Edithvale railway station

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Edithvale station is a railway station operated by Metro Trains Melbourne on the Frankston line, which is part of the Melbourne rail network. It serves the south-eastern suburb of the same name, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and opened on 20 September 1919. The current station was opened in November 2021.[6]

Coordinates38°02′17″S 145°06′31″E
SystemPTV commuter rail station
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Edithvale
Southbound view from Platform 1, February 2026
General information
LocationNepean Highway,
Edithvale, Victoria 3196
City of Kingston
Australia
Coordinates38°02′17″S 145°06′31″E
SystemPTV commuter rail station
OwnerVicTrack
OperatorMetro Trains
LineFrankston
Distance31.67 kilometres from
Southern Cross
Platforms2 side
Tracks2
ConnectionsList of bus routes in Melbourne Bus
Construction
Structure type
Below ground
Parking50
Cycle facilities
Yes
AccessibleYes—step free access
Other information
StatusOperational, unstaffed
Station codeEDI
Fare zoneMyki Zone 2
WebsitePublic Transport Victoria
History
Opened20 September 1919; 106 years ago (1919-09-20)
Rebuilt1981
22 November 2021 (LXRP)
ElectrifiedAugust 1922 (1500 V DC overhead)
Passengers
2005–2006282,891[1]
2006–2007302,980[1]Increase 7.1%
2007–2008351,120[1]Increase 15.88%
2008–2009398,524[2]Increase 13.5%
2009–2010398,274[2]Decrease 0.06%
2010–2011422,494[2]Increase 6.08%
2011–2012409,363[2]Decrease 3.1%
2012–2013Not measured[2]
2013–2014308,338[2]Decrease 24.67%
2014–2015292,894[1]Decrease 5%
2015–2016295,235[2]Increase 0.79%
2016–2017288,462[2]Decrease 2.29%
2017–2018314,454[2]Increase 9.01%
2018–2019303,950[2]Decrease 3.34%
2019–2020196,750[2]Decrease 35.26%
2020–2021104,700[2]Decrease 46.78%
2021–2022101,050[3]Decrease 3.48%
2022–2023168,750[3]Increase 66.99%
2023–2024186,300[4]Increase 10.4%
2024–2025201,450[5]Increase 8.13%
Services
Preceding station Railways in Melbourne Metro Trains Following station
Aspendale Frankston line Chelsea
towards Frankston
Track layout
1
2
Location
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History

Former ground-level station building and entrance to Platform 2, November 2007

Edithvale station gets its name from Edithvale Road, itself named after a local farm, Edithvale Farm, which was established in the 1850s and owned by John and Edith Greves.[7][8]

In its early years, a siding existed on the down side before Platform 2.[9]

In 1978, boom barriers replaced interlocked gates at the former Edithvale Road level crossing, which was located at the down end of the station.[10] In 1981, the former ground level station buildings were provided.[11]

Station building and entrance from Station Street, December 2024

The Edithvale Road level crossing was grade separated under the Level Crossing Removal Project.[12] Construction started in 2020, with the former ground-level station closing on 25 July 2021 for demolition.[13] As part of the project, the line was lowered into a trench, and the station rebuilt, along with Chelsea and Bonbeach stations.[14] On 22 November of that year, the new below-ground station opened to passengers.[15][16]

Platforms and services

Platform 2 at Edithvale railway station looking northbound, December 2024

Edithvale has two side platforms and is served by Frankston line trains.[17]

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Edithvale platform arrangement
Platform Line Destination Via Service Type Source
1  Frankston line  Flinders Street City Loop All stations and limited express services [18]
2  Frankston line  Frankston, Carrum All stations [18]
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Kinetic Melbourne operates one SmartBus route via Edithvale station, under contract to Public Transport Victoria:

  • SmartBus  902 : Chelsea stationWestfield Airport West[19]

Ventura Bus Lines operates two routes via Edithvale station, under contract to Public Transport Victoria:

References

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