Claremont railway station, Perth facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Claremont
Eastbound view in July 2005
Location	Gugeri Street, Claremont Australia
Coordinates	31°58′51″S 115°46′53″E / 31.980706°S 115.781415°E / -31.980706; 115.781415
Owned by	Public Transport Authority
Operated by	Transperth
Line(s)	Fremantle line
Distance	9.3 kilometres from Perth
Platforms	2 (1 island)
Tracks	2
Construction
Structure type	Ground
Architectural style	Federation
Other information
Station code	FCT 99281 (platform 1) 99282 (platform 2)
Fare zone	1
History
Opened	1886
Electrified	Yes
Previous names	Butlers Swamp
Services
Preceding station Transperth Following station Loch Street towards Perth Fremantle line All Swanbourne towards Fremantle Showgrounds towards Perth Fremantle line Special events
Western Australia Heritage Register
Type	State Registered Place
Designated	20 December 2002
Reference no.	486

Claremont railway station is a train stop on the Transperth train system. It's found on the Fremantle line, about 9.3 kilometres away from Perth station. This station helps people get around the suburb of Claremont.

History of Claremont Station

Early Beginnings

Claremont station first opened in 1881. Back then, it had a different name: Butlers Swamp. It was renamed Claremont in 1883.

In 1886, a new station was built about 300 metres to the east. These buildings from 1886 are now the oldest train station buildings still standing in Perth. It was also the only station on this line to have a special track called a crossing loop. This loop allowed trains to pass each other.

Serving the Royal Show

In 1905, the Royal Perth Show moved to the Claremont Showground. Because of this, a third platform was added to Claremont station. The station helped people get to the show for many years. This continued until a new station, Showgrounds station, opened in 1954.

Changes Over Time

On 1 September 1979, the station closed down. The entire Fremantle line also closed at that time. But don't worry, it didn't stay closed for long! The station and the line re-opened on 29 July 1983. The station building was also fixed up and restored.

In 1991, the train line became electric. At this time, Claremont station was changed to have just one island platform. The old, original platform was no longer used.

New Uses for Old Buildings

After a fire damaged the Town of Claremont's Council Chambers in 2010, the council moved its offices. They set up their administration in the old station master's building at Claremont station. Also, the old goods shed at the station has been turned into a cool cultural centre and a cafe.

Where is Claremont Station?

Claremont station is right in the middle of Claremont. The train tracks run between two main roads: Shenton Road and Gugeri Street. You can get to the station from both of these streets.

How to Access the Platforms

There are three ways to get onto the platform. At both the west and east ends of the island platform, you can cross the tracks at ground level. These crossings have special gates that open and close automatically for safety. In the middle of the platform, there's an old pedestrian bridge. You can use stairs on this bridge to reach the platform. This bridge also leads to an elevated signal box, which is where train signals are controlled.

Train Services at Claremont

Claremont station is served by Transperth trains. These trains run on the Fremantle line. You can catch trains from Fremantle to Perth. Some trains even continue past Perth to Midland on the Midland line.

Future Upgrades

In 2018, the Government of Western Australia announced plans to upgrade Claremont station. This project will add new train turnback facilities to the west of the station. This means trains from the Forrestfield-Airport Link will be able to continue their journey to Claremont.

The project also includes making the platform longer. This will allow the station to handle longer trains with six carriages. An extra underpass will also be built. This new underpass will replace the pedestrian crossing at the western end of the station. These upgrades are expected to be finished in 2021.

Station Platforms

Bus Routes

Stop	Route	Destination / description	Notes
[19604] Gugeri Street (east bound)	27, 28	Terminating
	102, 107	to Elizabeth Quay bus station via Stirling Highway
	906	Rail replacement service to Perth station
[11160] Gugeri Street (west bound)	23	to Elizabeth Quay bus station via Dalkeith & Mounts Bay Road
	24	to East Perth via Dalkeith & Shenton Park
	25	to East Perth via Nedlands, Shenton Park & Subiaco
	27	to Swanbourne & Mount Claremont
	28	to Perth Busport via Mount Claremont & Floreat
	102	to Cottesloe station via Marine Parade
	107	to Fremantle station via Peppermint Grove
	906	Rail replacement service to Fremantle station
Bus stop situated in Zone 2