58-515: Glen Eira Town Hall , known originally as Caulfield Town Hall , is located in Caulfield , Victoria , Australia . The hall was finished in 1890 and is a designated historic building with the Heritage Council of Victoria. 37°52′49″S 145°01′21″E / 37.880204°S 145.022588°E / -37.880204; 145.022588 Caulfield, Victoria Caulfield is
116-525: A consortium composed of CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles , Downer Rail and Plenary Group . Previously, the Cranbourne line was served by a fleet of Comeng and Siemens Nexas trains. The oldest Comeng trains (stage 1 and some stage 2) have been retired and scrapped as part of the HCMT introduction, however, some of these trains have been displaced onto other Melbourne metropolitan lines. Alongside
174-534: A combined operational period of 25 years. The Cranbourne line forms a relatively linear route from the Melbourne CBD to its terminus in Cranbourne. The line is 44 kilometres (27 mi) long and predominantly double-tracked; however, between Flinders Street station and Richmond, the track is widened to 12 tracks, narrowing to 6 tracks between Richmond and South Yarra before again narrowing to 4 tracks between South Yarra and Caulfield. After Caulfield station,
232-400: A day (from approximately 4:00 am to around midnight) with 24 hour service available on Friday and Saturday nights. During peak hour, headways of up to 5 to 15 minutes are operated with services every 15–20 minutes during off-peak hours. Trains on the Cranbourne line run with a seven-car formation operated by High Capacity Metro Trains . The line originally opened in 1888 branching off from
290-446: A mix of both open fields and suburbia. This outer portion of the line is one of Melbourne's main growth corridors, which is rapidly replacing farmland with housing and commercial developments, adding additional passengers to the line each year. The line serves 24 stations across 44 kilometres (27 mi) of track. The stations are a mix of elevated, lowered, underground, and ground level designs. Underground stations are present only in
348-614: A new premium station at Springvale . In September 2019, Qube Holdings commenced operating a daily service on a short section of the line, hauling containerised cement to the Kimberly-Clark siding at Dandenong South . The 2012 Network Development Plan identified the need for a north–south tunnel connecting the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines to the Sunbury line . In 2017, the Metro Tunnel began construction, involving
406-572: A new rail connection for the Port Rail Shuttle Network, and the removal of all remaining level crossings on the corridor. Andrews argued that this project was required if an extension to Clyde was to be constructed. Opposition leader Matthew Guy instead promised that he would extend the Cranbourne line to Clyde if he won the election. Again in the lead up to the 2022 state election , the City of Casey increased its campaign for
464-621: A rebuilt Dandenong station , a new station in Cranbourne North ( Merinda Park station ), the introduction of three position signalling, and electrification of the signal tracked corridor. These works resulted in the re-opening of a section of the South Gippsland line to passengers which became known as the Cranbourne Line. Freight services continued on part of the South Gippsland line till 1998, when services from
522-565: A seven-car configuration, with three doors per side on each carriage and can accommodate of up to 1,380 passengers in each train-set. Shared with the Pakenham, Sunbury, and Airport lines, the rolling stock will consist of 70 High Capacity Metro Trains (HCMT), once fully delivered. They are built in Changchun , China , with final assembly occurring in Newport , Melbourne , by Evolution Rail,
580-432: A short section of the line hauling containerised cement to the Kimberly-Clark siding at Dandenong South . Train services on the Cranbourne line are also subjected to maintenance and renewal works, usually on selected Fridays and Saturdays. Shuttle bus services are provided throughout the duration of works for affected commuters. Legend — Station Status Legend — Stopping Patterns Some services do not operate via
638-509: A suburb in Melbourne , Victoria, Australia , 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District , located within the City of Glen Eira local government area . Caulfield recorded a population of 5,748 at the 2021 census . It is bounded by Kooyong Road in the west, Glen Eira Road in the north, Glen Huntly Road in the south and Booran Road in the east. Caulfield
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#1732801901095696-516: Is a commuter railway line in the city of Melbourne , Victoria , Australia. Operated by Metro Trains Melbourne , it is the city's second longest metropolitan railway line at 44 kilometres (27 mi). The line runs from Flinders Street station in central Melbourne to Cranbourne station in the south-east, serving 24 stations via the City Loop , South Yarra , Caulfield , Oakleigh , and Dandenong . The line operates for approximately 20 hours
754-624: Is best known as the location of Caulfield Racecourse and the Caulfield campus of Monash University . The origin of the name of Caulfield is not known for certain, but the name seemed to be linked with Baron Caulfield of Ireland , perhaps through John Caulfield, a pioneer of the colony. The name Caulfield was in use by 1853, and the early maps always place it somewhere around the racecourse. The local Yalukit people were coastal and dependent on seafoods, so few Aboriginal relics have been found in Caulfield. Nevertheless, some contact did occur in
812-478: Is currently under construction, with improvements including the removal of all level crossings, rebuilding stations, and the duplication of 8 km (5 mi) of track. Other works taking place have included the replacement of sleepers , the introduction of new signalling technology, the introduction of new rolling stock, and other works associated with the Metro Tunnel project. These projects have improved
870-550: Is nearby in Caulfield North , is a large (approximately 26 hectare) Victorian garden flanked by Hawthorn, Balaclava and Inkerman Roads and Park Crescent, which features a war memorial, a decorative lake and playing fields for various sports . The principal north–south roads that serve the suburb are Kooyong Road, Hawthorn Road, Bambra Road, Kambrook Road, and Booran Road. The major east–west roads are Glen Eira Road, Neerim Road, and Glen Huntly Road. Two tram routes serve
928-514: Is projected to become the first crossing-free line on the network, with the remaining two crossings and other upgrade works expected to be completed by 2025. Services on the Cranbourne line operates from approximately 4:00 am to around 11:30 pm daily. In general, during peak hours, train frequency is 5 minutes on the Dandenong corridor (combined with the Pakenham line) and 10 minutes in the AM peak on
986-542: The 2016 census , Caulfield had a population of 5,595. 53.0% of people were born in Australia. The most common countries of birth were South Africa 5.4%, China 3.3%, Israel 3.0%, Poland 2.8% and England 2.3%. 63.1% of people only spoke English at home. Other languages spoken at home included Russian 6.0%, Hebrew 4.1%, Greek 3.8% and Mandarin 3.4%. The most common responses for religion in Caulfield were Judaism 40.5%, No Religion 21.6% and Catholic 10.5%. Caulfield Park, which
1044-554: The Bracks -led Labor government in 1999, the project was abandoned in 2008 by his successor John Brumby . In 2013, as part of Public Transport Victoria's Network Development Plan for metropolitan rail, an extension of the Cranbourne line to Clyde was earmarked to begin in the "long-term", which would equate to at least over the next 20 years. In January 2018, City of Casey advised it would need almost $ 3 billion worth of rail and road infrastructure projects to continue development of
1102-448: The Caulfield to Dandenong skyrail project. This included the removal of nine level crossings and the reconstruction of five elevated stations along the corridor. The second phase of removals involves removing individual crossings along the corridor through a variety of methods by 2025. Some crossings have been removed through elevating the rail corridor, some by lowering or raising the road, with other crossings being removed by closing
1160-550: The Gippsland line at Dandenong as the South Gippsland line . Services operated as far as Port Albert, with extensive branch lines featuring on the non-electrified network. The line(s) were built to serve the regional townships of Cranbourne , Koo Wee Rup , and Leongatha , amongst others. The line was closed in 1993 after a decline in usage, however, the line was reopened and electrified to Cranbourne in 1995 as part of
1218-589: The Koala Siding were suspended. With these changes, the line became unused beyond Cranbourne. The exception was a tourist railway operation, which commenced operation between Nyora and Leongatha , and later became known as the South Gippsland Railway till its closure in January 2016. In 2008, a package of works were unveiled to upgrade the Cranbourne line to improve frequencies and
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#17328019010951276-414: The "Building Better Cities" program. Significant growth has occurred since its reopening, with proposals to extend the line two stations to Clyde receiving support amongst other works on the corridor. Since the 2010s, due to the heavily utilised infrastructure of the Cranbourne line, significant improvements and upgrades have been made. A $ 1 billion upgrade of the corridor between Dandenong and Cranbourne
1334-578: The City Loop The Cranbourne line has had a total of 5 operators since its reopening in 1995. The majority of operations throughout its history have been privately run. The government-owned Public Transport Corporation and later Bayside Trains operated the line for a short 4 years till the 1999 privatisation of Melbourne's rail network. Bayside Trains was privatised in August 1999 and later rebranded M>Train . In 2002, M>Train
1392-482: The City Loop, with the majority of elevated and lowered stations being constructed as part of level crossing removals. From 2025, services will cease to stop at Flinders Street, Southern Cross, Flagstaff, Melbourne Central, Parliament, Richmond, and South Yarra stations due to the opening of the Metro Tunnel. The Cranbourne line uses a fleet of electric multiple unit (EMU) High Capacity Metro Trains operating in
1450-609: The Cranbourne Line Upgrade. The 2022 state election resulted in another Labor victory, with the Andrews government pushing ahead with the Cranbourne Line Upgrade, with the extension to Clyde remaining stagnant ever since. The Level Crossing Removal Project has announced the removal of all 15 remaining level crossings on the Cranbourne line, to be completed in stages from 2018 to 2025. All level crossings between Caulfield and Dandenong were removed in 2018 as part of
1508-424: The Cranbourne and Pakenham lines through the tunnel before splitting off at Sunshine to either Sunbury or Melbourne Airport. Construction of the line will involve the renovation of Sunshine station to allow for additional platforms, construction of new track, and the addition of two new stations at Keilor East and Melbourne Airport. Construction started in 2022 with services expected to begin in 2029. Services on
1566-415: The Cranbourne line was fully single tracked from Dandenong to its terminus, and was only electrified upon its reopening in the 1990s. Throughout the early to mid 20th century, the South Gippsland railway line continued to open additional branch lines, including to Woodside , Barry Beach , Welshpool Jetty , Outtrim , Wonthaggi , and Strzelecki . All of these branch lines ceased their operations between
1624-535: The Cranbourne line while during non-peak hours the frequency is reduced to 20–30 minutes throughout the entire route. Cranbourne line services operate as shuttles to and from Dandenong between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am, connecting with Pakenham line trains. During the peak, some services originate and terminate at Westall or Dandenong. Services run anticlockwise through the City Loop , and from 2025, Cranbourne line services will cease to stop at South Yarra, Richmond, and all City Loop stations when trains are rerouted through
1682-492: The Level Crossing Removal Project, which involves station rebuilds and upgrades, individual station upgrade projects, and associated Metro Tunnel works. These works have made significant strides in improving network accessibility, with more than 66% of Cranbourne line stations classed as fully accessible. This number is expected to grow within the coming years, as a network restructure associated with
1740-417: The Metro Tunnel upon opening. On Friday nights and weekends, services run 24 hours a day, with 60 minute frequencies available outside of normal operating hours. Since 13 February 2022, some off-peak daytime Cranbourne and Pakenham line services stop at Malvern station, running express between South Yarra and Malvern stations. Freight operations are limited, with Qube Holdings operating a daily service on
1798-726: The Pakenham, Cranbourne, and Sunbury lines, allowing trains to safely run closer together and run more frequently. The new system is being delivered by CPB Contractors and Bombardier Transportation under the Rail Systems Alliance. These works valued at $ 1 billion includes the roll-out of 55 kilometres (34 mi) of HCS and communications systems on the aforementioned lines, allowing an increase in reliability and frequency. The line will be equipped with Bombardier's CityFlo 650 communications-based train control system , which will enable operation at 2–3 minute headways. The upgrade works were completed in phases from 2021. With
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1856-487: The South Gippsland line were fully suspended in 1981 due to limited passenger numbers on the route. Since the closure, calls have been made to reopen the line to the suburb of Clyde . Reopening of the line to Clyde was first promised by the Australian Labor Party during the 1999 and 2002 state election campaigns, but were dumped before the 2006 election. In November 2003, a "Trainlink" bus service
1914-464: The Sunbury line. These works will be completed by 2025, and upon completion, will create a singular rail line from Cranbourne and Pakenham to Sunbury and Melbourne Airport ( from 2029 ). The Melbourne Airport rail link will involve the construction of a 27-kilometre (17 mi) line from Sunshine to a new station at Melbourne Airport . Connected via the Metro Tunnel, services will operate from
1972-584: The area between Aborigines and British settlers. Murrum Murrumbean was a local native from whom the placename Murrumbeena derives. Frederick Chapman (later Justice of the New Zealand Supreme Court) was able to recollect a corroboree which took place in Hotham Street, involving hundreds of Gippsland Aborigines. In the mid nineteenth century, the Caulfield area was swampy, low-lying ground. It served as watering and pasture land for
2030-425: The construction of five new underground stations, twin 9-kilometre (5.6 mi) tunnels, and other associated infrastructure improvements. Leaving the existing Cranbourne line alignment before South Yarra station , new stations will be built at Anzac , Town Hall (with connections to Flinders Street station ), State Library (with connections to Melbourne Central ), Parkville , and Arden , before continuing onto
2088-567: The corridor are fully accessible, however, there are some stations that haven't been upgraded to meet these guidelines. These stations do feature ramps, however, they have a gradient greater than 1 in 14. Stations that are fully accessible feature ramps that have a gradient less than 1 in 14, have at-grade paths, or feature lifts. These stations typically also feature tactile boarding indicators , independent boarding ramps, wheelchair accessible myki barriers, hearing loops , and widened paths. Projects improving station accessibility have included
2146-409: The crossing off from motor traffic . These projects will leave the entirety of the Cranbourne line level crossing free by 2025, with projects on the Sunbury line leaving the entire Sunshine-Dandenong corridor crossing free by the opening of the Metro Tunnel in 2025. Announced in the lead up to the 2018 Victorian state election, the Cranbourne line would receive a $ 1 billion upgrade to coincide with
2204-508: The extension of the rail line to Clyde, including the construction of 3 new stations. The City of Casey proposal involved the construction of stations at Cranbourne East , Casey Fields (only proposed by the council), and Clyde. This proposal was supported again by opposition leader Matthew Guy, minus the station at Casey Fields. The incumbent Andrews government made no commitments to the Clyde rail extension, instead continuing construction on
2262-574: The infrastructure evaluation carriage designed for general infrastructure evaluation. Most of these trains are repurposed locomotives previously used by V/Line , Metro Trains, and the Southern Shorthaul Railroad . In compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act of 1992 , all stations that are new-built or rebuilt are fully accessible and comply with these guidelines. The majority of stations on
2320-531: The line beyond Leongatha. V/Line passenger services continued to Cranbourne till its electrification, with freight operations continuing into the late 1990s with freight services to the Koala siding . In 1995, the Australian Government launched the "Building Better Cities" program, designed to redevelop Australian cities with better communities and infrastructure. The $ 27 million project included
2378-626: The main commercial area of Caulfield. Initially the Black Chapel at that point served as the area's first church. This building was soon converted to Boxill's general store. The whole area was proclaimed the Caulfield Road District in 1857. It served as a location for several grand mansions for wealthy Melbourne citizens over the following decades. Caulfield Post Office opened on 1 January 1863 and closed in 1974. Caulfield Junction Post Office opened in 1923 and remains open. At
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2436-399: The mid and late 20th century due to a decrease in patronage. On 6 June 1981, passenger services ceased operation to Yarram . In 1984, the line re-opened with services to Leongatha , until its second closure on 24 June 1993. The Barry Beach freight service ceased operations in 1992, with the line beyond Leongatha booked out of service on 30 June 1992, thus, effectively ending all traffic on
2494-489: The opening of the Metro Tunnel is completed by 2025. Since its re-opening in 1995, the Cranbourne line had used a fixed-block, three-position signalling system designed for lower frequencies and less services. However, the ageing system had undermined reliability due to the presence of system faults and limited frequencies, requiring the Cranbourne, Pakenham, and Sunbury lines to upgrade their signalling system. Since 2021, high-capacity signalling (HCS) has been rolling out on
2552-466: The opening of the Metro Tunnel. The project is being delivered by the Level Crossing Removal Project, and will include: In 2020, the level crossing at Evans Road in Lyndhurst was removed through the construction of a road bridge over the rail line. In early 2021, the first platform of the newly rebuilt Merinda Park station was opened, with the second platform opening a year later. In February 2022,
2610-427: The passenger trains, Cranbourne line tracks and equipment are maintained by a fleet of engineering trains. The four types of engineering trains are: the shunting train; designed for moving trains along non-electrified corridors and for transporting other maintenance locomotives, for track evaluation; designed for evaluating track and its condition, the overhead inspection train; designed for overhead wiring inspection, and
2668-432: The pastoralists driving stock from Gippsland to Melbourne. In the 1840s, several distinct communities had arisen throughout the area. Owensville was located around the western end of Glen Eira Road. Alma Road Village was another middle class area further north. Camden Town was a working class area at the junction of Glen Huntly and Hawthorn Roads. Meanwhile, the area south of Paddy's Swamp (now Caulfield Park) developed into
2726-511: The quality and safety of the line, and will be completed by the opening of the Metro Tunnel in 2025. In 1888, the Cranbourne line (then known as the South Gippsland railway line ) began operations, splitting off from the main line to Gippsland at Dandenong with an extension to Cranbourne . The line was progressively extended to Koo Wee Rup , Nyora , and Loch in 1890, Korumburra and Leongatha in 1891, and Welshpool , Alberton , and Port Albert in 1892. From its opening until 2022,
2784-569: The quality of service. A new siding was constructed at Cranbourne, with a capacity of 6 trains, in order to increase frequencies without having to duplicate the line. In addition to the new siding, the $ 37 million project also brought a major upgrade to Cranbourne station , which included the construction of an enclosed waiting room, new platform shelters, new toilet facilities, formalised paved pedestrian access, an upgraded bus interchange, and increased security. In 2012, Lynbrook station opened after two years of construction works. The station serves
2842-485: The rail corridor has been lowered into a cutting to eliminate level crossings , and between Malvern and Caulfield , the corridor it has been raised on an embankment for the same reason. After Caulfield, the line formerly had numerous level crossings; all have now been abolished between Caulfield and Dandenong as part of an elevated rail project, as well as some older bridges over and under roads. The remaining crossing will be fully removed by 2025. The line follows
2900-417: The region, including the extension of the metropolitan train from Cranbourne to Clyde and the duplication of the line between Dandenong and Cranbourne. In the lead up to the 2018 state election , the incumbent Andrews government announced the Cranbourne Line Upgrade, a project involving the duplication of 8 km of track between Dandenong and Cranbourne, a rebuilt Merinda Park station , the construction of
2958-512: The same alignment as the Pakenham line along the Gippsland line , with the two services splitting onto different routes at Dandenong . The Cranbourne line turns south and branches on to the South Gippsland line , while the Pakenham line continues along the Gippsland line. Most of the rail line goes through built-up suburbs and some industrial areas, but after Dandenong, the line gets into
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#17328019010953016-402: The second platform at Merinda Park was opened along with the completion of duplication works. After the duplication works, the line could now handle 10-minute frequencies during peak periods. As a result, the timetable was rewritten to allow for 50 extra Cranbourne services to operate every week. Alongside the duplication works, all level crossings on the line will be removed. The Cranbourne line
3074-619: The suburb; Three bus routes serve the suburb; No railway lines serve the suburb, with the closest stations being on the Cranbourne , Frankston , Pakenham , and Sandringham lines. Stations in the neighbouring suburbs of Caulfield East , Elsternwick and Glen Huntly ; The suburb has an Australian Rules football team competing in the Southern Football League . ^ = territory divided with another LGA Cranbourne railway line The Cranbourne line
3132-468: The suburbs of Lynbrook and Lyndhurst , with the station featuring accessible platforms, car parking facilities, and bus stops. In 2014, the level crossing at Springvale Road , Springvale, was removed by lowering the railway into a trench. Prior to this, the level crossing was considered the most dangerous in Victoria . The removal consisted of a 1.6 km (0.99 mi) trench and the construction of
3190-435: The track again narrows to two tracks, which remain for the rest of the route. The only underground section of the Cranbourne line is in the City Loop , where the service stops at 3 underground stations and operates in a counter-clockwise direction. Exiting the city, the Cranbourne line traverses mainly flat country with few curves and fairly minimal earthworks for most of the line. However, between South Yarra and Malvern ,
3248-483: The upgraded signalling system, trains are now able to run closer to each other. The new system was tested on the Mernda line and a section of the Cranbourne line before being fully implemented. In March 2022, the Cranbourne line underwent further testing of high-tech signalling equipment, to ensure the new trains and signalling system can safely run alongside older-generation trains—including freight and V/Line trains—and
3306-418: Was introduced as an alternative, meeting each train at Cranbourne station and running on a largely one-way loop through Cranbourne East. The Bracks governments Victorian Transport Plan , released in 2008, listed the extensions and associated works as a "medium term" project, which was estimated to cost $ 200 million. Despite the political promise to revive the railway line for freight and passenger services by
3364-481: Was placed into receivership and the state government regained ownership of the line, with KPMG appointed as receivers to operate M>Train on behalf of the state government. Two years later, rival train operator Connex Melbourne took over the M>;Train operations including the Cranbourne line. Metro Trains Melbourne , the current private operator, then took over the operations in 2009. The private operators have had
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