Fremantle railway station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fremantle
Station front in April 2006
Location	Phillimore Street, Fremantle
Coordinates	32°03′07″S 115°44′44″E / 32.051826°S 115.745451°E / -32.051826; 115.745451
Owned by	Public Transport Authority
Operated by	Transperth
Line(s)	Fremantle line
Distance	18.7 kilometres from Perth
Platforms	2 (1 bay, 1 side)
Tracks	4
Bus routes	21
Bus stands	13, 11 currently in use
Construction
Structure type	Ground
Disabled access	Yes
Architectural style	Federation Free Classical
Other information
Station code	FFE 99351 (platform 1) 99352 (platform 2) 99353 (platform 3)
Fare zone	2
History
Opened	1 July 1907
Electrified	Yes
Services
Preceding station Transperth Following station North Fremantle towards Perth Fremantle line Terminus Former services Preceding station Transperth Following station North Fremantle towards Perth Fremantle line The Esplanade towards South Beach
Western Australia Heritage Register
Type	State Registered Place
Designated	21 September 2001
Reference no.	974

Fremantle railway station is an important train station in Western Australia. It's the very last stop on Transperth's Fremantle train line. This station connects the port city of Fremantle with Perth and other areas. It's a busy place where people catch trains and buses every day.

History of Fremantle Station

The first Fremantle railway station, 1881

An A series train at Platform 3 in December 2005

The first train station in Fremantle opened a long time ago, on 1 March 1881. It was located on Cliff Street. This station was the end point for the Eastern Railway, which went to Guildford through Perth.

Why a New Station Was Built

As the railway grew, especially when the line reached Kalgoorlie in 1896, Fremantle station became super important. Many gold miners arrived in Western Australia by ship and then took the train from Fremantle to the goldfields. To handle all the new passengers and goods, a bigger, better station was needed.

So, in 1907, a brand new station was built about 300 metres away. It was designed by William Dartnall, a chief engineer for the railways. The new station officially opened on 1 July 1907.

Station Changes Over Time

The station originally had three platforms. Over the years, some parts of the station, like a large roof that covered the platforms, were removed. Until the 1960s, trains even went further south from Fremantle to Kwinana.

In 1979, the station and the entire Fremantle train line were closed down. But people really missed it! After a lot of public demand and a change in government, the station happily re-opened on 29 July 1983. Today, you can still see some old railway tracks nearby, used for freight trains going to the container terminal.

Restoring a Heritage Building

Fremantle station is a beautiful building made with special Donnybrook stone. It has a unique design called Federation Free Classical style. This style was popular around the time the station was built.

Protecting the Station's History

Because of its special design and history, the station was officially recognised as an important heritage place in 2001. This means it's protected so future generations can enjoy it.

In 2005, a big project started to clean and fix up the station. Workers carefully removed old paint from the outside walls and repaired the inside areas. They also updated the electrical systems to make the station modern and safe. All this restoration work was finished in August 2011, making the station look fantastic again!

Fremantle Station in Pop Culture

Did you know Fremantle station was featured in a movie? It appeared in the 2006 film Last Train to Freo.

Train Services at Fremantle Station

Fremantle station is the end of the line for Transperth's Fremantle line. From here, you can catch frequent trains to Perth. Some of these trains even continue all the way to Midland on the Midland line.

Platforms

Bus Routes from Fremantle Station

Fremantle station is also a major hub for buses. Many different bus routes start or stop here, connecting people to various suburbs and attractions around Fremantle and beyond.

Stands 1–5

Stands 6–10

Stands 11–13