Horsham railway station, Victoria

Horsham railway station is located on the Western standard gauge line in Victoria, Australia. It serves the city of Horsham.[1]

Horsham
Eastbound view in April 2013
LocationRailway Avenue, Horsham
Coordinates36°42′28″S 142°12′03″E
Owned byVicTrack
Operated byV/Line
Line(s)Western standard gauge
Distance327.29 kilometres from Southern Cross
Platforms1
Tracks4
Construction
Structure typeGround
Disabled accessYes
Other information
StatusUnstaffed
Station codeHRM
Fare zoneMyki Zones 28/29 overlap
WebsitePublic Transport Victoria
History
Opened5 February 1879
Services
Preceding station Journey Beyond Following station
Stawell
towards Melbourne
 The Overland Dimboola
towards Adelaide

History

The station was officially opened on 5 February 1879, by Governor of Victoria George Bowen, along with the opening of the new railway line.[2] The station celebrated its centenary on 5 February 1979.[3]

The station was served by V/Line Dimboola services, until the service was withdrawn on 21 August 1993.[4]

In April 2007 the station was upgraded at a total cost of $490,000.[5] However, only a small section of the platform was resurfaced, which has resulted in passengers having to move up or down the train to access the platform.

The former signal box was replaced by a control panel in 1976, with the signal box demolished soon after. It was thought to be one of the oldest buildings in Horsham.[6]

Platforms & services

Horsham has one platform. It is serviced by Journey Beyond Overland services.[7]

Platform 1:

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gollark: Orbital soul harvesters are standing by.
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References
  1. Horsham Vicsig
  2. Portland Guardian. Saturday 8 February 1879. pg 3
  3. "Front Page". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. January 1979. p. 1.
  4. Chris Banger (March 1997). "Rail Passenger Service Withdrawals Since 1960". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society: 77–82.
  5. Horsham Station Upgrade for Train and Bus Passengers Minister for Public Transport 18 August 2006
  6. "Works". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. May 1976. p. 115.
  7. The Overland Great Southern Rail
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