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'''Williamstown Beach railway station''' is located on the [[Williamstown railway line|Williamstown line]] in [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]. It serves the western [[Melbourne]] suburb of [[Williamstown, Victoria|Williamstown]], and it opened on 7 August 1889 as '''Beach'''. It was renamed '''Williamstown Beach''' on 1 February 1915.<ref name="VicsigWilliamstownBeach">{{cite web|url=http://www.vicsig.net/infrastructure/location/Williamstown-Beach|title=Williamstown Beach|website=vicsig.net|access-date=14 February 2023}}</ref>
'''Williamstown Beach railway station''' is located on the [[Williamstown line]] in [[Victoria (state)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]. It serves the western [[Melbourne]] suburb of [[Williamstown, Victoria|Williamstown]], and it opened on 7 August 1889 as '''Beach'''. It was renamed '''Williamstown Beach''' on 1 February 1915.<ref name="VicsigWilliamstownBeach">{{cite web|url=http://www.vicsig.net/infrastructure/location/Williamstown-Beach|title=Williamstown Beach|website=vicsig.net|access-date=14 February 2023}}</ref>


In 1961, [[boom barrier]]s replaced hand gates at the Giffard Street [[level crossing]], located nearby in the [[Rail directions#Up and down|down]] direction of the station.<ref name=VicsigWilliamstownBeach/> In 1965, a number of [[Siding (rail)|siding]]s, [[Railroad switch|point]]s and [[Railway signal|signal]]s at the station were abolished.<ref name=VicsigWilliamstownBeach/>
In 1961, [[boom barrier]]s replaced hand gates at the Giffard Street [[level crossing]], located nearby in the [[Rail directions#Up and down|down]] direction of the station.<ref name=VicsigWilliamstownBeach/> In 1965, a number of [[Siding (rail)|siding]]s, [[Railroad switch|point]]s and [[Railway signal|signal]]s at the station were abolished.<ref name=VicsigWilliamstownBeach/>
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==Platforms and services==
==Platforms and services==


Williamstown Beach has two [[side platform]]s. It is serviced by [[Metro Trains Melbourne|Metro Trains]]' [[Williamstown railway line|Williamstown line]] services.<ref>{{cite PTV route|Williamstown|mode=train}}</ref>
Williamstown Beach has two [[side platform]]s. It is serviced by [[Metro Trains Melbourne|Metro Trains]]' [[Williamstown line]] services.<ref>{{cite PTV route|Williamstown|mode=train}}</ref>


'''Platform 1:'''
'''Platform 1:'''
* {{RouteBox|Williamstown line|Williamstown railway line|#{{rcr|Melbourne|Williamstown}}|white}} all stations services to [[Flinders Street railway station|Flinders Street]] and [[Frankston railway station|Frankston]]; all stations shuttle services to [[Newport railway station, Melbourne|Newport]]
* {{RouteBox|Williamstown line|Williamstown line|#{{rcr|Melbourne|Williamstown}}|white}} all stations services to [[Flinders Street railway station|Flinders Street]] and [[Frankston railway station|Frankston]]; all stations shuttle services to [[Newport railway station, Melbourne|Newport]]


'''Platform 2:'''
'''Platform 2:'''
* {{RouteBox|Williamstown line|Williamstown railway line|#{{rcr|Melbourne|Williamstown}}|white}} all stations services to [[Williamstown railway station, Melbourne|Williamstown]]
* {{RouteBox|Williamstown line|Williamstown line|#{{rcr|Melbourne|Williamstown}}|white}} all stations services to [[Williamstown railway station, Melbourne|Williamstown]]


== Transport links ==
== Transport links ==

Latest revision as of 06:35, 12 July 2024

Williamstown Beach
PTV commuter rail station
Northbound view from Platform 1, with a Williamstown bound Siemens train arriving at Platform 2, June 2019
General information
LocationRailway Crescent,
Williamstown, Victoria 3016
City of Hobsons Bay
Australia
Coordinates37°51′51″S 144°53′40″E / 37.8641°S 144.8944°E / -37.8641; 144.8944
Owned byVicTrack
Operated byMetro Trains
Line(s)Williamstown
Distance13.18 kilometres from
Southern Cross
Platforms2 side
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeGround
ParkingYes
Bicycle facilitiesYes
AccessibleYes—step free access
Other information
StatusOperational, unstaffed
Station codeWBH
Fare zoneMyki Zone 1
WebsitePublic Transport Victoria
History
Opened7 August 1889; 135 years ago (1889-08-07)
ElectrifiedAugust 1920 (1500 V DC overhead)
Previous namesBeach (1889-1915)
Passengers
2005–2006197,674[1]
2006–2007225,635[1] Increase 14.14%
2007–2008240,994[1] Increase 6.8%
2008–2009138,101[2] Decrease 42.69%
2009–2010136,182[2] Decrease 1.38%
2010–2011131,095[2] Decrease 3.73%
2011–2012132,888[2] Increase 1.36%
2012–2013Not measured[2]
2013–2014164,425[2] Increase 23.73%
2014–2015168,566[1] Increase 2.51%
2015–2016195,732[2] Increase 16.11%
2016–2017200,610[2] Increase 2.49%
2017–2018204,428[2] Increase 1.9%
2018–2019161,900[2] Decrease 20.8%
2019–2020132,850[2] Decrease 17.94%
2020–202164,100[2] Decrease 51.75%
2021–202269,250[3] Increase 8.03%
Services
Preceding station Railways in Melbourne Metro Trains Following station
Williamstown
Terminus
 Williamstown line North Williamstown
towards Frankston via Flinders Street
Williamstown line
Shuttle services
 North Williamstown
towards Newport
Track layout
Legend
to North Williamstown
1
2
Giffard Street
to Williamstown

Williamstown Beach railway station is located on the Williamstown line in Victoria, Australia. It serves the western Melbourne suburb of Williamstown, and it opened on 7 August 1889 as Beach. It was renamed Williamstown Beach on 1 February 1915.[4]

In 1961, boom barriers replaced hand gates at the Giffard Street level crossing, located nearby in the down direction of the station.[4] In 1965, a number of sidings, points and signals at the station were abolished.[4]

Platforms and services

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Williamstown Beach has two side platforms. It is serviced by Metro Trains' Williamstown line services.[5]

Platform 1:

Platform 2:

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  •  471 : Williamstown – Sunshine station[6]

References

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  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 g h i j k l Railway station and tram stop patronage in Victoria for 2008-2021 Philip Mallis
  3. ^ Annual metropolitan train station patronage (station entries) Data Vic
  4. ^ a b c "Williamstown Beach". vicsig.net. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
  5. ^ "Williamstown Line". Public Transport Victoria.
  6. ^ "471 Williamstown - Sunshine Station via Newport & Altona Gate SC". Public Transport Victoria.
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