Hawthorn railway station, Melbourne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hawthorn
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Looking towards Melbourne from Platform 1 - January 2021.
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| Location | Evansdale Road, Hawthorn Australia |
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| Coordinates | 37°49′19″S 145°01′22″E / 37.8219°S 145.0229°E | ||||||||||||||||||
| Owned by | VicTrack | ||||||||||||||||||
| Operated by | Metro | ||||||||||||||||||
| Line(s) | Lilydale Belgrave Alamein |
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| Distance | 6.89 kilometres from Southern Cross | ||||||||||||||||||
| Platforms | 3 (1 island, 1 side) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Tracks | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Connections | Tram | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Structure type | Ground | ||||||||||||||||||
| Parking | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Bicycle facilities | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
| Disabled access | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Status | Unstaffed | ||||||||||||||||||
| Station code | HAW | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fare zone | Myki Zone 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Website | Public Transport Victoria | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Opened | 13 April 1861 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Electrified | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
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Hawthorn railway station is a train station located in Hawthorn, a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is an important stop for trains on the Lilydale, Belgrave, and Alamein lines. The station first opened its doors on April 13, 1861.
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Station History
When Hawthorn station first opened in 1861, it was the end of the train line. This means trains stopped there and turned around. It only had one platform, which is similar to Platform 1 today.
Expanding the Station
In 1882, another platform was built. This happened after the train line was made longer, reaching Camberwell. Later, in 1890, an island platform was added. This platform was built for a new train line that went to Kew, which is now closed. The roof over this platform came from the original Flinders Street station.
Track Upgrades
More changes happened in 1972. A third train track was added between Hawthorn and Burnley. This new track allows trains to travel in either direction. It helps express trains move faster during busy times. This upgrade completed a three-track system all the way to Box Hill.
Station Renovation
By the mid-1980s, the station was looking quite old and worn out. It had not been looked after for many years. In 1984, the government decided to give the station a big makeover. They approved $300,000 for the project. The renovation included repainting the station and fixing up the waiting room. They also repaired the platform roofs and improved the surrounding gardens. All these works were finished by May 1986.
Hawthorn station is also a special place because it is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. This means it is an important historical building.
Platforms and Train Services
Hawthorn station has three platforms for trains. It has one island platform, which means trains can stop on both sides of it. It also has one side platform. Metro Trains operates services here on the Lilydale, Belgrave, and Alamein lines.
Platform 1 Services
- Alamein line: On weekdays, trains go to Flinders Street. These trains stop at all stations or have limited stops.
- Lilydale line: Trains go to Flinders Street. These trains stop at all stations or have limited stops.
- Belgrave line: Trains go to Flinders Street. These trains stop at all stations or have limited stops.
Platform 2 Services
- Lilydale line: Trains go to Lilydale. These trains stop at all stations or have limited stops.
- Belgrave line: Trains go to Belgrave. These trains stop at all stations or have limited stops.
Platform 3 Services
- Lilydale line: On weekdays, trains go to Lilydale. These trains stop at all stations or have limited stops.
- Alamein line: On weekdays, trains go to Alamein. These trains stop at all stations.
- Lilydale line & Belgrave line: On weekdays, trains go to Blackburn. These trains stop at all stations or have limited stops.
Getting Around: Transport Links
Hawthorn station is a hub for different types of public transport. You can connect to buses and trams from here.
Bus Services
Dysons operates one bus route that passes through Hawthorn station:
- 609: This bus goes to Fairfield.
Tram Services
Yarra Trams operates one tram route that goes via Hawthorn station:
- 75: This tram travels between Docklands Stadium and Vermont South.
Images for kids
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Eastbound view from platform 2 in November 2012
