Ascot railway station, Brisbane facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ascot
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Looking towards Doomben in March 2018.
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| Location | McGill Avenue, Ascot | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 27°25′48″S 153°03′50″E / 27.4299°S 153.0638°E | ||||||||||
| Owned by | Queensland Rail | ||||||||||
| Operated by | City network | ||||||||||
| Line(s) | Pinkenba | ||||||||||
| Distance | 8.90 kilometres from Central | ||||||||||
| Platforms | 2 side | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
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| Structure type | Ground | ||||||||||
| Bicycle facilities | Yes | ||||||||||
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| Status | Unstaffed | ||||||||||
| Station code | 600433 (platform 1) 600434 (platform 2) |
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| Fare zone | go card 1 | ||||||||||
| Website | Queensland Rail | ||||||||||
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| Opened | 3 September 1882 | ||||||||||
| Electrified | Yes | ||||||||||
| Previous names | Hendra Siding Racecourse |
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Ascot railway station is a train stop in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Pinkenba train line. You can find it in the Ascot area, right next to the famous Eagle Farm Racecourse.
History of Ascot Station
Ascot station first opened on September 3, 1882. Back then, it was called Hendra Siding. It was later renamed Racecourse, and finally, it became Ascot.
The train line here got electric power on February 6, 1988. This meant electric trains could use the tracks.
In 1993, regular passenger train services on this line were stopped. This happened because the rail network was being reorganized. Trains still ran to Ascot when big horse racing events were held at Eagle Farm Racecourse.
Passenger services started again on January 27, 1998. However, trains only went as far as Doomben. If you wanted to go further, you had to take a bus.
What is Heritage Listing?
A "heritage listing" means a place is important because of its history or special features. It helps protect these places for the future.
In 2004, Ascot Railway Station was listed together with Eagle Farm Racecourse. This means they are both recognized as important historical sites in Queensland.
Train Services
Ascot station is served by trains on the Doomben line. These trains make all stops along the way.
You can catch a train from Ascot to places like Roma Street, Park Road, and Cleveland. Trains also run to Doomben.
- Ascot station TransLink travel information
