Showgrounds station is a railway station operated by Metro Trains Melbourne on the Flemington Racecourse line, which is part of the Melbourne rail network. The station opened on 7 November 1883 and is only used during special events at the Melbourne Showgrounds, such as the annual Royal Melbourne Show. There are three signal boxes at Showgrounds, but the one included in a rostrum on the platform was decommissioned in 2014.
Localisation
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There are several portable buildings providing staff amenities, and a wooden building for selling rail tickets. Also on the platform are turnstiles for entry to the Melbourne Showgrounds, and a Ticketek booking office for admission tickets to events.
Platforms and services
Showgrounds has one platform. During special events, it is served by trains to Flinders Street, which stop at North Melbourne and Southern Cross.
Transport links
Yarra Trams runs one route via the station, serving the nearby Sandown Road tram stop on Epsom Road.
: West Maribyrnong – Flinders Street station (via Elizabeth Street)