Flemington Racecourse station is a railway station operated by Metro Trains Melbourne and the terminus of the Flemington Racecourse line, which is part of the Melbourne rail network. It serves Flemington Racecourse and the suburb of Flemington, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Flemington Racecourse station is a ground level unstaffed station, featuring two side platforms.
Localisation
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It opened on 28 February 1861. The station is only open on race days and during special events at Flemington Racecourse.
Platforms and services
Flemington Racecourse has two side platforms. During special events, it is served by trains to Flinders Street calling at North Melbourne and Southern Cross. Two sidings between the platforms are used to stable trains. During construction of the Regional Rail Link, the station was opened on occasions for diverted Sunbury line trains. In 2018, when the Buckley Street level crossing was being removed at Essendon, Racecourse station was used for passengers on the Craigieburn line.
Transport links
Transit Systems Victoria operates one bus route near Flemington Racecourse station, under contract to Public Transport Victoria:
472 : Williamstown – Moonee Ponds