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{{Rail pass box|passengers = 773,050<ref name=patronage2008-2021/>|pass_year = 2019–2020|pass_percent = -5.46}}
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{{Rail pass box|passengers = 462,300<ref name="patronage2021-2022">[https://discover.data.vic.gov.au/dataset/annual-metropolitan-train-station-patronage-station-entries Annual metropolitan train station patronage (station entries)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306190204/https://discover.data.vic.gov.au//dataset/annual-metropolitan-train-station-patronage-station-entries |date=6 March 2023 }} Data Vic</ref>|pass_year = 2021–2022|pass_percent = 13.39}}
{{Rail pass box|passengers = 462,300<ref name="patronage2021-2023">[https://discover.data.vic.gov.au/dataset/annual-metropolitan-train-station-patronage-station-entries Annual metropolitan train station patronage (station entries)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306190204/https://discover.data.vic.gov.au//dataset/annual-metropolitan-train-station-patronage-station-entries |date=6 March 2023 }} Data Vic</ref>|pass_year = 2021–2022|pass_percent = 13.39}}
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==History==
==History==
Cranbourne opened as a station on the [[South Gippsland railway line|South Gippsland line]]. Until 24 July 1993, it was served by [[V/Line]] trains to [[Leongatha railway station|Leongatha]] and beyond.<ref name="newsrailmar97">{{cite magazine |date=March 1997 |title=Rail Passenger Service Withdrawals Since 1960 |first=Chris |last=Banger |magazine=[[Newsrail]] |publisher=[[Australian Railway Historical Society]] |pages=77–82}}</ref> As with the suburb itself, the station gets its name from the Cranbourne Inn, established in the mid-19th century by the Ruffy brothers, who were [[squatting (Australian history)|squatters]] in the area.<ref name="vpcranbourne">{{cite web| url=https://www.victorianplaces.com.au/cranbourne|title=Cranbourne |publisher=Victorian Places |accessdate=27 January 2023 |archive-date=9 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230309103650/https://victorianplaces.com.au/cranbourne |url-status=live}}</ref> The area was named either after a town in [[Berkshire]], [[England]], or [[Marquess of Salisbury|Viscount Cranborne]].<ref name=vpcranbourne/>
Cranbourne opened as a station on the [[South Gippsland railway line|South Gippsland line]]. Until 24 July 1993, it was served by [[V/Line]] trains to [[Leongatha railway station|Leongatha]] and beyond.<ref name="newsrailmar97">{{cite magazine |date=March 1997 |title=Rail Passenger Service Withdrawals Since 1960 |first=Chris |last=Banger |magazine=[[Newsrail]] |publisher=[[Australian Railway Historical Society]] |pages=77–82}}</ref> As with the suburb itself, the station gets its name from the ''Cranbourne Inn'', established in the mid-19th century by the Ruffy brothers, who were [[squatting (Australian history)|squatters]] in the area.<ref name="vpcranbourne">{{cite web| url=https://www.victorianplaces.com.au/cranbourne|title=Cranbourne |publisher=Victorian Places |accessdate=27 January 2023 |archive-date=9 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230309103650/https://victorianplaces.com.au/cranbourne |url-status=live}}</ref> The area was named either after a town in [[Berkshire]], [[England]], or [[Marquess of Salisbury|Viscount Cranborne]].<ref name=vpcranbourne/>


Between March 1920 and June 1956, trains regularly operated from [[siding (rail)|siding]]s about a mile south of the station, dispatching between ten and thirty [[goods wagon|goods trucks]] a week, loaded with locally mined construction-quality sand.<ref name="newsrailfeb19">{{cite magazine |date=February 2019 |title=Rails Through the Dunes – The Cranbourne Sand Sidings, Part Two |first=Mark |last=Cauchi |magazine=Newsrail |publisher=Australian Railway Historical Society |pages=38–51}}</ref>
Between March 1920 and June 1956, trains regularly operated from [[siding (rail)|siding]]s about a mile south of the station, dispatching between ten and thirty [[goods wagon|goods truck]]s a week, loaded with locally mined construction-quality sand.<ref name="newsrailfeb19">{{cite magazine |date=February 2019 |title=Rails Through the Dunes – The Cranbourne Sand Sidings, Part Two |first=Mark |last=Cauchi |magazine=Newsrail |publisher=Australian Railway Historical Society |pages=38–51}}</ref>


In 1959, flashing light signals were provided at the [[South Gippsland Highway]] [[level crossing]], which was at the [[Rail directions#Up and down|down]] end of the station.<ref name=vicsigcranbourne/>
In 1959, flashing light signals were provided at the former [[South Gippsland Highway]] [[level crossing]], which was at the [[Rail directions#Up and down|down]] end of the station.<ref name=vicsigcranbourne/>


In early 1973, a [[water tank]] that had been located within the former [[Rail yard|station yard]] was removed.<ref name="newsrailmar73">{{cite magazine |date=March 1973 |title=Way and Works |magazine=Newsrail |publisher=Australian Railway Historical Society |page=54}}</ref>
In early 1973, a [[water tank]] that had been located within the former [[Rail yard|station yard]] was removed.<ref name="newsrailmar73">{{cite magazine |date=March 1973 |title=Way and Works |magazine=Newsrail |publisher=Australian Railway Historical Society |page=54}}</ref>


In 1981, flashing light signals were provided at the Camms Road level crossing, located in the up direction from the station.<ref name=vicsigcranbourne/> [[Boom barrier]]s were installed during the [[railway electrification|electrification]] of the line.
In 1981, flashing light signals were provided at the former Camms Road level crossing, which was located in the up direction from the station.<ref name=vicsigcranbourne/> [[Boom barrier]]s were installed during the [[railway electrification|electrification]] of the line.


In November 1993, [[Train Order Working]] replaced [[Electric Staff]] safeworking to Cranbourne,.<ref name=vicsigcranbourne/> On 24 March 1995, the electrification and [[railway signalling|power signalling]] of the line from [[Dandenong railway station|Dandenong]] was commissioned.<ref name="theage">{{cite news |title=Show of hands for a new rail service |date=25 March 1995 |page=7 |work=[[The Age]]}}</ref><ref>"Cranbourne Electrification Opened" ''[[Railway Digest]]'' May 1995 page 16</ref><ref>{{cite book |last=Fiddian |first=Mark |title=Trains, Tracks, Travellers. A history of the Victorian Railways| publisher=South Eastern Independent Newspapers |year=1997 |page=154 |isbn=1-875475-12-5}}</ref> In 1994, during the electrification project, the original station building was removed by the [[Mornington Railway#Mornington Railway Preservation Society|Mornington Railway Preservation Society]].<ref name="newsrailaug94">{{cite magazine |date=August 1994 |title=Works |magazine=Newsrail |publisher=Australian Railway Historical Society |page=250}}</ref> The former [[goods shed]], and a number of tracks, had been removed from the station yard by August of that year.<ref name="newsrailoct94">{{cite magazine |date=October 1994 |title=Works |magazine=Newsrail |publisher=Australian Railway Historical Society |page=317}}</ref>
In November 1993, [[Train Order Working]] replaced [[Electric Staff]] safeworking to Cranbourne,.<ref name=vicsigcranbourne/> On 24 March 1995, the electrification and [[railway signalling|power signalling]] of the line from [[Dandenong railway station|Dandenong]] was commissioned.<ref name="theage">{{cite news |title=Show of hands for a new rail service |date=25 March 1995 |page=7 |work=[[The Age]]}}</ref><ref>"Cranbourne Electrification Opened" ''[[Railway Digest]]'' May 1995 page 16</ref><ref>{{cite book |last=Fiddian |first=Mark |title=Trains, Tracks, Travellers. A history of the Victorian Railways| publisher=South Eastern Independent Newspapers |year=1997 |page=154 |isbn=1-875475-12-5}}</ref> In 1994, during the electrification project, the original station building was removed by the [[Mornington Railway#Mornington Railway Preservation Society|Mornington Railway Preservation Society]].<ref name="newsrailaug94">{{cite magazine |date=August 1994 |title=Works |magazine=Newsrail |publisher=Australian Railway Historical Society |page=250}}</ref> The former [[goods shed]], and a number of tracks, had been removed from the station yard by August of that year.<ref name="newsrailoct94">{{cite magazine |date=October 1994 |title=Works |magazine=Newsrail |publisher=Australian Railway Historical Society |page=317}}</ref>
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The last regular train beyond Cranbourne ran on 15 January 1998, when sand trains from [[AGM Siding|Koala Siding]] (near [[Nyora railway station|Nyora]]) to [[Spotswood railway station|Spotswood]] ceased operation.<ref name="newsrailfeb98">{{cite magazine |date=February 1998 |title=Farewell – The Sand Train |magazine=Newsrail |publisher=Australian Railway Historical Society |pages=71–76}}</ref>
The last regular train beyond Cranbourne ran on 15 January 1998, when sand trains from [[AGM Siding|Koala Siding]] (near [[Nyora railway station|Nyora]]) to [[Spotswood railway station|Spotswood]] ceased operation.<ref name="newsrailfeb98">{{cite magazine |date=February 1998 |title=Farewell – The Sand Train |magazine=Newsrail |publisher=Australian Railway Historical Society |pages=71–76}}</ref>


In April 2008, work started on the construction of six train [[rail yard|stabling sidings]] at the station, to enable more trains to run on the line at peak times without having to [[double-track railway|duplicate]] the line. The work was completed in November of that year.<ref name=vicsigcranbourne/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dpc.vic.gov.au/domino/Web_Notes/newmedia.nsf/955cbeae7df9460dca256c8c00152d2b/16a31250939e85d6ca257410007a9d5b!OpenDocument |title=Media Release: Cranbourne Station Train Stabling Project on Track |publisher=www.dpc.vic.gov.au |work=Minister for Public Transport Media Release |accessdate=24 April 2008 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080722063902/http://www.dpc.vic.gov.au/domino/Web_Notes/newmedia.nsf/955cbeae7df9460dca256c8c00152d2b/16a31250939e85d6ca257410007a9d5b%21OpenDocument |archivedate=22 July 2008 }}</ref> As part of that project, the station and [[bus interchange]] received an upgrade.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bichel |first1=Lia |title=$37m train transformation |url=http://cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au/news/2008-11-13/37m-train-transformation/ |access-date=16 July 2023 |work=Cranbourne Star News |date=13 November 2008}}</ref>
In April 2008, work started on the construction of six train [[rail yard|stabling siding]]s at the station, to enable more trains to run on the line at peak times without having to [[double-track railway|duplicate]] the line. The work was completed in November of that year.<ref name=vicsigcranbourne/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dpc.vic.gov.au/domino/Web_Notes/newmedia.nsf/955cbeae7df9460dca256c8c00152d2b/16a31250939e85d6ca257410007a9d5b!OpenDocument |title=Media Release: Cranbourne Station Train Stabling Project on Track |publisher=www.dpc.vic.gov.au |work=Minister for Public Transport Media Release |accessdate=24 April 2008 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080722063902/http://www.dpc.vic.gov.au/domino/Web_Notes/newmedia.nsf/955cbeae7df9460dca256c8c00152d2b/16a31250939e85d6ca257410007a9d5b%21OpenDocument |archivedate=22 July 2008 }}</ref> As part of that project, the station and [[bus interchange]] received an upgrade.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bichel |first1=Lia |title=$37m train transformation |url=http://cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au/news/2008-11-13/37m-train-transformation/ |access-date=16 July 2023 |work=Cranbourne Star News |date=13 November 2008}}</ref>


During the [[2018 Victorian state election|2018 state election]], the [[Coalition (Australia)|Coalition]] parties promised to extend the Cranbourne line to the suburb of [[Clyde, Victoria|Clyde]].<ref>{{Cite web |work=The Age |first=Timna |last=Jacks |url=https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/matthew-guy-pledges-nearly-500m-to-extend-cranbourne-train-line-20180711-p4zqtr.html |title = Matthew Guy pledges nearly $500m to extend Cranbourne train line |date=11 July 2018| access-date=17 August 2018 |archive-date=17 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180817124925/https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/matthew-guy-pledges-nearly-500m-to-extend-cranbourne-train-line-20180711-p4zqtr.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
During the [[2018 Victorian state election|2018 state election]], the [[Coalition (Australia)|Coalition]] parties promised to extend the Cranbourne line to the suburb of [[Clyde, Victoria|Clyde]].<ref>{{Cite web |work=The Age |first=Timna |last=Jacks |url=https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/matthew-guy-pledges-nearly-500m-to-extend-cranbourne-train-line-20180711-p4zqtr.html |title = Matthew Guy pledges nearly $500m to extend Cranbourne train line |date=11 July 2018| access-date=17 August 2018 |archive-date=17 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180817124925/https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/matthew-guy-pledges-nearly-500m-to-extend-cranbourne-train-line-20180711-p4zqtr.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


On 30 November 2018, the [[Level Crossing Removal Project]] announced that the Camms Road level crossing would be grade-separated.<ref name="lxracammsrd1">{{cite web |title=More level crossing removals on the way |url=https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/media/news/More-level-crossing-removals-on-the-way |publisher=Level Crossing Removal Project |accessdate=12 September 2021 |archive-date=28 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128043416/https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/media/news/More-level-crossing-removals-on-the-way |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="lxracammsrd2">{{cite web |title=Camms Road, Cranbourne |url=https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/projects/camms-road-cranbourne |publisher=Level Crossing Removal Project |accessdate=12 September 2021 |archive-date=9 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009093847/https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/projects/camms-road-cranbourne |url-status=live}}</ref> On 25 June 2021, designs for the level crossing were released, which involved raising Camms Road over the railway line via an [[Overpass#Highway and road|overpass]].<ref name="lxracammsrd3">{{cite web |title=Designs released for Camms Road |url=https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/media/news/designs-released-for-camms-road |publisher=Level Crossing Removal Project |accessdate=12 September 2021 |archive-date=12 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210912041403/https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/media/news/designs-released-for-camms-road |url-status=live}}</ref>
On 30 November 2018, the [[Level Crossing Removal Project]] announced that the Camms Road level crossing would be grade-separated.<ref name="lxracammsrd1">{{cite web |title=More level crossing removals on the way |url=https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/media/news/More-level-crossing-removals-on-the-way |publisher=Level Crossing Removal Project |accessdate=12 September 2021 |archive-date=28 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128043416/https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/media/news/More-level-crossing-removals-on-the-way |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="lxracammsrd2">{{cite web |title=Camms Road, Cranbourne |url=https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/projects/camms-road-cranbourne |publisher=Level Crossing Removal Project |accessdate=12 September 2021 |archive-date=9 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009093847/https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/projects/camms-road-cranbourne |url-status=live}}</ref> On 25 June 2021, designs for the level crossing were released, which involved raising Camms Road over the railway line via an [[Overpass#Highway and road|overpass]].<ref name="lxracammsrd3">{{cite web |title=Designs released for Camms Road |url=https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/media/news/designs-released-for-camms-road |publisher=Level Crossing Removal Project |accessdate=12 September 2021 |archive-date=12 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210912041403/https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/media/news/designs-released-for-camms-road |url-status=live}}</ref> Construction commenced on the project in early 2023<ref name="bigbuild1">{{cite web|url=https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/news/level-crossing-removal-project/new-shared-user-path-opens-on-the-cranbourne-line|title=New shared user path opens on the Cranbourne Line|website=Victoria's Big Build|access-date=14 February 2024}}</ref> and, on 30 November of that year, the level crossing was abolished, with the overpass opening to vehicular traffic.<ref name="bigbuild2">{{cite web|url=https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/news/level-crossing-removal-project/camms-road-73rd-level-crossing-gone-for-good|title=Camms Road 73rd level crossing gone for good|website=Victoria's Big Build|access-date=14 February 2024}}</ref>


The Level Crossing Removal Project was also involved in the duplication of the railway line between Cranbourne and Dandenong.<ref name="lxrpduplication1">{{cite web |url=https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/projects/cranbourne-line-upgrade |title=Cranbourne Line Upgrade |publisher=Level Crossing Removal Project |accessdate=30 April 2023 |archive-date=22 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220322230735/https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/projects/cranbourne-line-upgrade |url-status=live }}</ref> Major work started in 2020, and was completed by 13 February 2022, a year ahead of schedule.<ref name="lxrpduplication2">{{cite web |url=https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/media/news/works-ramping-up-on-the-cranbourne-line-upgrade |title=Works ramping up on the Cranbourne Line Upgrade |publisher=Level Crossing Removal Project |accessdate=30 April 2023 |archive-date=24 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220324033148/https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/media/news/works-ramping-up-on-the-cranbourne-line-upgrade |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="lxrpduplication3">{{cite web |title=Cranbourne Line duplicated, Greens Road crossing removed and new station open |url=https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/media/news/cranbourne-line-duplicated-greens-road-removed |publisher=Level Crossing Removal Project |accessdate=27 February 2022 |archive-date=27 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220227103149/https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/media/news/cranbourne-line-duplicated-greens-road-removed |url-status=live }}</ref> The duplication also involved a new timetable for the Cranbourne line, with services operating roughly every 10 minutes during the morning peak-hour.<ref name=lxrpduplication3/>
The Level Crossing Removal Project was also involved in the duplication of the railway line between Cranbourne and Dandenong.<ref name="lxrpduplication1">{{cite web |url=https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/projects/cranbourne-line-upgrade |title=Cranbourne Line Upgrade |publisher=Level Crossing Removal Project |accessdate=30 April 2023 |archive-date=22 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220322230735/https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/projects/cranbourne-line-upgrade |url-status=live }}</ref> Major work started in 2020, and was completed by 13 February 2022, a year ahead of schedule.<ref name="lxrpduplication2">{{cite web |url=https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/media/news/works-ramping-up-on-the-cranbourne-line-upgrade |title=Works ramping up on the Cranbourne Line Upgrade |publisher=Level Crossing Removal Project |accessdate=30 April 2023 |archive-date=24 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220324033148/https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/media/news/works-ramping-up-on-the-cranbourne-line-upgrade |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="lxrpduplication3">{{cite web |title=Cranbourne Line duplicated, Greens Road crossing removed and new station open |url=https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/media/news/cranbourne-line-duplicated-greens-road-removed |publisher=Level Crossing Removal Project |accessdate=27 February 2022 |archive-date=27 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220227103149/https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/media/news/cranbourne-line-duplicated-greens-road-removed |url-status=live }}</ref> The duplication also involved a new timetable for the Cranbourne line, with services operating roughly every 10 minutes during the morning peak-hour.<ref name=lxrpduplication3/>

Revision as of 11:17, 14 February 2024

Not to be confused with Cranbourne East railway station.

Cranbourne
PTV commuter rail station
Southbound view from Platform 1, with two Comeng trains on both platforms, August 2014
General information
LocationStation Street,
Cranbourne, Victoria 3977
City of Casey
Australia
Coordinates38°06′00″S 145°16′52″E / 38.1000°S 145.2811°E / -38.1000; 145.2811
Owned byVicTrack
Operated byMetro Trains
Line(s)Cranbourne
Distance45.12 kilometres from
Southern Cross
Platforms2 (1 island)
Tracks2
ConnectionsList of bus routes in Melbourne Bus
Construction
Structure typeGround
Parking641
Bicycle facilitiesAvailable
AccessibleYes — step free access
Other information
StatusOperational, premium station
Station codeCBE
Fare zoneMyki Zone 2
WebsitePublic Transport Victoria
History
Opened1 October 1888; 136 years ago (1888-10-01)
Rebuilt1995
November 2008
ElectrifiedMarch 1995 (1500 V DC overhead)
Passengers
2005–2006343,546[1]
2006–2007403,062[1] Increase 17.32%
2007–2008481,170[1] Increase 19.37%
2008–2009565,958[2] Increase 17.62%
2009–2010626,873[2] Increase 10.76%
2010–2011686,372[2] Increase 9.49%
2011–2012684,704[2] Decrease 0.24%
2012–2013Not measured[2]
2013–2014600,142[2] Decrease 12.35%
2014–2015643,244[1] Increase 7.18%
2015–2016751,998[2] Increase 16.9%
2016–2017819,114[2] Increase 8.92%
2017–2018772,094[2] Decrease 5.74%
2018–2019817,742[2] Increase 5.91%
2019–2020773,050[2] Decrease 5.46%
2020–2021407,700[2] Decrease 47.26%
2021–2022462,300[3] Increase 13.39%
2022–2023787,600[3] Increase 70.36%
Services
Preceding station Railways in Melbourne Metro Trains Following station
Merinda Park
towards Flinders Street or Dandenong
 Cranbourne line Terminus
Merinda Park
towards Sunbury
 Sunshine–Dandenong corridor
(under construction)
Former services
Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Line open   South Gippsland line   Clyde
Track layout
Legend
to Merinda Park
1
2
Former South Gippsland line
Location
Cranbourne is located in Melbourne
Cranbourne
Cranbourne
Location within Melbourne

Cranbourne railway station is the terminus of the suburban electrified Cranbourne line in Victoria, Australia. It serves the south-eastern Melbourne suburb of Cranbourne, and opened on 1 October 1888.[4]

History

Cranbourne opened as a station on the South Gippsland line. Until 24 July 1993, it was served by V/Line trains to Leongatha and beyond.[5] As with the suburb itself, the station gets its name from the Cranbourne Inn, established in the mid-19th century by the Ruffy brothers, who were squatters in the area.[6] The area was named either after a town in Berkshire, England, or Viscount Cranborne.[6]

Between March 1920 and June 1956, trains regularly operated from sidings about a mile south of the station, dispatching between ten and thirty goods trucks a week, loaded with locally mined construction-quality sand.[7]

In 1959, flashing light signals were provided at the former South Gippsland Highway level crossing, which was at the down end of the station.[4]

In early 1973, a water tank that had been located within the former station yard was removed.[8]

In 1981, flashing light signals were provided at the former Camms Road level crossing, which was located in the up direction from the station.[4] Boom barriers were installed during the electrification of the line.

In November 1993, Train Order Working replaced Electric Staff safeworking to Cranbourne,.[4] On 24 March 1995, the electrification and power signalling of the line from Dandenong was commissioned.[9][10][11] In 1994, during the electrification project, the original station building was removed by the Mornington Railway Preservation Society.[12] The former goods shed, and a number of tracks, had been removed from the station yard by August of that year.[13]

The last regular train beyond Cranbourne ran on 15 January 1998, when sand trains from Koala Siding (near Nyora) to Spotswood ceased operation.[14]

In April 2008, work started on the construction of six train stabling sidings at the station, to enable more trains to run on the line at peak times without having to duplicate the line. The work was completed in November of that year.[4][15] As part of that project, the station and bus interchange received an upgrade.[16]

During the 2018 state election, the Coalition parties promised to extend the Cranbourne line to the suburb of Clyde.[17]

On 30 November 2018, the Level Crossing Removal Project announced that the Camms Road level crossing would be grade-separated.[18][19] On 25 June 2021, designs for the level crossing were released, which involved raising Camms Road over the railway line via an overpass.[20] Construction commenced on the project in early 2023[21] and, on 30 November of that year, the level crossing was abolished, with the overpass opening to vehicular traffic.[22]

The Level Crossing Removal Project was also involved in the duplication of the railway line between Cranbourne and Dandenong.[23] Major work started in 2020, and was completed by 13 February 2022, a year ahead of schedule.[24][25] The duplication also involved a new timetable for the Cranbourne line, with services operating roughly every 10 minutes during the morning peak-hour.[25]

Platforms, facilities and services

Cranbourne has one island platform with two faces. The station building has a customer service window, two enclosed waiting rooms, and toilets. It is served by Cranbourne line trains.[26]

Platform 1:

Platform 2:

  •  Cranbourne line  all stations and limited express services to Flinders Street; all stations shuttle services to Dandenong

By late 2025, it is planned that trains on the Cranbourne line will be through-routed with those on the Sunbury line, via the new Metro Tunnel.

Cranbourne Transit operates eight bus routes via Cranbourne station, under contract to Public Transport Victoria:

Ventura Bus Lines operates three routes via Cranbourne station, under contract to Public Transport Victoria:

References

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  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Railway station and tram stop patronage in Victoria for 2008–2021 Archived 17 December 2022 at the Wayback Machine Philip Mallis
  3. ^ a b Annual metropolitan train station patronage (station entries) Archived 6 March 2023 at the Wayback Machine Data Vic
  4. ^ a b c d e "Cranbourne". vicsig.net. Archived from the original on 25 December 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  5. ^ Banger, Chris (March 1997). "Rail Passenger Service Withdrawals Since 1960". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. pp. 77–82.
  6. ^ a b "Cranbourne". Victorian Places. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  7. ^ Cauchi, Mark (February 2019). "Rails Through the Dunes – The Cranbourne Sand Sidings, Part Two". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. pp. 38–51.
  8. ^ "Way and Works". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. March 1973. p. 54.
  9. ^ "Show of hands for a new rail service". The Age. 25 March 1995. p. 7.
  10. ^ "Cranbourne Electrification Opened" Railway Digest May 1995 page 16
  11. ^ Fiddian, Mark (1997). Trains, Tracks, Travellers. A history of the Victorian Railways. South Eastern Independent Newspapers. p. 154. ISBN 1-875475-12-5.
  12. ^ "Works". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. August 1994. p. 250.
  13. ^ "Works". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. October 1994. p. 317.
  14. ^ "Farewell – The Sand Train". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. February 1998. pp. 71–76.
  15. ^ "Media Release: Cranbourne Station Train Stabling Project on Track". Minister for Public Transport Media Release. www.dpc.vic.gov.au. Archived from the original on 22 July 2008. Retrieved 24 April 2008.
  16. ^ Bichel, Lia (13 November 2008). "$37m train transformation". Cranbourne Star News. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  17. ^ Jacks, Timna (11 July 2018). "Matthew Guy pledges nearly $500m to extend Cranbourne train line". The Age. Archived from the original on 17 August 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  18. ^ "More level crossing removals on the way". Level Crossing Removal Project. Archived from the original on 28 January 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  19. ^ "Camms Road, Cranbourne". Level Crossing Removal Project. Archived from the original on 9 October 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  20. ^ "Designs released for Camms Road". Level Crossing Removal Project. Archived from the original on 12 September 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  21. ^ "New shared user path opens on the Cranbourne Line". Victoria's Big Build. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  22. ^ "Camms Road 73rd level crossing gone for good". Victoria's Big Build. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  23. ^ "Cranbourne Line Upgrade". Level Crossing Removal Project. Archived from the original on 22 March 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  24. ^ "Works ramping up on the Cranbourne Line Upgrade". Level Crossing Removal Project. Archived from the original on 24 March 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  25. ^ a b "Cranbourne Line duplicated, Greens Road crossing removed and new station open". Level Crossing Removal Project. Archived from the original on 27 February 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  26. ^ "Cranbourne Line". Public Transport Victoria.
  27. ^ "791 Frankston Station – Cranbourne Station". Public Transport Victoria. Archived from the original on 2 May 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  28. ^ "792 Cranbourne Station – Pearcedale". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  29. ^ "795 Warneet - Cranbourne". Public Transport Victoria.
  30. ^ "796 Cranbourne Station - Clyde". Public Transport Victoria.
  31. ^ "798 Cranbourne Park SC – Selandra Rise". Public Transport Victoria. Archived from the original on 11 March 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  32. ^ "893 Cranbourne Park SC – Dandenong Station". Public Transport Victoria. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  33. ^ "897 Clyde North – Lynbrook Station via Cranbourne Park SC". Public Transport Victoria. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  34. ^ "898 Clyde North – Cranbourne Station via Cranbourne Park SC". Public Transport Victoria. Archived from the original on 3 May 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  35. ^ "760 Cranbourne – Seaford via Carrum Downs". Public Transport Victoria. Archived from the original on 2 May 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
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