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Craigieburn station is a railway station operated by Metro Trains Melbourne and V/Line railway station on the Craigieburn line and regional Seymour line, part of the Melbourne and Victorian rail networks. It serves the northern suburb of Craigieburn in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Craigieburn is a ground level premium station, featuring two side platforms. It opened on 22 July 1872, with the current platform 1 provided in 2007 and platform 2 provided in 2010.[6]

LocationPotter Street,
Craigieburn, Victoria 3064
City of Hume
Australia
Coordinates37°36′10″S 144°56′35″E
SystemPTV commuter rail station
OwnerVicTrack
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Craigieburn
Northbound view from Platform 1, December 2022
General information
LocationPotter Street,
Craigieburn, Victoria 3064
City of Hume
Australia
Coordinates37°36′10″S 144°56′35″E
SystemPTV commuter rail station
OwnerVicTrack
OperatorMetro Trains
V/Line
Lines
Distance26.10 kilometres from
Southern Cross
Platforms2 side
Tracks3
ConnectionsBuses in Melbourne Bus
Construction
Structure type
Ground
Parking100
Cycle facilities
Yes
AccessibleYes – step-free access
Other information
StatusOperational, premium station
Station codeCGB
Fare zoneMyki zone 2
WebsitePublic Transport Victoria
History
Opened22 July 1872; 154 years ago (1872-07-22)
Rebuilt30 September 2007
2006-2010 (24 May 2010)
ElectrifiedJuly 2007 (1500 V DC overhead)
Passengers
2005–2018 numbers
2005–2006169,269[1]
2006–2007169,071[1] Decrease 0.11%
2007–2008401,043[1] Increase 137.2%
2008–2009575,924[2] Increase 43.6%
2009–2010622,903[2] Increase 8.15%
2010–2011698,491[2] Increase 12.13%
2011–2012741,715[2] Increase 6.18%
2012–2013Not measured[2]
2013–2014822,852[2] Increase 10.93%
2014–2015879,187[1] Increase 6.84%
2015–20161,003,661[2] Increase 14.15%
2016–20171,080,959[2] Increase 7.7%
2017–20181,162,477[2] Increase 7.54%
2018–20191,236,243[2] Increase 6.34%
2019–20201,126,250[2] Decrease 8.89%
2020–2021560,500[2] Decrease 50.23%
2021–2022696,300[3] Increase 24.22%
2022–20231,110,800[4] Increase 59.53%
2023–20241,418,700[4] Increase 27.72%
2024–20251,508,250[5] Increase 6.31%
Services
Preceding station Railways in Melbourne Metro Trains Following station
Roxburgh Park
towards Flinders Street
 Craigieburn line Terminus
Preceding station Railways in Victoria V/Line Following station
Broadmeadows
towards Southern Cross
 Seymour line Donnybrook
towards Seymour
Broadmeadows
One-way operation
 Shepparton line
1 weekday early morning service
 Donnybrook
towards Shepparton
Track layout
Legend
Up arrow Roxburgh Park
Aitkens Creek
1
2
LowerRight arrow
Craigieburn Train
Maintenance Facility
End of electrification
Hume Freeway
Malcolm's Creek
Summerhill Road
Metro & V/Line boundary
Down arrow Donnybrook
Broad gauge
Standard gauge, non-electrified
Location
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History

The railway through Craigieburn originally opened in 1872, as part of the North East line to School House Lane.[6] When the station opened, there was a small timber station building, which was replaced by a larger building in 1878, having the same design as other small stations on the line. In 1874, the station opened to goods traffic. In 1920, a larger timber station building was constructed on Platform 1.[7]

The station originally had a passing loop, which was used regularly to cross trains until the line was duplicated in 1886. In 1899, a lever frame was provided on the down platform, which was moved to the new station building in 1922.[8] A number of goods sidings were provided at the station, with the last siding removed in 1982. In 1961, the old Hume Highway road overpass opened, replacing a level crossing, as part of the construction of the North East standard gauge project. In 1975, the former sheep and cattle races at the station were abolished.[9] In 1988, the signal box was closed, all signals were removed, and the station was abolished as a block post.[7][8][10] In 1996, a small building was constructed on Platform 1, housing a kiosk and ticket facilities.[11]

In 2007, the station was rebuilt as a premium station, as part of the extension of electrified services from Broadmeadows,[12] with a signal box, stabling sidings and a crossover also provided.[13] On 30 September of that year, former suburban train operator Connex began services to and from the station.[12]

In March 2009, Platform 1 was demolished and rebuilt to a similar design to Platform 2.[14] The track on Platform 1 was also electrified, and additional crossovers were provided at the up and down ends of the station, to allow down trains to diverge to the up line.[6]

On 4 May 2010, a collision between a Comeng train set and a Kilmore East-bound quarry train, hauled by Pacific National locomotive G524, occurred between Roxburgh Park and Craigieburn.[15][16]

Train maintenance facility

On 9 April 2012, a new train maintenance facility, located to the north of the station, was officially opened by then Minister for Public Transport, Terry Mulder.[17][18] The $220 million facility consists of a stabling yard and large maintenance depot to accommodate up to 25 trains, along with staff facilities, train wash and additional support equipment.[19][20]

Platforms and services

Craigieburn has two side platforms. It is served by Craigieburn line trains and V/Line Seymour line trains.[21][22] Suburban services generally use Platform 2, with northbound V/Line services often crossing to Platform 1 to pass suburban trains.

Metropolitan

More information Platform, Line ...
Craigieburn platform arrangement
Platform Line Destination Via Service Type Notes Source
1  Craigieburn line  Flinders Street City Loop All stations See City Loop for operating patterns [23]
2  Craigieburn line  Flinders Street City Loop All stations See City Loop for operating patterns [23]
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Regional

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Craigieburn platform arrangement
Platform Line Destination Service Type Notes
1  Seymour line 
 Shepparton line 		 Southern Cross One weekday early morning V/Line service (Shepparton) Set down only
2  Seymour line 
 Shepparton line 		 Seymour, Shepparton One weekday early morning V/Line service (Shepparton) Pick up only
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Transport links

Ten bus routes operate to and from Craigieburn station, under contract to Transport Victoria:

  •  390 : to Mernda station (operated by Dysons)[24]
  •  501 : to Donnybrook station (operated by CDC Melbourne)[25]
  •  525 : to Donnybrook station (operated by CDC Melbourne)[26]
  •  528 : to Craigieburn Central Shopping Centre (operated by CDC Melbourne)[27]
  •  529 : to Craigieburn North (operated by CDC Melbourne)[28]
  •  532 : to Broadmeadows station (operated by CDC Melbourne)[29]
  •  533 : to Craigieburn North (operated by CDC Melbourne)[30]
  •  537 : to Craigieburn Central Shopping Centre (operated by CDC Melbourne)[31]
  •  544 : to Roxburgh Park station (operated by CDC Melbourne)[32]
  •  511 : to Mandalay, Beveridge (operated by CDC Melbourne)[33]

Gallery

  • Southbound view from Platform 2, before the commencement of upgrade works, August 2005
    Southbound view from Platform 2, before the commencement of upgrade works, August 2005
  • Northbound view of the temporary Platform 2, built to the north of the station during upgrade works, April 2006
    Northbound view of the temporary Platform 2, built to the north of the station during upgrade works, April 2006
  • Southbound view from Platform 2, September 2007
    Southbound view from Platform 2,
    September 2007
  • Station forecourt and entrance, September 2007
    Station forecourt and entrance, September 2007
  • Northbound view from Platform 2, October 2007
    Northbound view from Platform 2, October 2007
  • Station forecourt and entrance to Platform 2, April 2011
    Station forecourt and entrance to Platform 2,
    April 2011
  • A Comeng train awaits to commence a Flinders Street-bound service from Platform 2, April 2014
    A Comeng train awaits to commence a Flinders Street-bound service from Platform 2, April 2014
  • A Comeng train waits on Platform 2, February 2025
    A Comeng train waits on Platform 2, February 2025

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