Premium station facts for kids

In Melbourne, Australia, some train stations are extra special! They are called Premium stations because they offer more services and features than regular stations. Think of them like the "VIP" stations of the train network. There are currently 72 of these awesome stations across Melbourne.

What Makes a Station Premium?

Premium stations are designed to make your journey safer and more comfortable. They have staff available for longer hours, usually from the first train in the morning until the last train at night. This means you can always find someone to help you if you have questions or need assistance.

Key Features of Premium Stations

These stations offer several important features:

• Staffed Hours: Premium stations have staff on duty for all train operating hours. This is great for safety and customer service.
• Customer Service: You can get help with tickets, directions, or any other travel questions.
• Safety and Security: With staff present, these stations often feel safer. They might also have more security cameras and better lighting.
• Facilities: Many premium stations have better waiting areas, public toilets, and sometimes even small shops or cafes.
• Information: You'll find clear signs, digital display boards, and announcements to keep you updated on train times and platforms.

Where Are the Premium Stations?

All five stations in the City Loop are Premium stations. The City Loop is the underground railway line that circles Melbourne's city centre. These stations are:

• Flinders Street
• Southern Cross
• Parliament
• Melbourne Central
• Flagstaff

Besides the City Loop stations, many other stations across Melbourne's train network are also Premium stations. Here is a list of these stations:

Images for kids

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  Steam-hauled suburban train departing North Melbourne station for Sunshine

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  Connex train arriving at Camberwell railway station

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  First set of Tait suburban passenger carriages hauled by steam locomotive Dde 750, 1913

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  A retired Harris train

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  Melbourne Central railway station in the underground City Loop

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  The modern Southern Cross station

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  Metropolitan train patronage 1998-2018 based on official state government figures.

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  The new elevated Noble Park railway station, rebuilt in 2018 along with four other stations on the Pakenham and Cranbourne railway lines by the Level Crossing Removal Project. The plan removed nine level crossing on the corridor using elevated rail.

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  New elevated rail lines at Mernda in Melbourne's north, part of an 8 km rail extension that opened in August 2018.

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  Quadruple track near Caulfield station, showing signalling and overhead wiring

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  A signal with associated train stop in the raised position to the right

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  NR class locomotive at the Melbourne Steel Terminal, off Footscray Road

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  PRIDE Talking Box panel at East Camberwell station

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  ewer style smaller black and white LCD PID commonly seen at non City railway stations.

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  A network status board at Highett station

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  Newer style colour LCD PID used on the platforms at Flinders Street Station

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  Comeng train

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  Siemens train

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  X'Trapolis 100 train

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  HCMT train