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37-543: The Djerring Trail is a shared use path that runs alongside the Cranbourne and Pakenham railway lines in south-eastern Melbourne, Australia. The route serves a total of 13 railway stations. The Djerring Trail was built as a part of the Level Crossing Removal Project , that removed all level crossings between Caufield and Dandenong by raising the rail. 12 kilometres of the new shared path

74-435: A 33 minute train ride away, from Flinders Street. Clayton station consists of a single island platform which is located above the road, and is connected to Clayton Road through both a lift and an escalator. The length of the platform is approximately 160 metres (520 ft) long enough for a Metro Trains 7-car HCMT . The main car park at the station is located in between both Haughton Road and Carnish Road, just south of

111-403: A booking office, a general waiting area and a ladies waiting room. When a elevated new station was built in 2018 the building on platform 2 was relocated and protected due to its historical status. The building was repuroposed and now contains an archival photographic record of the station. In 1971, boom barriers replaced interlocked gates at the former Clayton Road level crossing , which

148-476: A path (and therefore pedestrians may walk wherever they choose). Shared-use paths alongside the highway often look like sidewalks to motorists. Therefore, at side roads, in jurisdictions where pedestrians do not have priority at side roads, the priority situation at side roads on shared-use paths can be confusing and often cyclists are required to give way to turning motorists. Before the January 2022 revision,

185-417: A small fitness area underneath the rail line. It then intersects with Grange Road, where there are a set of cycling-prioritised traffic lights. It then continues along past some open space with seating near Girdwood Avenue and Princes Highway. It runs in a straight line, with a connection onto Egan Street, until it intersects with Koornang Road, with another set of cycling-friendly traffic lights. It then reaches

222-411: Is a commuter railway station located in the suburb of Clayton , in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne , Victoria , Australia . The station originally opened in 1880 as "Clayton's Road". It did not receive its current name until 1890. The station consists of a single island platform connected to the station concourse on Clayton Road via escalators , lifts and a staircase . The station

259-435: Is approximately 17 kilometres (11.8 mi), or around a 33 minute train ride away, from Flinders Street . Clayton railway station is located in the suburb of Clayton. On the north side of the station is Carnish Road, and Clayton Road is to the west. The station is owned by VicTrack , a state government agency, and is operated by Metro Trains Melbourne . The station is approximately 19 kilometres (11.8 mi), or around

296-637: The Carnegie Station entrance. It begins running parallel to Carnegie Station and Woorayl Street. It crosses briefly with the entrance to the Carnegie Station carpark. It runs directly underneath the rail line, with connections onto Jersey Parade, Hewitts Road, Oakdene Crescent and Beena Avenue. It then intersects with Murrumbeena Road and reaches Murrumbeena Station . The trail runs underneath Murrumbeena Station , and then runs parallel to Railway Parade, which also has bike lanes on it. It then connects with Nerrim Road and soon after intersects with

333-593: The EastLink Trail , and runs south alongside the EastLink . It crosses over Cheltenham Road, then diverges off the EastLink Trail , and joins with the Dandenong Creek Trail . It follows the Dandenong Creek Trail until Hammond Road, where the footpath is used to get to Dandenong Station . The trail directly connects with the Dandenong Creek Trail , as well as the EastLink Trail . Nearby in

370-478: The Highway Code gave no advice to pedestrians on how to share space with cyclists; there was also little guidance given to cyclists. (The 2023 edition covers both aspects. The UK Department for Transport advises local authorities that cyclists and pedestrians should not be expected to share space on or alongside city streets. Sustrans gives advice for cyclists, walkers and runners using shared-use paths on

407-762: The National Cycle Network . The Milton Keynes redway system is an example of a city-wide network of shared-use paths. The network consists of over 200 miles (320 km) of shared-use paths that avoid the city's busy and fast grid roads (which run between neighbourhoods rather than through them). In the US, the 1999 AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities defines a shared-use path as being physically separated from motor vehicular traffic with an open space or barrier. Clayton railway station, Melbourne Clayton railway station

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444-621: The UK Department for Transport found that cyclists and pedestrians prefer wider non-segregated paths to more narrow segregated paths (e.g. a 3 m wide shared path, compared with a 3 m path split into 1.5 m sections). The principal benefit of a shared-use path is saving space. This may be important in environmentally-sensitive areas or on narrow streets, where a full cycle track may not be feasible. Shared use paths are criticised for creating conflict between pedestrians and cyclists and creating complaints from pedestrians and speed. Therefore,

481-417: The 1860s and 1870s. The property was located near the present day station. The station originally opened as Clayton's Road, with the station receiving its current name, Clayton, in 1890. Two, now heritage listed, station buildings were constructed in 1891, with one on either platform. These two buildings were constructed with timber. What sets these buildings apart were their modular designs, which included

518-632: The Clayton Urban Park. It then goes parallel with Haughton Road and the rail line, with a connection to Rayhur Street. It curves sharply near Oakes Avenue and then runs alongside Oakes Avenue until it reaches Westall Station . This section of the trail commences by leaving Westall Station , and crossing underneath Westall Road. It runs with the rail line, connecting with Newcombe Road and Springvale Reserve, as well as Queens Avenue and St Johns Avenue. It then intersects with Springvale Road and reaches Springvale Station . The trail weaves through

555-659: The LXRP spurred significant local opposition due to concerns over visual and noise impacts. The project became a political issue in the 2018 state election. In April 2018, the rebuilt elevated station was opened alongside the four other elevated stations on the Caulfield to Dandenong project. The removals created a large new section of open parkland, dubbed a " linear park ". This included 22.5 hectares (56 acres) of new open space, sports courts, playgrounds, new walking and cycling trails, and expanded station forecourts. As part of

592-517: The UK, cyclists are legally permitted to cycle on bridleways (paths open to horse riders), but not on public footpaths. Therefore, bridleways are, in effect, a form of shared-use path. On segregated or divided paths, the path is split into a section for pedestrians and a section for cyclists. This may be achieved with a painted line or different surface. It may also be delineated with tactile paving for blind and visually impaired pedestrians. Research by

629-585: The bus interchange and the entrance to the Springvale Station carpark. It curves tightly so it runs adjacent to Lightwood Road. It connects with the Sandown Park Greyhound Racing Track, and then reaches Sandown Park Station . The trail continues past Sandown Park Station , connecting to Sandown Raceway . It continues parallel to Lightwood Road and the rail line, intersecting with Corrigan Road. After crossing over

666-440: The carpark and bus interchange before again becoming off-road. It runs underneath Haughton Road, and parallel to the rail line, with a connection onto Carnish Road. It crosses over the rail line and runs along the south side of the rail line. It curves underneath the rail line, runs past a fitness area and intersects with Clayton Road. It then reaches Clayton Station The trail curves underneath Clayton Station , and runs alongside

703-579: The city run express from Caulfield ( Malvern during off-peak) to South Yarra , before stopping all stations to Flinders Street via the City Loop . Traralgon and Bairnsdale services run express to Nar Nar Goon , stopping at Dandenong and Pakenham , before stopping all stations after Nar Nar Goon. From Clayton regional services to the city run express to Richmond , stopping at Caulfield, before stopping all stations to Southern Cross . Platform 1: Platform 2: Future services: In addition to

740-622: The current services, there are also three proposed services. From 2025, the under-construction Metro Tunnel will link the Pakenham and Cranbourne lines with the Sunbury line. If the proposed Melbourne Airport rail link is built, services will additionally run to Melbourne Airport . Furthermore from 2035, Clayton is expected to be connected to the Suburban Rail Loop , which will operate from Southland to Box Hill . Clayton

777-664: The entrance to the Murrumbeena Station carpark. It then runs parallel to Railway Parade and the rail line, connecting with Arthur Street and Ella Street. It then intersects with the Outer Circle Trail , and crosses the entrance to the Hughesdale Station carpark, and then reaches Hughesdale Station . This section begins by crossing Poath Road just next to the Hughesdale Station bus interchange. It briefly curves and then runs parallel alongside

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814-468: The name 'Djerring' was clearly preferred. While consultations of naming were taking place, construction began on the trail in early 2018 as well, alongside the removal of 9 level crossings across the Pakenham and Cranbourne lines. The trail begins at the end of Dudley Street, just below East Caulfield Reserve. It runs adjacent to the rail line past a connection onto Gibson street and Lorne Street, and

851-525: The new underground station and elevated platforms is planned to be built between the elevated rail tracks. The station is currently served by both the Pakenham and Cranbourne lines, which are operated by Metro Trains Melbourne . The station is also served by the Gippsland line , which is operated by V/Line . Services to East Pakenham and Cranbourne travel together south-east towards Dandenong before splitting into two separate lines. Services to

888-1279: The north is the Gardiners Creek Trail and the Anniversary Trail . It connects centrally to the Rosstown Rail Trail and a little further south at Huntingdale station , it connects to Monash University - Clayton campus , via the path on North Road . In 2022, Monash City Council announced the planned construction of a protected bicycle connection between the trail and the Scotchmans Creek trail, primarily following Aitkinson Street in Oakleigh. Shared use path The path may also permit other users such as inline skating . Contrastingly, motorcycles and mopeds are normally prohibited. Shared-use paths sometimes provide different lanes for users who travel at different speeds to prevent conflicts between user groups on high-use trails. Shared-use paths are criticised for creating conflict between different users. The UK's Department for Transport deprecates this kind of route in denser urban environments. In

925-422: The north side of the rail. It then passes next to the carpark and goes back to the southern side of the rail, running parallel to Douglas Street and the rail line. It continues, connecting onto Mons Parade and Mile Creek. It intersects with Chandler Road and runs alongside Hanna Road until it reaches Yarraman Station . This is the last section of trail that is not shared with any other paths. The trail merges with

962-461: The northern end of the station. It runs along the footpath near the vehicle entrance to Oakleigh Central Shopping Centre , then turns off into a small car park, then goes off-road, back alongside the rail line. It runs underneath Hanover Road, and then continues towards Huntingdale Station , with connections on Oxford Street, Downing Street, Westminster Street, and runs past industrial area. It then reaches Huntingdale Station . The trail runs through

999-509: The paths do not properly take into account the different needs of different road users. For example a study by the Institute for Chartered Engineers found that users of shared use paths were confused about the nature of the path and who has priority on them. Pedestrians are sometimes unsure how to behave on shared-use paths. The question arises whether the path is to be treated as a road (therefore pedestrians should face oncoming traffic), or

1036-535: The project, the Djerring Trail was created, a 17-kilometre (11 mi) shared-use path along the rail corridor, which runs through the Clayton station precinct. In the year after the elevated rail opened in 2018, the media reported that many residents, including some who were opposed to the project, were happy with the outcome and utilised the new open space. In 2018, Clayton station was chosen as one of

1073-503: The rail line, with a connection onto Willesden Road. Then, it curves south, runs past Galbally Reserve and connects with the Rosstown Railway Heritage Trail . It continues eastwards, with connections onto Richardson Street and Paddington Road, before running underneath Warrigal Road and reaching Oakleigh Station . This section of the trail begins by using the underpass underneath Oakleigh Station to head to

1110-562: The raised rail line, crossing over a bus lane and the Clayton Station carpark entrance. It runs past the Clayton RSL Memorial space, with a connection onto Carnish Road, and later Haughton Road. It then bends until it runs north of the rail line. It runs past two basketball courts and public seating, which is located underneath the rail line, before intersecting with Centre Road. After crossing Centre Road, it runs past

1147-660: The road, there is a connection into the Noble Park dog park and Ross Reserve. It runs alongside an exercise area and a connection into the Ross Reserve car park. It then runs to Heatherton Road, where there are a playground and a skatepark. After crossing Heatherton Road, it runs past the Noble Park Station carpark, and then reaches Noble Park Station . After leaving Noble Park Station . The route crosses over Leonard Avenue, and after crossing turns sharply to

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1184-490: The station. The station fully complies with the Disability Discrimination Act of 1992 , as there is a lift that connects the station entrance with Platforms 1 and 2. Clayton station opened on 6 January 1880, just over two years after the line from Oakleigh was extended to Dandenong . Clayton station, like the suburb itself, gets its name from the property Clayton Vale , owned by John Clayton in

1221-640: The station. This included rebuilding Clayton station. In 2016, the Andrews government announced that the Clayton crossing would be removed by the Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP) alongside 8.3 kilometres (5.2 mi) of elevated rail in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs, removing nine level crossings on the Pakenham and Cranbourne rail corridor and building five new elevated stations at Carnegie , Murrumbeena , Hughesdale , Noble Park and Clayton. Dubbed "sky rail" by opponents and some media outlets,

1258-422: The stations that would be served by the Suburban Rail Loop . The station will receive a major upgrade, which will involve construction of two new underground platforms, as well as the conversion of the station to a transport superhub. In June 2022, construction began just south of the existing station. Tunnelling is set to begin in 2026, with SRL East expected to open in 2035. A direct paid-area connection between

1295-546: Was built, along with existing paths merged into the new ones to form the Djerring Trail. In early 2018, a community vote was held to determine the name of the new path, some alternative options being Kerrboo onool Trail, Urban Parkland Trail, and Eucalyptus Trail. Over 1800 votes were counted. On 26 September 2018, it was revealed that the name 'Djerring trail' had a clear win, taking 30% of the total vote, and its counterpart 'Djerring Rail Trail' came in second, showing that

1332-589: Was located at the up end of the station. In 1998, Clayton was upgraded to a premium station , meaning its ticket booths were staffed from early in the morning until its last train service. In March 2014, the Victorian state government announced a grade separation project to replace the Clayton Road level crossing, as well as the Centre Road level crossing, located nearby in the down direction of

1369-514: Was previously at grade; however, in 2018, a new elevated station was rebuilt as part of the Level Crossing Removal Project . Clayton station is currently served by the Pakenham and Cranbourne lines which are both part of the Melbourne railway network . Additionally, the station is also served by the Gippsland line , which is a part of the Victorian regional railway network , and eight bus routes , including SmartBus route 703. The station

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