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m While there is conflicting spelling of Wattleglen or Wattle Glen, it's spelling should be taken from the current spelling used by the operators (Metro Trains Melbourne & PTV) "Wattle Glen"
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Undid revision 1152125448 by ThylacineHunter (talk)While there is conflicting spelling of Wattleglen or Wattle Glen, it's spelling should be taken from the current gazetted spelling rather than perpetuate an error by the current operator, i.e. Wattleglen
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{{Infobox station
{{Infobox station
| name = Wattle Glen
| name = Wattleglen
| other_name = Wattleglen
| other_name = Wattle Glen
| style = Melbourne
| style = Melbourne
| type = [[Public Transport Victoria|PTV]] [[commuter rail]] station
| type = [[Public Transport Victoria|PTV]] [[commuter rail]] station
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'''Wattle Glen railway station''' is located on the [[Hurstbridge railway line|Hurstbridge line]] in [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]. It serves the north-eastern [[Melbourne]] suburb of [[Wattle Glen, Victoria|Wattle Glen]], and opened on 25 June 1912 as '''Balee'''. It was renamed '''Wattleglen''' on 14 August 1922.<ref>''Balee'' was changed to ''Wattleglen'' (one word) on 14 August 1922, as advised by Victorian Railways Weekly Notice No. 32 of 1922</ref><ref name="VicsigWattleglen">{{cite web|url=https://vicsig.net/infrastructure/location/Wattle-Glen|title=Wattle Glen|website=vicsig.net|access-date=3 February 2023}}</ref>
'''Wattleglen railway station''' is located on the [[Hurstbridge railway line|Hurstbridge line]] in [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]. It serves the north-eastern [[Melbourne]] suburb of [[Wattle Glen, Victoria|Wattle Glen]], and opened on 25 June 1912 as '''Balee'''. It was renamed '''Wattleglen''' on 14 August 1922.<ref>''Balee'' was changed to ''Wattleglen'' (one word) on 14 August 1922, as advised by Victorian Railways Weekly Notice No. 32 of 1922</ref><ref name="VicsigWattleglen">{{cite web|url=https://vicsig.net/infrastructure/location/Wattle-Glen|title=Wattle Glen|website=vicsig.net|access-date=3 February 2023}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Wattle Glen station opened on 25 June 1912, when the railway line from [[Eltham railway station, Melbourne|Eltham]] was extended to [[Hurstbridge railway station|Hurstbridge]].<ref name=VicsigWattleglen/> Like the suburb itself, the station is named after the [[Acacia sensu lato|wattle]] trees that are in abundance throughout the area.<ref name="vpwattleglen">{{cite web|url=https://www.victorianplaces.com.au/wattle-glen|title=Wattle Glen|publisher=Victorian Places|accessdate=3 February 2023}}</ref>
Wattleglen station opened on 25 June 1912, when the railway line from [[Eltham railway station, Melbourne|Eltham]] was extended to [[Hurstbridge railway station|Hurstbridge]].<ref name=VicsigWattleglen/> Like the suburb itself, the station is named after the [[Acacia sensu lato|wattle]] trees that are in abundance throughout the area.<ref name="vpwattleglen">{{cite web|url=https://www.victorianplaces.com.au/wattle-glen|title=Wattle Glen|publisher=Victorian Places|accessdate=3 February 2023}}</ref>


In 1968, flashing light signals were provided at the Wilson Road [[level crossing]], located nearby in the [[Rail directions#Up and down|down]] direction of the station.<ref name=VicsigWattleglen/> In 1979, the former station building was destroyed by fire.<ref name="newsrailaug79">{{cite magazine|date=August 1979|title=Works|magazine=[[Newsrail]]|publisher=[[Australian Railway Historical Society]]|page=174}}</ref> In 1987, [[boom barrier]]s were provided at the Wilson Road level crossing.<ref name=VicsigWattleglen/>
In 1968, flashing light signals were provided at the Wilson Road [[level crossing]], located nearby in the [[Rail directions#Up and down|down]] direction of the station.<ref name=VicsigWattleglen/> In 1979, the former station building was destroyed by fire.<ref name="newsrailaug79">{{cite magazine|date=August 1979|title=Works|magazine=[[Newsrail]]|publisher=[[Australian Railway Historical Society]]|page=174}}</ref> In 1987, [[boom barrier]]s were provided at the Wilson Road level crossing.<ref name=VicsigWattleglen/>
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In late 2007, an upgrade to the station and its [[Parking lot|car park]] took place, and included installing fencing and sealing the car park.<ref name="newsrailfeb08">{{cite magazine|date=February 2008|title=Works|magazine=Newsrail|publisher=Australian Railway Historical Society|page=57}}</ref>
In late 2007, an upgrade to the station and its [[Parking lot|car park]] took place, and included installing fencing and sealing the car park.<ref name="newsrailfeb08">{{cite magazine|date=February 2008|title=Works|magazine=Newsrail|publisher=Australian Railway Historical Society|page=57}}</ref>


In 2018, it was announced that the [[Level Crossing Removal Project]] will undergo a second upgrade on the Hurstbridge line, which will involve [[Double-track railway|duplicating]] the track between Wattle Glen and [[Diamond Creek railway station|Diamond Creek]]. However, no upgrades were proposed for the station itself.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hurstbridge Line Duplication {{!}} Level Crossing Removal Project |url=https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/projects/hurstbridge-line-duplication |access-date=2022-03-13 |website=levelcrossings.vic.gov.au |language=en}}</ref> During the 2018/2019 [[Fiscal year|financial year]], Wattle Glen was the least-patronised station on [[Railways in Melbourne|Melbourne's metropolitan network]], with approximately 48,000 passenger movements annually.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mallis |first1=Philip |title=Station patronage data 2005 - 2019 |date=13 November 2019 |url=https://philipmallis.com/blog/2019/11/14/sttion-patronage-in-melbourne-for-2005-2019/ |publisher=Victorian Department of Transport |accessdate=10 August 2020}}</ref>
In 2018, it was announced that the [[Level Crossing Removal Project]] will undergo a second upgrade on the Hurstbridge line, which will involve [[Double-track railway|duplicating]] the track between Wattleglen and [[Diamond Creek railway station|Diamond Creek]]. However, no upgrades were proposed for the station itself.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hurstbridge Line Duplication {{!}} Level Crossing Removal Project |url=https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/projects/hurstbridge-line-duplication |access-date=2022-03-13 |website=levelcrossings.vic.gov.au |language=en}}</ref> During the 2018/2019 [[Fiscal year|financial year]], Wattleglen was the least-patronised station on [[Railways in Melbourne|Melbourne's metropolitan network]], with approximately 48,000 passenger movements annually.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mallis |first1=Philip |title=Station patronage data 2005 - 2019 |date=13 November 2019 |url=https://philipmallis.com/blog/2019/11/14/sttion-patronage-in-melbourne-for-2005-2019/ |publisher=Victorian Department of Transport |accessdate=10 August 2020}}</ref>


In 2020, it was announced that the station car park will be upgraded with 50 new spots, improved [[Closed-circuit television|CCTV]] and lighting, as well as more bicycle parking facilities.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Theme |first=Base |date=2020-09-22 |title=Wattle Glen Station Car Park {{!}} Car Parks for Commuters |url=https://carparks.vic.gov.au/project/wattle-glen-station-car-park/ |access-date=2022-03-13 |website=carparks.vic.gov.au |language=en-AU}}</ref>
In 2020, it was announced that the station car park will be upgraded with 50 new spots, improved [[Closed-circuit television|CCTV]] and lighting, as well as more bicycle parking facilities.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Theme |first=Base |date=2020-09-22 |title=Wattle Glen Station Car Park {{!}} Car Parks for Commuters |url=https://carparks.vic.gov.au/project/wattle-glen-station-car-park/ |access-date=2022-03-13 |website=carparks.vic.gov.au |language=en-AU}}</ref>
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==Platforms and services==
==Platforms and services==
Wattle Glen has one platform. It is served by [[Hurstbridge railway line|Hurstbridge line]] trains.<ref name=Hurstbridge>{{cite PTV route|Hurstbridge|mode=train}}</ref>
Wattleglen has one platform. It is served by [[Hurstbridge railway line|Hurstbridge line]] trains.<ref name=Hurstbridge>{{cite PTV route|Hurstbridge|mode=train}}</ref>


'''Platform 1:'''
'''Platform 1:'''
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==Transport Links==
==Transport Links==
[[Panorama Coaches]] operates one route via Wattle Glen station, under contract to [[Public Transport Victoria]]:
[[Panorama Coaches]] operates one route via Wattleglen station, under contract to [[Public Transport Victoria]]:
* {{color box|ed0277|'''343'''|white}}: [[Hurstbridge railway station|Hurstbridge station]] – [[Greensborough railway station|Greensborough station]]<ref>{{cite PTV route|343}}</ref>
* {{color box|ed0277|'''343'''|white}}: [[Hurstbridge railway station|Hurstbridge station]] – [[Greensborough railway station|Greensborough station]]<ref>{{cite PTV route|343}}</ref>


Revision as of 12:48, 28 April 2023

Wattleglen
PTV commuter rail station
Northbound view in August 2014
General information
Other namesWattle Glen
LocationHurstbridge Road,
Wattle Glen, Victoria 3096
Shire of Nillumbik
Australia
Coordinates37°39′50″S 145°10′54″E / 37.6640°S 145.1816°E / -37.6640; 145.1816
Owned byVicTrack
Operated byMetro Trains
Line(s)Hurstbridge
Distance35.06 kilometres from
Southern Cross
Platforms1
Tracks1
Bus routesBus
Construction
Structure typeGround
Parking60
Bicycle facilitiesYes (9 Hoops)
AccessibleYes—step free access
Other information
StatusOperational, Unstaffed
Station codeWTT
Fare zoneMyki Zone 2
WebsitePublic Transport Victoria
History
Opened25 June 1912; 111 years ago (1912-06-25)
ElectrifiedAugust 1926
(1500 V DC overhead)
Previous namesBalee (1912–1922)
Passengers
2005–200645,037[1]
2006–200745,619[1] Increase 1.29%
2007–200849,115[1] Increase 7.66%
2008–200955,000[2] Increase 11.98%
2009–201052,000[2] Decrease 5.45%
2010–201158,000[2] Increase 11.54%
2011–201255,000[2] Decrease 5.17%
2012–2013Not measured[2]
2013–201446,000[2] Decrease 16.36%
2014–201548,312[1] Increase 5.02%
2015–201651,341[3] Increase 6.26%
2016–201752,664[3] Increase 2.57%
2017–201846,575[3] Decrease 11.56%
2018–201948,050[4] Increase 3.17%
2019–202035,850[4] Decrease 25.4%
2020–202116,600[4] Decrease 53.7%
2021–202217,550[5] Increase 5.72%
Services
Preceding station Railways in Melbourne Metro Trains Following station
Diamond Creek
towards Flinders Street
 Hurstbridge line Hurstbridge
Terminus

Wattleglen railway station is located on the Hurstbridge line in Victoria, Australia. It serves the north-eastern Melbourne suburb of Wattle Glen, and opened on 25 June 1912 as Balee. It was renamed Wattleglen on 14 August 1922.[6][7]

History

Wattleglen station opened on 25 June 1912, when the railway line from Eltham was extended to Hurstbridge.[7] Like the suburb itself, the station is named after the wattle trees that are in abundance throughout the area.[8]

In 1968, flashing light signals were provided at the Wilson Road level crossing, located nearby in the down direction of the station.[7] In 1979, the former station building was destroyed by fire.[9] In 1987, boom barriers were provided at the Wilson Road level crossing.[7]

In late 2007, an upgrade to the station and its car park took place, and included installing fencing and sealing the car park.[10]

In 2018, it was announced that the Level Crossing Removal Project will undergo a second upgrade on the Hurstbridge line, which will involve duplicating the track between Wattleglen and Diamond Creek. However, no upgrades were proposed for the station itself.[11] During the 2018/2019 financial year, Wattleglen was the least-patronised station on Melbourne's metropolitan network, with approximately 48,000 passenger movements annually.[12]

In 2020, it was announced that the station car park will be upgraded with 50 new spots, improved CCTV and lighting, as well as more bicycle parking facilities.[13]

Although the railway station signage and the operator's public timetables render the name of the station as two words,[14] sources, such as VicNames, and the operator's internal working timetables[citation needed], render the official spelling of the station as Wattleglen.[15] It is unclear why the Post Office and suburb were made two words when the Post Office was renamed from Diamond Creek Upper on 1 November 1922, particularly after the station had been renamed (as one word) two and a half months earlier.

Platforms and services

Wattleglen has one platform. It is served by Hurstbridge line trains.[14]

Platform 1:

Transport Links

Panorama Coaches operates one route via Wattleglen station, under contract to Public Transport Victoria:

  •  343 : Hurstbridge station – Greensborough station[16]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Estimated Annual Patronage by Network Segment Financial Year 2005-2006 to 2018-19 Department of Transport
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Train Station Patronage FY2008-2014". Public Transport Victoria. 14 May 2015. Archived from the original (XLS) on 30 March 2016. Retrieved 1 November 2016. (access from [1] Archived 3 November 2016 at the Wayback Machine)
  3. ^ a b c Station patronage in Victoria for 2013-2018 Philip Mallis
  4. ^ a b c Annual metropolitan train station patronage (station entries) Data Vic
  5. ^ Annual metropolitan train station patronage (station entries) Data Vic
  6. ^ Balee was changed to Wattleglen (one word) on 14 August 1922, as advised by Victorian Railways Weekly Notice No. 32 of 1922
  7. ^ a b c d "Wattle Glen". vicsig.net. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  8. ^ "Wattle Glen". Victorian Places. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  9. ^ "Works". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. August 1979. p. 174.
  10. ^ "Works". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. February 2008. p. 57.
  11. ^ "Hurstbridge Line Duplication | Level Crossing Removal Project". levelcrossings.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  12. ^ Mallis, Philip (13 November 2019). "Station patronage data 2005 - 2019". Victorian Department of Transport. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  13. ^ Theme, Base (22 September 2020). "Wattle Glen Station Car Park | Car Parks for Commuters". carparks.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  14. ^ a b "Hurstbridge Line". Public Transport Victoria.
  15. ^ "VICNAMES - the Register of Geographic Names".
  16. ^ "343 Hurstbridge - Greensborough via Diamond Creek Station". Public Transport Victoria.

External links

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