Showgrounds railway station, Melbourne

Showgrounds
Commuter rail station
Westbound view with a Connex Melbourne Comeng train
General information
Location	Epsom Road, Flemington, Victoria Australia
Coordinates	37°47′00″S 144°54′54″E
Owned by	VicTrack
Operated by	Metro Trains Melbourne
Line(s)	Flemington Racecourse
Distance	5.73 kilometres from Southern Cross
Platforms	1
Tracks	2
Construction
Structure type	Ground
Accessible	Yes
Other information
Status	Special events only
Station code	SGS
Fare zone	1
History
Opened	7 November 1883
Electrified	Yes
Services
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Showgrounds railway station is located on the Flemington Racecourse line in Victoria, Australia. It serves the Melbourne Showground in the suburb of Flemington opening on 7 November 1883.

The station is only open during special events at the Showgrounds, such as the annual Royal Melbourne Show.

There are multiple signal boxes located at the Showgrounds, in addition to several portable buildings for staff amenities, and a wooden station building for selling rail tickets. Also located on the platform are turnstiles for entry to the Melbourne Showgrounds and a Ticketek booking office for admission tickets.

Platforms & services

Showgrounds has one platform. During special events, it is serviced by trains to Flinders Street calling at North Melbourne and Southern Cross.

Platform 1:

•  Flemington Racecourse line  limited stop services to Southern Cross and/or Flinders Street; services to Flemington Racecourse (special event days only)

External links

• Melway map at street-directory.com.au