Showgrounds railway station, Melbourne

Showgrounds
Commuter rail station
Westbound view with a Connex Melbourne Comeng train
Location	Epsom Road, Flemington, Victoria Australia
Coordinates	37°47′00″S 144°54′54″E / 37.7834°S 144.9149°E / -37.7834; 144.9149Coordinates: 37°47′00″S 144°54′54″E / 37.7834°S 144.9149°E / -37.7834; 144.9149
Owned by	VicTrack
Operated by	Metro Trains Melbourne
Line(s)	Flemington Racecourse
Distance	5.73 kilometres from Southern Cross
Platforms	1
Tracks	2
Construction
Structure type	Ground
Disabled access	Yes
Other information
Status	Special events only
Station code	SGS
Fare zone	1
Website	Public Transport Victoria
History
Opened	7 November 1883
Electrified	Yes
Services
Preceding station   Metro Trains   Following station North Melbourne toward Flinders Street Flemington Racecourse line Flemington Racecourse Terminus

Showgrounds railway station is located on the Flemington Racecourse line in Victoria, Australia. It serves the Melbourne Showground in the suburb of Flemington opening on 7 November 1883.^[1]

The station is only open during special events at the Showgrounds, such as the annual Royal Melbourne Show.

There are multiple signal boxes located at the Showgrounds, in addition to several portable buildings for staff amenities, and a wooden station building for selling rail tickets. Also located on the platform are turnstiles for entry to the Melbourne Showgrounds and a Ticketek booking office for admission tickets.

Platforms & services

Showgrounds has one platform. During special events it is serviced by trains to Flinders Street calling at North Melbourne and Southern Cross.^[2]

Platform 1:

• Flemington Racecourse line: express and limited express services to Flemington Racecourse and to Flinders Street or Southern Cross during special events

References

External links

• Melway