Southern Cross Station facts for kids
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| Station information | |
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| Code | SSS |
| Distance from Flinders St |
1.2 km |
| Line | All lines V/Line Trains terminate here |
| # Platforms | 15 |
| # Tracks | 22 |
| Status | Premium station |
| Metlink profile | Link |
| Google map | Link |
| GPS Coordinates | 37°49′6.09″S 144°57′8.70″E |
| Zone | 1 |
Southern Cross Station is a very important train station in Melbourne, Australia. It acts as a main hub for trains and buses that travel to places outside of Melbourne. Before December 13, 2005, this station was known as Spencer Street Station. It is also one of five stations that are part of Melbourne's special underground train system, called the City Loop.
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A Busy Hub for Travelers
Southern Cross Station is a major meeting point for people traveling by train. It connects many different train lines. All train lines that go through Melbourne stop here. This makes it easy for people to switch trains and get to their destination.
Connecting Melbourne and Beyond
This station is especially important for V/Line services. V/Line trains travel to regional areas all over Victoria. So, if you want to go on a train trip outside of Melbourne, you will likely start your journey at Southern Cross Station. It's a key link between the city and the rest of the state.
Inside the Station
Southern Cross Station is a very large and modern place. It has 15 platforms where trains arrive and depart. There are also 22 tracks, which means many trains can be at the station at the same time. The station is known for its unique wave-like roof. This roof helps keep the station cool and lets in natural light.
What Can You Find There?
The station is a Premium Station, which means it offers many facilities for travelers. You can find shops, cafes, and places to eat. There are also waiting areas and ticket offices. It's designed to make your journey comfortable and easy. The station is located in Melbourne City Centre, making it easy to reach from many parts of the city.
Images for kids
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A drawing of the busy station in 1889, looking west.
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Work being done on the station in 2004.
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Work on the station's roof in January 2005.
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Construction work happening inside the station in late 2005.
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Looking over platforms 8, 7, and 6.
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The platforms used by V/Line trains.
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The northern platforms seen from the Bourke Street footbridge.
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The main hall of Southern Cross station.
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Shops inside the station in 2017.
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The northern concourse for platforms 15 and 16.
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The station during a busy time of day.
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VLocity and Sprinter trains waiting to leave Southern Cross.
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A tram arriving at the Spencer Street tram stop in February 2014.
