Flemington Racecourse railway station

Flemington Racecourse

Westbound view from Platform 2 with a Metro Trains Melbourne Comeng train stabled
Location Leonard Crescent, Flemington
Coordinates 37°47′16″S 144°54′24″E / 37.7879°S 144.9068°E / -37.7879; 144.9068Coordinates: 37°47′16″S 144°54′24″E / 37.7879°S 144.9068°E / -37.7879; 144.9068
Owned by VicTrack
Operated by Metro
Line(s) Flemington Racecourse
Distance 5.73 kilometres from Southern Cross
Platforms 2 side
Tracks 4
Construction
Structure type Ground
Disabled access Yes
Other information
Status Special events only
Station code RCE
Fare zone Myki zone 1
Website Public Transport Victoria
History
Opened 28 November 1861
Electrified Yes
Services
Preceding station   Metro Trains   Following station
Flemington RacecourseTerminus

Flemington Racecourse railway station is located on the Flemington Racecourse line in Victoria, Australia. It serves Flemington Racecourse in the suburb of Flemington opening on 28 February 1861.[1]

The station is only open on race days and during special events at Flemington Racecourse.

Platforms & services

Flemington Racecourse has two side platforms. During special events it is serviced by trains to Flinders Street calling at North Melbourne and Southern Cross.[2] Two sidings between the platforms are used to stable trains.

During construction work on the Regional Rail Link, the station has been opened on occasions with Werribee line services diverted.

Platforms 1 & 2:

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