/city-loop-upgrades-planned-disruptions/City-Loop-Upgrades-fact-sheet.pdf |website=Public Transport Victoria}}</ref>{{Break}}These upgrades include:<ref name=":8" />


* Upgrading ventilation shafts
* Upgrading ventilation shafts
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==Platforms and services==
==Platforms and services==
[[File:Passenger information display at Parliament.jpg|left|thumb|Passenger information display at Parliament station]]
[[File:Passenger information display at Parliament.jpg|left|thumb|Passenger information display at Parliament station]]
Parliament station is currently served by 11 lines which are separated into four groups and are operated by [[Metro Trains Melbourne]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Parliament Station |url=https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/stop/ |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=Public Transport Victoria |language=en-GB}}</ref>
Parliament station is served by 11 lines which are separated into four groups and are operated by [[Metro Trains Melbourne]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Parliament Station |url=https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/stop/ |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=Public Transport Victoria |language=en-GB}}</ref>


Platform 1 is served by the Clifton Hill group which consists of the [[Hurstbridge railway line|Hurstbridge]] and [[Mernda railway line|Mernda]] lines. Services clockwise through the City Loop, first stopping at Jolimont and then travelling together until Clifton Hill where the line splits into two.<ref name=":0" />
Platform 1 is served by the Clifton Hill group which consists of the [[Hurstbridge railway line|Hurstbridge]] and [[Mernda railway line|Mernda]] lines. Services run clockwise through the City Loop, first stopping at Jolimont and then travelling together until Clifton Hill where the line splits into two.<ref name=":0" />


Platform 2 is served by the Caulfield group which consists of the [[Cranbourne railway line|Cranbourne]] and [[Pakenham railway line|Pakenham]] lines. Services operate counterclockwise through the City Loop, first travelling towards Flinders Street before travelling together towards [[Dandenong railway station|Dandenong]] where the line splits into two. Services on both lines run express between [[South Yarra railway station|South Yarra]] and [[Caulfield railway station|Caulfield]] ([[Malvern railway station, Melbourne|Malvern]] during off-peak).<ref name=":0" /> From 2025 onwards, the [[Cranbourne railway line|Cranbourne]] and [[Pakenham railway line|Pakenham]] lines would be removed from the [[City Loop]] and will instead be rerouted through the [[Metro Tunnel]]. As a result services on the [[Frankston railway line|Frankston line]] will serve the loop instead.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |date=2023-03-27 |title=Benefits for your train line |url=https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/metro-tunnel/about/overview/benefits-for-your-train-line |access-date=2023-05-07 |website=Victoria’s Big Build |language=en}}</ref>
Platform 2 is served by the Caulfield group which consists of the [[Cranbourne railway line|Cranbourne]] and [[Pakenham railway line|Pakenham]] lines. Services operate counterclockwise through the City Loop, first travelling towards Flinders Street before travelling together towards [[Dandenong railway station|Dandenong]] where the line splits into two. Services on both lines run express between [[South Yarra railway station|South Yarra]] and [[Caulfield railway station|Caulfield]] ([[Malvern railway station, Melbourne|Malvern]] during off-peak).<ref name=":0" /> From 2025 onwards, the [[Cranbourne railway line|Cranbourne]] and [[Pakenham railway line|Pakenham]] lines is expected to be removed from the City Loop and will instead be rerouted through the [[Metro Tunnel]]. As a result, services on the [[Frankston railway line|Frankston line]] will serve the loop instead.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |date=2023-03-27 |title=Benefits for your train line |url=https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/metro-tunnel/about/overview/benefits-for-your-train-line |access-date=2023-05-07 |website=Victoria’s Big Build |language=en}}</ref>


Platform 3 is served by the Northern Group which consists of the [[Craigieburn railway line|Craigieburn]], [[Sunbury railway line|Sunbury]] and [[Upfield railway line|Upfield]] lines. Service patterns alternate during the day between clockwise and counterclockwise operations. Services run through the loop together before splitting off at [[North Melbourne railway station|North Melbourne]].<ref name=":0" /> From 2025 onwards, the [[Sunbury railway line|Sunbury line]] would be removed from the [[City Loop]] and will instead be rerouted through the [[Metro Tunnel]].<ref name=":7" />
Platform 3 is served by the Northern Group which consists of the [[Craigieburn railway line|Craigieburn]], [[Sunbury railway line|Sunbury]] and [[Upfield railway line|Upfield]] lines. Service patterns alternate during the day between clockwise and counterclockwise operations. Services run through the loop together before splitting off at [[North Melbourne railway station|North Melbourne]].<ref name=":0" /> From 2025 onwards, the [[Sunbury railway line|Sunbury line]] is planned be removed from the City Loop and will instead be rerouted through the [[Metro Tunnel]].<ref name=":7" />


Platform 4 is served by the Burnley Group which consists of [[Alamein railway line|Alamein]], [[Belgrave railway line|Belgrave]], [[Glen Waverley railway line|Glen Waverley]] and [[Lilydale railway line|Lilydale]] lines. Service patterns alternate during the day between clockwise and counterclockwise operations. Services on the Burnley group split off three times, first at [[Burnley railway station|Burnley]] where the [[Glen Waverley railway line|Glen Waverley line]] breaks off, then at [[Camberwell railway station, Melbourne|Camberwell]] where the [[Alamein railway line|Alamein line]] breaks off. and [[Ringwood railway station, Melbourne|Ringwood]] where the [[Belgrave railway line|Belgrave]] and [[Lilydale railway line|Lilydale]] lines split into two.<ref name=":0" />
Platform 4 is served by the Burnley Group which consists of [[Alamein railway line|Alamein]], [[Belgrave railway line|Belgrave]], [[Glen Waverley railway line|Glen Waverley]] and [[Lilydale railway line|Lilydale]] lines. Service patterns alternate during the day between clockwise and counterclockwise operations. Services on the Burnley group split off three times, first at [[Burnley railway station|Burnley]] where the [[Glen Waverley railway line|Glen Waverley line]] breaks off, then at [[Camberwell railway station, Melbourne|Camberwell]] where the [[Alamein railway line|Alamein line]] breaks off. and [[Ringwood railway station, Melbourne|Ringwood]] where the [[Belgrave railway line|Belgrave]] and [[Lilydale railway line|Lilydale]] lines split into two.<ref name=":0" />
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==Transport links==
==Transport links==
Parliament station is served by seven tram routes departing from three different tram stops. [[City Circle tram|Route 35]] serves the tram stop on [[Spring Street, Melbourne|Spring Street]], routes [[Melbourne tram route 86|86]] and [[Melbourne tram route 96|96]] serve the tram stop on [[Bourke Street]] and routes [[Melbourne tram route 11|11]], [[Melbourne tram route 12|12]], [[Melbourne tram route 48|48]] and [[Melbourne tram route 109|109]] serve the tram stop on Macarthur Street.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bourke St/Spring St #0 |url=https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/stop/ |access-date=2023-05-07 |website=Public Transport Victoria |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Spring St/Bourke St #9 |url=https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/stop/ |access-date=2023-05-07 |website=Public Transport Victoria |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Parliament Railway Station/Macarthur St #10 |url=https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/stop/ |access-date=2023-05-07 |website=Public Transport Victoria |language=en-GB}}</ref>
Parliament station is served by seven tram routes departing from three different tram stops. [[City Circle tram|Route 35]] serves the tram stop on Spring Street, routes [[Melbourne tram route 86|86]] and [[Melbourne tram route 96|96]] serve the tram stop on [[Bourke Street]] and routes [[Melbourne tram route 11|11]], [[Melbourne tram route 12|12]], [[Melbourne tram route 48|48]] and [[Melbourne tram route 109|109]] serve the tram stop on Macarthur Street.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bourke St/Spring St #0 |url=https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/stop/ |access-date=2023-05-07 |website=Public Transport Victoria |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Spring St/Bourke St #9 |url=https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/stop/ |access-date=2023-05-07 |website=Public Transport Victoria |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Parliament Railway Station/Macarthur St #10 |url=https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/stop/ |access-date=2023-05-07 |website=Public Transport Victoria |language=en-GB}}</ref>


'''Spring Street'''
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Revision as of 01:41, 14 August 2023

This article is about the commuter rail station in Melbourne, Australia. For the light rail station in Ottawa, Canada, see Parliament station.

Parliament
PTV commuter rail station
Southbound view from Platform 3 in March 2020
General information
StandortSpring Street,
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
City of Melbourne
Australia
Coordinates37°48′41″S 144°58′23″E / 37.81139°S 144.97306°E / -37.81139; 144.97306
Owned byVicTrack
Operated byMetro Trains
Line(s)
Platforms4 (2 island)
Tracks4
ConnectionsList of Melbourne tram routes Tram
Bauwesen
Structure typeUnderground
Depth40 m[1]
Platform levels2
AccessibleYes—step free access
Other information
StatusOperational, premium station
Station codePAR
Fare zoneMyki Zone 1
WebsitePublic Transport Victoria
History
Opened22 January 1983; 41 years ago (1983-01-22)
Electrified1500 V DC overhead
(January 1981)
Passengers
2008-200910.276 million[2]
2009–201010.484 million[2] Increase 2.03%
2010–201110.757 million[2] Increase 2.6%
2011–201210.734 million[2] Decrease 0.22%
2012–2013Not measured[2]
2013–201410.963 million[2] Increase 2.14%
2014-2015Not measured[3]
2015–201610.058 million[3] Decrease 8.25%
2016–20179.855 million[3] Decrease 2.02%
2017–201810.199 million[3] Increase 3.48%
Services
Preceding station Railways in Melbourne Metro Trains Following station
Melbourne Central
One-way operation
 Mernda line Jolimont
towards Mernda
Hurstbridge line Jolimont
towards Hurstbridge
Melbourne Central
towards Flinders Street
 Pakenham line Richmond
One-way operation
Cranbourne line
Direction of travel on metropolitan lines below between stations on the City Loop changes to either Melbourne Central or Flinders Street depending on the line and time of day.
Melbourne Central
towards Flinders Street
 Lilydale line Richmond
towards Lilydale or Belgrave
Belgrave line
Alamein line
Select weekday peak services only
 Richmond
towards Alamein
Glen Waverley line Richmond
towards Glen Waverley
Melbourne Central
towards Upfield
 Upfield line Flinders Street
Terminus
Melbourne Central
towards Craigieburn
 Craigieburn line
Melbourne Central
towards Sunbury
 Sunbury line
Future services (2025)
Melbourne Central
towards Flinders Street
 Frankston line Richmond
towards Frankston
Track layout
Legend
to Melbourne Central
1
3
L1 (upper)
2
4
L2 (lower)
to Flinders Street
to Jolimont
to Richmond

Parliament railway station is a commuter railway station adjacent to the border of both the suburb of East Melbourne and the Melbourne CBD in Victoria, Australia. The station has two island platforms in a two-floor configuration connected to street level via two underground concourses. The station is fully accessible, as there are lifts linking the two concourses with both the platforms and street level.[4]

Parliament station opened in 1983. The station was named after the Parliament House which is located just east of the station.[5][6] During the station's construction, the platforms of the station were built through tunneling.[1] When the station had originally opened it had the longest escalator in the Southern Hemisphere; however, in 2022, this was overtaken by the escalators at Airport Central station in Perth.[7][8][9]

Parliament station is one of the three underground stations in the City Loop which is served by eleven lines organised into four groups. The station is also served by two tram routes on Bourke Street, four tram routes on Macarthur Street and one tram route on Spring Street. The journey to Flinders Street railway station is approximately 4.2 kilometres (2.6 mi) and takes 7 minutes by train.[10][11]

Description

Picture taken from the Escalator at Parliament station facing towards the exit towards Lonsdale Street
Entrance to Parliament station on Spring Street in 2004

Parliament railway station is located on the border of both the suburb of East Melbourne and the Melbourne CBD. East of the main entrance is Macarthur Street as well as Spring Street and Collins Street is to the south. The station is located nearby the Parliament House, hence the station's name.[4][5] Parliament station is owned by VicTrack, a state government agency, and is operated by Metro Trains Melbourne.[12] The station is approximately 4.3 kilometres (2.7 mi), or around a 7-minute train journey, from Flinders Street.[10][11]

Parliament station consists of two island platforms in a two-level configuration. The platforms are approximately 160 metres (520 ft) long, enough for a Metro Trains 7-car HCMT.[4] In addition to the two platform levels, there are also two underground concourses. The northern concourse is connected to street level via an exit on Lonsdale Street whereas the southern concourse is connected to street level via an exit on Macarthur Street and two exits on Spring Street.[13]

The station currently has no available parking facilities. The station is fully DDA compliant with as there are lifts linking the concourse with both the platforms and street level.[4]

History

The logo of the Melbourne Underground Rail Authority which was responsible for the construction of the City Loop

Parliament station was one of three underground stations included in the construction plan of the new City Loop, overseen by the Melbourne Underground Rail Loop Authority (MURLA) formed in 1971.[6]

The station platforms were constructed using tunnelling methods. A pilot tunnel was made, enabling the walls to be constructed ahead of the main excavation. Each platform is an individual tunnel and is linked to the other platforms at the same level by several cross tunnels. That choice of design left the remaining pillar of rock between the tunnels too weak to support the required loads, so it was replaced with concrete.[1]

The booking hall to the south was constructed "upside down", with the support columns being dug with augers from ground level, then filled with concrete. The roof was then constructed over the piles from ground level, during a series of staged road closures. Once complete, the excavation of the booking hall was carried out underneath, while road traffic continued overhead. During construction, the Parliament House fence had to be removed, stored then re-erected.[1]

The station opened on 22 January 1983.[14] At the time of opening, the station had the longest escalators in the Southern Hemisphere,[1] but it has since been surpassed by Airport Central railway station in Perth in October 2022.[7][15]

On 31 January 2021, a major timetable rewrite was done to allow for the operation of the High Capacity Metro Train as well as more frequent services on both the Northern and Caulfield Groups. This included the removal of Frankston, Sandringham and Werribee lines from the City Loop.[16] The Frankston line, however, is planned to return to the City Loop in 2025, once the Metro Tunnel is opened.[17]

In 2022 and early 2023 works had begun to upgrade safety features at the three city loop stations. In 2022, work had been completed for the first stage which was the installment of a new intruder alarm system. On 6 February 2023, early works commenced for stage 2 at Parliament station and is expected to be complete by late 2023 by the Victoria State Government.[18][19]
These upgrades include:[19]

  • Upgrading ventilation shafts
  • Replacing existing ceiling panels
  • Upgrading fire sprinkler systems
  • Installment of new fire detection systems

Platforms and services

Passenger information display at Parliament station

Parliament station is served by 11 lines which are separated into four groups and are operated by Metro Trains Melbourne.[20]

Platform 1 is served by the Clifton Hill group which consists of the Hurstbridge and Mernda lines. Services run clockwise through the City Loop, first stopping at Jolimont and then travelling together until Clifton Hill where the line splits into two.[20]

Platform 2 is served by the Caulfield group which consists of the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines. Services operate counterclockwise through the City Loop, first travelling towards Flinders Street before travelling together towards Dandenong where the line splits into two. Services on both lines run express between South Yarra and Caulfield (Malvern during off-peak).[20] From 2025 onwards, the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines is expected to be removed from the City Loop and will instead be rerouted through the Metro Tunnel. As a result, services on the Frankston line will serve the loop instead.[17]

Platform 3 is served by the Northern Group which consists of the Craigieburn, Sunbury and Upfield lines. Service patterns alternate during the day between clockwise and counterclockwise operations. Services run through the loop together before splitting off at North Melbourne.[20] From 2025 onwards, the Sunbury line is planned be removed from the City Loop and will instead be rerouted through the Metro Tunnel.[17]

Platform 4 is served by the Burnley Group which consists of Alamein, Belgrave, Glen Waverley and Lilydale lines. Service patterns alternate during the day between clockwise and counterclockwise operations. Services on the Burnley group split off three times, first at Burnley where the Glen Waverley line breaks off, then at Camberwell where the Alamein line breaks off. and Ringwood where the Belgrave and Lilydale lines split into two.[20]

Station layout

G Street level Entrances/Exits
C Northern Concourse Customer service, toilets
Southern Concourse Customer service, toilets
L1
Platforms 		Platform 1
Island platform, doors will open on the left
Platform 2
L2
Platforms 		Platform 3
Island platform, doors will open on the left or right
Platform 4

Parliament station is served by seven tram routes departing from three different tram stops. Route 35 serves the tram stop on Spring Street, routes 86 and 96 serve the tram stop on Bourke Street and routes 11, 12, 48 and 109 serve the tram stop on Macarthur Street.[30][31][32]

Spring Street

Bourke Street

Macarthur Street:

Notes

  1. ^ Weekday pre-peak and post-peak only

References

  1. ^ a b c d e History of Melbourne's Underground Rail System Metropolitan Transport Authority
  2. ^ 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 "Research and statistics - Public Transport Victoria". Archived from the original on 3 November 2016. Retrieved 1 November 2016.)
  3. ^ a b c d "Station Patronage Data 2013-2018". Philip Mallis. Transport for Victoria. 13 February 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  4. ^ a b c d "Parliament". Metro Trains Melbourne. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  5. ^ a b Australia's Railways. Alison Hideki. 2018. p. 21. ISBN 9781925630763.
  6. ^ a b Lee, Robert (2007). The Railways of Victoria 1854–2004. Melbourne University Publishing. p. 191. ISBN 978-0-522-85134-2.
  7. ^ a b Pearce, Connor (11 November 2020). "4 kilometres of track laid on Forrestfield-Airport Link". Rail Express. Archived from the original on 3 October 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
  8. ^ "Skybridge construction takes to the skies in latest milestone". Media Statements. 2 July 2019. Archived from the original on 3 October 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
  9. ^ Ho, Cason (16 August 2022). "Perth Airport rail line to open in October, as Forrestfield Metronet costs revealed to be $1.9 billion". ABC News. Archived from the original on 1 October 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
  10. ^ a b c "Pakenham Line". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  11. ^ a b c "Sunbury line". Public Transport Victoria.
  12. ^ "Parliament". Metro Trains Melbourne. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  13. ^ "Disruption Article". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  14. ^ Department of Infrastructure. "Public transport - City Loop history". www.doi.vic.gov.au. Archived from the original on 20 May 2009. Retrieved 20 July 2008.
  15. ^ Kruijff, Peter de (16 August 2022). "Long-delayed $1.9b Forrestfield-Airport rail link to open in October". WAtoday. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  16. ^ "Building A Train Network For The Future". Premier of Victoria. 1 December 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  17. ^ a b c "Benefits for your train line". Victoria’s Big Build. 27 March 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  18. ^ "Parliament Station area update". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  19. ^ a b "City Loop upgrades" (PDF). Public Transport Victoria.
  20. ^ a b c d e "Parliament Station". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  21. ^ "Mernda Line". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  22. ^ "Hurstbridge Line". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  23. ^ "Cranbourne Line". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  24. ^ "Craigieburn Line". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  25. ^ "Upfield Line". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  26. ^ "Lilydale Line". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  27. ^ "Belgrave Line". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  28. ^ "Glen Waverley Line". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  29. ^ "Alamein Line". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  30. ^ "Bourke St/Spring St #0". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  31. ^ "Spring St/Bourke St #9". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  32. ^ "Parliament Railway Station/Macarthur St #10". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  33. ^ "35 City Circle (Free Tourist Tram)". Public Transport Victoria.
  34. ^ "86 Bundoora RMIT - Waterfront City Docklands". Public Transport Victoria.
  35. ^ "96 East Brunswick - St Kilda Beach". Public Transport Victoria.
  36. ^ "11 West Preston - Victoria Harbour Docklands". Public Transport Victoria.
  37. ^ "12 Victoria Gardens - St Kilda". Public Transport Victoria.
  38. ^ "48 North Balwyn - Victoria Harbour Docklands". Public Transport Victoria.
  39. ^ "109 Box Hill - Port Melbourne". Public Transport Victoria.
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