Victoria Park railway station, Perth
- For other uses, see Victoria Park railway station.
| Victoria Park | |
|---|---|
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| Armadale / Thornlie Line | |
| Station code | AVP |
| Street | Rutland Avenue, Kitchener Avenue, Duncan Street, Bishopgate Street, Gallipoli Street |
| Suburb | Victoria Park, Lathlain |
| Fare zone | 1 |
| Distance from Perth Station | 6.2 km (3.9 mi) |
| Stopping patterns | All, T |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Platform architecture | 1 island |
| Station structure | Open Station |
| Access by | Pedestrian Overpass |
| Transit guard booth | Yes |
| Train transfer | No |
| Bus transfer | No |
| Park 'n' Ride | Yes |
| Lock 'n' Ride | No |
| Lifts | 1 |
| Escalators | 0 |
| Add Value Machines | No |
| Public telephones | Yes |
| Public toilets | No |
Victoria Park Station is a Transperth train station 6.2 km southeast of Perth Train Station on the Armadale / Thornlie Line, located between the suburbs of Lathlain and Victoria Park in inner suburban Perth, Western Australia. The new Victoria Park station located 230 metres south of the existing station and commenced operations on 20 July 2008.[1][2] The old station platforms, footbridge and pedestrian level crossing have been demolished as of 27 July 2008. The carpark was refurbished and is now used as a public carpark.[3]
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[edit] History
[edit] Redevelopment
As part of improvements to the Armadale line following the announcement of the new Mandurah line alignment in August 2002, the rail alignment was upgraded including the introduction of grade separate rail crossings.[citation needed] The nearby Lathlain Station was also demolished, in preparation for the construction of a new Victoria Park station nearby.[4] After some delay,[4] on 17 July 2007 Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan announced that a A$9.2 million (2007) contract for the construction of the new station had been awarded.[1]
As with the previous station, the platforms are in an island configuration. Unlike the previous station, the platforms may be accessed via covered walkway, accessible ramps and lifts, which are of particular importance due to the station's location adjacent to the Association for the Blind.[1]
[edit] Platforms
| Stop No. | Platform | Line | Stopping Pattern | Destination | Notes |
| [2781] Victoria Park Station platforms | |||||
| 99051 | 1 | Armadale / Thornlie | All stations | Perth | |
| 99052 | 2 | Armadale / Thornlie | All stations, T | Armadale or Thornlie | |
[edit] Bus routes
| Route Number | Destination / Description | ||
| [14450] Rutland Avenue (north-west bound) | |||
| 907, 908 | Train Replacement Service to Perth | ||
| [14449] Rutland Avenue (south-east bound) | |||
| 907 | Train Replacement Service to Armadale | ||
| 908 | Train Replacement Service to Thornlie | ||
[edit] References
- ^ a b c "Victoria Park Station work to start next month". Government of Western Australia. 17 July 2007. http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/media/media.nsf/news/202F7A27E700EB9EC825731B0010ABF6?opendocument. Retrieved 22 July 2007.[dead link]
- ^ "Victoria Park Station – Train services to operate from new station". Public Transport Authority, Government of Western Australia. http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/ServiceInfo/ServiceChanges/tabid/132/newsid568/650/Default.aspx. Retrieved 16 July 2008.
- ^ http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/ServiceInfo/ServiceChanges/tabid/132/newsid568/650/Default.aspx Old station to be demolished from 27 July 2008
- ^ a b "Push for better public transport services". The Canning Examiner. 2 March 2006. pp. 2.
[edit] See also
- Victoria Park railway station, Perth is at coordinates 31°58′13″S 115°54′04″E / 31.970203°S 115.901068°ECoordinates: 31°58′13″S 115°54′04″E / 31.970203°S 115.901068°E
Victoria Park
Zone 1
| Preceding station | Transperth Trains network | Following station | ||
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Zone 1
towards Perth
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Armadale Line
All
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Zone 1
towards Armadale
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| Thornlie Line
T
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Zone 1
towards Thornlie
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