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'''Glen Huntly railway station''' is a [[Railways in Melbourne|commuter railway]] station on the [[Frankston line]], serving the south-eastern [[Melbourne]] suburb of [[Glen Huntly, Victoria|Glen Huntly]] in [[Victoria (state)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]. Glen Huntly is a [[Train station|below ground]] host station, featuring three platforms, an [[island platform]] with two faces and one [[side platform]] accessible by a ground level concourse. It opened on 19 December 1881, with the current station provided in July 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-13 |title=One of Australia's oldest spelling mistakes to finally be fixed |url=https://7news.com.au/news/vic/glen-huntly-train-station-spelling-mistake-to-be-fixed-after-a-century-c-10341095 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414025916/https://7news.com.au/news/vic/glen-huntly-train-station-spelling-mistake-to-be-fixed-after-a-century-c-10341095 |archive-date=14 April 2023 |access-date=2023-04-14 |website=7NEWS |language=en}}</ref><ref name="VicsigGlenhuntly">{{cite web |title=Glenhuntly |url=http://www.vicsig.net/infrastructure/location/Glenhuntly |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221208050133/https://vicsig.net/infrastructure/location/Glenhuntly |archive-date=8 December 2022 |access-date=13 January 2023 |website=vicsig.net}}</ref>
'''Glen Huntly railway station''' is a [[commuter rail]]way station located in the south-eastern suburb of [[Glen Huntly, Victoria|Glen Huntly]] in [[Melbourne]], Victoria, Australia.<ref name=":1"/> The station had various forms of the name Glen Huntly, which it initially opened as "Glen Huntly Road" upon its opening in 1881. It was renamed to Glen Huntly a year later on 1 September 1882, it was then renamed to "Glenhuntly" on 20 April 1937. It was given its current name to "Glen Huntly" on 13 April 2023 as part of the [[Level Crossing Removal Project]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 April 2023 |title=One of Australia's oldest spelling mistakes to finally be fixed |url=https://7news.com.au/news/vic/glen-huntly-train-station-spelling-mistake-to-be-fixed-after-a-century-c-10341095 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414025916/https://7news.com.au/news/vic/glen-huntly-train-station-spelling-mistake-to-be-fixed-after-a-century-c-10341095 |archive-date=14 April 2023 |access-date=14 April 2023 |website=7NEWS |language=en}}</ref> Glen Huntly is a below ground [[Premium station|host station]], consisting of three platforms, a single [[island platform]] with two faces and a single [[side platform]], connected by [[staircase]]s, [[Elevator|lifts]] and a ground level [[concourse]] on Glen Huntly Road. The station was previously at ground level upon its opening on 19 December 1881 until 31 March 2023; however, in July 2023, a new below ground station was provided and rebuilt as part of the Level Crossing Removal Project.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 July 2023 |title=Glen Huntly Station to open ahead of schedule |url=https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/news/level-crossing-removal-project/glen-huntly-station-to-open-ahead-of-schedule |access-date=18 October 2024 |website=Victoria's Big Build |language=en}}</ref>


Glen Huntly station is currently served by the [[Frankston line]], part of the [[Railways in Melbourne|Melbourne railway network]]. Additionally, the station is also served by one [[List of Melbourne tram routes|tram route]], operated by [[Yarra Trams]], it includes the [[Melbourne tram route 67|route 67]] tram.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Glen Huntly Station |url=https://www.metrotrains.com.au/stations/glenhuntly/ |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=18 October 2024 |website=www.metrotrains.com.au |language=en-GB}}</ref> The station is approximately {{cvt|11|km}} or around 25 minute train ride to [[Flinders Street railway station|Flinders Street]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Frankston line |url=https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/route/services/6/frankston | access-date=18 October 2024 |website=Public Transport Victoria |language=en}}</ref>
The station has had various forms of the name Glen Huntly, initially opened as '''Glen Huntly Road''', the station was renamed '''Glen Huntly''' on 1 September 1882, renamed '''Glenhuntly''' on 20 April 1937, and finally named again as '''Glen Huntly''' on 13 April 2023 along with the opening of the new station and precinct as part of the [[Level Crossing Removal Project]].


Prior to [[grade separation]], the station was located next to a tram square, one of only three remaining [[level crossing]]s in Melbourne at which tram and train tracks intersect at the time of closure. A small [[signal box]] is located at the [[Flinders Street railway station|Flinders Street]] end of the tram square, which historically controlled the tramway crossing.
Prior to [[grade separation]], the station was located next to a tram square, one of only three remaining [[level crossing]]s in Melbourne at which tram and train tracks intersect at the time of closure. A small [[signal box]] is located at the [[Flinders Street railway station|Flinders Street]] end of the tram square, which historically controlled the tramway crossing.


==History==
== Description ==
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[[File:Glen Huntly Station October 2023 1.jpg|thumb|Station entrance and building from Glen Huntly Road and [[Melbourne tram route 67|Route 67]] tram stop, October 2023]]
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Glen Huntly station opened on 19 December 1881, when the railway line from [[Caulfield railway station|Caulfield]] was extended to [[Mordialloc railway station|Mordialloc]].<ref name=VicsigGlenhuntly/> Like the suburb itself, the station was named after the ship ''Glen Huntly'', which docked at [[Elwood, Victoria|Point Ormond]] (then known as Little Red Bluff) on 7 April 1840 with [[Typhus|typhus fever]] onboard. A track leading to the Point and subsequent [[Quarantine|quarantine station]] was later named Glen Huntly Road.<ref name="vpglenhuntly">{{cite web|url=https://www.victorianplaces.com.au/glen-huntly|title=Glenhuntly|publisher=Victorian Places|accessdate=13 January 2023|archive-date=30 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230131325/https://www.victorianplaces.com.au/glen-huntly|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="heraldsun">{{cite web|first=Jamie|last=First|url=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/the-az-story-of-melbournes-suburbs/news-story/6f7611b7df20e55ad02f5e9615885e21|title=The A-Z story of Melbourne's suburbs|publisher=[[Herald Sun]]|date=7 January 2014|accessdate=13 January 2023|archive-date=26 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221226135637/https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/the-az-story-of-melbournes-suburbs/news-story/6f7611b7df20e55ad02f5e9615885e21|url-status=live}}</ref>


Glen Huntly station is located in the suburb of Glen Huntly in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. On the east side of the station is Station Place northbound of Glen Huntly Road and Royal Avenue southbound of Glen Huntly Road and Etna Street on the west side. The station is owned by [[VicTrack]], a state government agency and is operated by [[Metro Trains Melbourne]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Glen Huntly Station |url=https://www.metrotrains.com.au/stations/glenhuntly/ |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=18 October 2024 |website=www.metrotrains.com.au |language=en-GB}}</ref> The station is approximately {{cvt|11|km}} or around 25 minute train ride to [[Flinders Street railway station|Flinders Street]] station.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Frankston line |url=https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/route/services/6/frankston | access-date=18 October 2024 |website=Public Transport Victoria |language=en}}</ref>
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During March/April 1975, the former [[briquette]] depot at the station was demolished.<ref name="newsrailjul75">{{cite magazine|date=July 1975|title=Works & Safeworking|magazine=[[Newsrail]]|publisher=[[Australian Railway Historical Society]]|page=152}}</ref> In 1977, the station was closed to [[Rail freight transport|goods traffic]].<ref name=VicsigGlenhuntly/>


Glen Huntly consists of three platforms, an [[island platform]] with two faces and one [[side platform]] which is located beneath the road and is connected to the Glen Huntly Road building and concourse via stairs and escalators. The length of the platform is approximately 160 metres (520 ft) long enough for a 7-car [[High Capacity Metro Train]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Glen Huntly Station |url=https://www.metrotrains.com.au/stations/glenhuntly/ |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=18 October 2024 |website=www.metrotrains.com.au |language=en-GB}}</ref>
In 1986, a [[Railroad switch|crossover]] that was located at the [[Rail directions#Up and down|down]] end of the station was abolished.<ref name=VicsigGlenhuntly/>


The main [[Parking lot|car park]] at the station is located in between Glen Huntly Road and Neerim Road, north of the station. The station fully complies with the [[Disability Discrimination Act 1992]] as there is a lift that connects to the station entrance with Platforms 1, 2 and 3.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Access Guide |url=https://www.metrotrains.com.au/station-accessibility-features/ |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=18 October 2024 |website=www.metrotrains.com.au |language=en-GB}}</ref>
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In the mid 1980s, as part of works to add a third track on the Frankston line, the western platform was converted to an [[island platform]].<ref name="newsrailaug86">{{cite magazine|date=August 1986|title=General News|magazine=Newsrail|publisher=Australian Railway Historical Society|page=245}}</ref> The original station building on this platform, built in the 1880s, was demolished. It was replaced with a brick building, which was opened on 1 July 1987 by the then Minister for Transport [[Tom Roper]], and former [[Electoral district of Glenhuntly|Member for Glenhuntly]] [[Gerard Vaughan (Australian politician)|Dr. Gerard Vaughan]]. It was also during this time that [[boom barrier]]s were provided at the former Glen Huntly Road and the nearby Neerim Road level crossings, in 1986 and 1987 respectively.<ref name="newsrailjul86">{{cite magazine|date=July 1986|title=General News|magazine=Newsrail|publisher=Australian Railway Historical Society|page=213}}</ref><ref name=VicsigGlenhuntly/> On 28 June 1987, the up face of the island platform was brought into use.<ref name="newsrailsep87">{{cite magazine|date=September 1987|title=Works|magazine=Newsrail|publisher=Australian Railway Historical Society|page=282}}</ref>

== History ==
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[[File:Glenhuntly Platform 3 Building.JPG|thumb|Former ground level weatherboard station building on Platform 3, December 2021]]

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Glen Huntly station opened on 19 December 1881, when the railway line from [[Caulfield railway station|Caulfield]] was extended to [[Mordialloc railway station|Mordialloc]]. Like the suburb itself, the station was named after the ship ''Glen Huntly'', which docked at [[Elwood, Victoria|Point Ormond]] (then known as Little Red Bluff) on 7 April 1840 with [[Typhus|typhus fever]] onboard. A track leading to the Point and subsequent [[Quarantine|quarantine station]] was later named Glen Huntly Road.<ref name="vpglenhuntly">{{cite web|url=https://www.victorianplaces.com.au/glen-huntly|title=Glenhuntly|publisher=Victorian Places|access-date=13 January 2023|archive-date=30 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230131325/https://www.victorianplaces.com.au/glen-huntly|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="heraldsun">{{cite web|first=Jamie|last=First|url=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/the-az-story-of-melbournes-suburbs/news-story/6f7611b7df20e55ad02f5e9615885e21|title=The A-Z story of Melbourne's suburbs|publisher=[[Herald Sun]]|date=7 January 2014|access-date=13 January 2023|archive-date=26 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221226135637/https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/the-az-story-of-melbournes-suburbs/news-story/6f7611b7df20e55ad02f5e9615885e21|url-status=live}}</ref>

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During March/April 1975, the former [[briquette]] depot at the station was demolished.<ref name="newsrailjul75">{{cite magazine|date=July 1975|title=Works & Safeworking|magazine=[[Newsrail]]|publisher=[[Australian Railway Historical Society]]|page=152}}</ref>

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[[File:GHYBuilding.jpg|thumb|The former ground level 1980s brick station building on Platforms 1 and 2, January 2006]]

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In the mid 1980s, as part of works to add a third track on the Frankston line, the western platform was converted to an [[island platform]].<ref name="newsrailaug86">{{cite magazine|date=August 1986|title=General News|magazine=Newsrail|publisher=Australian Railway Historical Society|page=245}}</ref> The original station building on this platform, built in the 1880s, was demolished. It was replaced with a brick building, which was opened on 1 July 1987 by the then Minister for Transport [[Tom Roper]], and former [[Electoral district of Glenhuntly|Member for Glenhuntly]] [[Gerard Vaughan (Australian politician)|Dr. Gerard Vaughan]]. It was also during this time that [[boom barrier]]s were provided at the former Glen Huntly Road and the nearby Neerim Road level crossings, in 1986 and 1987 respectively.<ref name="newsrailjul86">{{cite magazine|date=July 1986|title=General News|magazine=Newsrail|publisher=Australian Railway Historical Society|page=213}}</ref> On 28 June 1987, the up face of the island platform was brought into use.<ref name="newsrailsep87">{{cite magazine|date=September 1987|title=Works|magazine=Newsrail|publisher=Australian Railway Historical Society|page=282}}</ref>

=== Level Crossing Removal Project ===
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[[File:Glen Huntly Road level crossing third track.jpg|thumb|The third track removed at the former Glen Huntly Road level crossing for level crossing removal works, March 2023]]
[[File:Glenhuntly platform 1 track removed level crossing removal.jpg|thumb|Southbound view from the former ground level Platform 1, with the railway tracks removed due to the level crossing removal works, March 2023]]
[[File:X'Trapolis train at Glenhuntly level crossing removal works.jpg|thumb|An [[X'Trapolis 100|X'Trapolis]] train on direct [[Flinders Street railway station|Flinders Street]]-bound service arrives at the former ground level Platform 2, March 2023]]


On 30 November 2018, the [[Level Crossing Removal Project]] announced that the Glen Huntly Road and Nerrim Road level crossings would be [[Grade separation|grade separated]],<ref>[https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/media/news/More-level-crossing-removals-on-the-way More level crossing removals on the way] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128043416/https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/media/news/More-level-crossing-removals-on-the-way |date=28 January 2021 }} Level Crossing Removal Project</ref> with the project expected to be completed by 2024.<ref>[https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/projects/glen-huntly-road-glen-huntly Glen Huntley Road] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112071840/https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/projects/glen-huntly-road-glen-huntly |date=12 January 2020 }} Level Crossing Removal Authority</ref><ref>[https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/projects/neerim-road-glen-huntly Neerim Road] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181214064611/https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/projects/neerim-road-glen-huntly |date=14 December 2018 }} Level Crossing Removal Authority</ref> On 21 June 2021, designs for the rebuilt station were revealed, showing that the level crossings will be removed by lowering the railway line into an approximate {{Cvt|1|km}} [[trench]].<ref>[https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/media/news/designs-revealed-for-the-new-glenhuntly-station Designs revealed for the new Glenhuntly Station] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025162141/https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/media/news/designs-revealed-for-the-new-glenhuntly-station |date=25 October 2021 }} Level Crossing Removal Project</ref> The last train stopped at the ground level station on the evening of 31 March 2023 with the station demolished in the following days. The new station was opened to the public on 31 July 2023.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/news/level-crossing-removal-project/glen-huntly-now-level-crossing-free |url-status=live |title=Glen Huntly now level crossing free |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=31 July 2023 |website=Victoria's Big Build |publisher=Victorian Government |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731223348/https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/news/level-crossing-removal-project/glen-huntly-now-level-crossing-free |archive-date=31 July 2023 |access-date=5 August 2023}}</ref>
On 30 November 2018, the [[Level Crossing Removal Project]] announced that the Glen Huntly Road and Nerrim Road level crossings would be [[Grade separation|grade separated]],<ref>[https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/media/news/More-level-crossing-removals-on-the-way More level crossing removals on the way] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128043416/https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/media/news/More-level-crossing-removals-on-the-way |date=28 January 2021 }} Level Crossing Removal Project</ref> with the project expected to be completed by 2024.<ref>[https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/projects/glen-huntly-road-glen-huntly Glen Huntley Road] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112071840/https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/projects/glen-huntly-road-glen-huntly |date=12 January 2020 }} Level Crossing Removal Authority</ref><ref>[https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/projects/neerim-road-glen-huntly Neerim Road] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181214064611/https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/projects/neerim-road-glen-huntly |date=14 December 2018 }} Level Crossing Removal Authority</ref> On 21 June 2021, designs for the rebuilt station were revealed, showing that the level crossings will be removed by lowering the railway line into an approximate {{Cvt|1|km}} [[trench]].<ref>[https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/media/news/designs-revealed-for-the-new-glenhuntly-station Designs revealed for the new Glenhuntly Station] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025162141/https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/media/news/designs-revealed-for-the-new-glenhuntly-station |date=25 October 2021 }} Level Crossing Removal Project</ref> The last train stopped at the ground level station on the evening of 31 March 2023 with the station demolished in the following days. The new station was opened to the public on 31 July 2023.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/news/level-crossing-removal-project/glen-huntly-now-level-crossing-free |url-status=live |title=Glen Huntly now level crossing free |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=31 July 2023 |website=Victoria's Big Build |publisher=Victorian Government |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731223348/https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/news/level-crossing-removal-project/glen-huntly-now-level-crossing-free |archive-date=31 July 2023 |access-date=5 August 2023}}</ref>

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[[File:Glen Huntly Station October 2023 6.jpg|thumb|The rebuilt station entrance and building's brick wall feature with the Glen Huntly station entrance signage, October 2023]]
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[[File:Glen Huntly Station October 2023 2.jpg|thumb|The stair mesh feature and staircase on the new below ground Platform 2, October 2023]]


== Platforms and services ==
== Platforms and services ==
[[File:Glen Huntly Station October 2023 5.jpg|260px|right|thumb|An [[X'Trapolis 100|X'Trapolis]] train on a [[Frankston railway station|Frankston]]–bound service arrives at Platform 3, October 2023]]
[[File:Glen Huntly Station October 2023 5.jpg|thumb|An [[X'Trapolis 100|X'Trapolis]] train on a [[Frankston railway station|Frankston]]–bound service arrives at Platform 3, October 2023]]


Prior to closure for the Glen Huntly Road level crossing removal, Glen Huntly had one [[island platform]] with two faces, and one [[side platform]]. During the morning peak-hour period, Frankston-bound services used Platform 3 and Flinders Street services use Platform 1. Platform 2, during the morning peak-hour, is used for express services which mostly don't stop at Glen Huntly. In the evening peak-hour period, Frankston-bound services use Platform 2 whilst express services pass the station through Platform 3.
Prior to closure for the Glen Huntly Road level crossing removal, Glen Huntly had one [[island platform]] with two faces, and one [[side platform]]. During the morning peak-hour period, Frankston-bound services used Platform 3 and Flinders Street services use Platform 1. Platform 2, during the morning peak-hour, is used for express services which mostly don't stop at Glen Huntly. In the evening peak-hour period, Frankston-bound services use Platform 2 whilst express services pass the station through Platform 3.
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When the station was reconstructed and reopened in July 2023, the one island and one side platform configuration was retained with the same platform numbering. Flinders Street services resumed using platform 1 while Frankston-bound services began to use Platform 3 only. Platform 2 is not regularly used, with non-stopping express trains passing the platform in the peak hour. However, the platform is bi-directional and can be used by both Flinders Street and Frankston-bound services if required.
When the station was reconstructed and reopened in July 2023, the one island and one side platform configuration was retained with the same platform numbering. Flinders Street services resumed using platform 1 while Frankston-bound services began to use Platform 3 only. Platform 2 is not regularly used, with non-stopping express trains passing the platform in the peak hour. However, the platform is bi-directional and can be used by both Flinders Street and Frankston-bound services if required.


The station is currently served by the [[Frankston line]], which is operated by [[Metro Trains Melbourne]].<ref name=":2"/>
It is serviced by [[Metro Trains Melbourne|Metro Trains]]' [[Frankston line]] services.<ref>{{cite PTV route|Frankston|mode=train}}</ref>


'''Platform 1:'''
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== Transport links ==
== Transport links ==


Glen Huntly is served by one [[List of Melbourne tram routes|tram route]], including the [[Melbourne tram route 67|route 67]] operated by [[Yarra Trams]], departing from the Glen Huntly Road low floor tram stop platforms, heading westbound and eastbound. It is located southbound above the station, next to the southern station entrance.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Glen Huntly Railway Station/Glen Huntly Rd #61 |url=https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/stop/3203/glen-huntly-stationglen-huntly-rd-61/1/tram/ |access-date=18 October 2024 |website=Public Transport Victoria |language=en-GB}}</ref>
[[Yarra Trams]] operates one route via Glen Huntly station:
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* [[File:Melbourne tram route 67 icon.svg|34px|link=Melbourne tram route 67]]: [[Melbourne University tram stop|Melbourne University]] – [[Carnegie, Victoria|Carnegie]]<ref>{{cite PTV route|67|mode=tram}}</ref>


== Gallery ==
=== Glen Huntly Road ===
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* [[File:Melbourne tram route 67 icon.svg|34px|link=Melbourne tram route 67]]: [[Melbourne University tram stop|Melbourne University]] – [[Carnegie, Victoria|Carnegie]]<ref>{{cite PTV route|67|mode=tram}}</ref>
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File:GHYBuilding.jpg|Station building on Platforms 1 and 2, <br/>January 2006
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File:Glenhuntly Platform 3 Building.JPG|Station building on Platform 3, December 2021
File:2023 Glen Huntly Station platform 2.png|Southbound view from Platform 2, July 2023
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File:Glen Huntly Station October 2023 1.jpg|Station entrance and building from Glen Huntly Road and [[Melbourne tram route 67|Route 67]] tram stop, October 2023
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File:Glen Huntly Station October 2023 6.jpg|The station entrance and building's brick wall feature with the Glen Huntly station entrance signage, October 2023
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File:Glen Huntly Station October 2023 2.jpg|The stair mesh feature and staircase on Platform 2, October 2023
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== References ==
== References ==
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Revision as of 11:10, 18 October 2024

Not to be confused with Glenhuntly tram depot.

Glen Huntly
PTV commuter rail station
Northbound view from Platform 3, October 2023
General information
LocationGlen Huntly Road,
Glen Huntly, Victoria 3163
Australia
Coordinates37°53′24″S 145°02′32″E / 37.8899°S 145.0421°E / -37.8899; 145.0421
Owned byVicTrack
Operated byMetro Trains
Line(s)Frankston
Distance13.46 kilometres from
Southern Cross
Platforms3 (1 side, 1 island)
Tracks3
ConnectionsList of Melbourne tram routes Tram
Construction
Structure typeGround
Parking190
AccessibleYes—step free access
Other information
StatusOperational, host station
Station codeGHY
Fare zoneMyki Zone 1
WebsitePublic Transport Victoria
History
Opened19 December 1881; 142 years ago (1881-12-19)
Rebuilt1 July 1987
31 July 2023 (LXRP)
ElectrifiedMarch 1922 (1500 V DC overhead)
Previous namesGlen Huntly Road (1881-1882)
Glen Huntly (1882-1937)
Glenhuntly (1937-2023)
Passengers
2005-2006961,029[1]
2006-20071,081,400[1] Increase 12.52%
2007-20081,212,942[1] Increase 12.16%
2008-20091,341,142[2] Increase 10.56%
2009-20101,311,525[2] Decrease 2.2%
2010-20111,202,272[2] Decrease 8.33%
2011-20121,065,963[2] Decrease 11.33%
2012-2013Not measured[2]
2013-2014976,253[2] Decrease 8.41%
2014-2015964,574[1] Decrease 1.19%
2015-2016864,078[2] Decrease 10.41%
2016-2017932,804[2] Increase 7.95%
2017-20181,069,087[2] Increase 14.61%
2018-2019960,477[2] Decrease 10.15%
2019-2020660,200[2] Decrease 31.26%
2020-2021335,400[2] Decrease 49.19%
2021–2022342,700[3] Increase 2.17%
Services
Preceding station Railways in Melbourne Metro Trains Following station
Caulfield
towards Werribee or Williamstown via Flinders Street
 Frankston line Ormond
towards Frankston
Track layout
Legend
to Caulfield
1
3
2
to Ormond

Glen Huntly railway station is a commuter railway station located in the south-eastern suburb of Glen Huntly in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.[4] The station had various forms of the name Glen Huntly, which it initially opened as "Glen Huntly Road" upon its opening in 1881. It was renamed to Glen Huntly a year later on 1 September 1882, it was then renamed to "Glenhuntly" on 20 April 1937. It was given its current name to "Glen Huntly" on 13 April 2023 as part of the Level Crossing Removal Project.[5] Glen Huntly is a below ground host station, consisting of three platforms, a single island platform with two faces and a single side platform, connected by staircases, lifts and a ground level concourse on Glen Huntly Road. The station was previously at ground level upon its opening on 19 December 1881 until 31 March 2023; however, in July 2023, a new below ground station was provided and rebuilt as part of the Level Crossing Removal Project.[6]

Glen Huntly station is currently served by the Frankston line, part of the Melbourne railway network. Additionally, the station is also served by one tram route, operated by Yarra Trams, it includes the route 67 tram.[4] The station is approximately 11 km (6.8 mi) or around 25 minute train ride to Flinders Street.[7]

Prior to grade separation, the station was located next to a tram square, one of only three remaining level crossings in Melbourne at which tram and train tracks intersect at the time of closure. A small signal box is located at the Flinders Street end of the tram square, which historically controlled the tramway crossing.

Description

Station entrance and building from Glen Huntly Road and Route 67 tram stop, October 2023

Glen Huntly station is located in the suburb of Glen Huntly in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. On the east side of the station is Station Place northbound of Glen Huntly Road and Royal Avenue southbound of Glen Huntly Road and Etna Street on the west side. The station is owned by VicTrack, a state government agency and is operated by Metro Trains Melbourne.[4] The station is approximately 11 km (6.8 mi) or around 25 minute train ride to Flinders Street station.[7]

Glen Huntly consists of three platforms, an island platform with two faces and one side platform which is located beneath the road and is connected to the Glen Huntly Road building and concourse via stairs and escalators. The length of the platform is approximately 160 metres (520 ft) long enough for a 7-car High Capacity Metro Train.[4]

The main car park at the station is located in between Glen Huntly Road and Neerim Road, north of the station. The station fully complies with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 as there is a lift that connects to the station entrance with Platforms 1, 2 and 3.[8]

History

Former ground level weatherboard station building on Platform 3, December 2021

Glen Huntly station opened on 19 December 1881, when the railway line from Caulfield was extended to Mordialloc. Like the suburb itself, the station was named after the ship Glen Huntly, which docked at Point Ormond (then known as Little Red Bluff) on 7 April 1840 with typhus fever onboard. A track leading to the Point and subsequent quarantine station was later named Glen Huntly Road.[9][10]

During March/April 1975, the former briquette depot at the station was demolished.[11]

The former ground level 1980s brick station building on Platforms 1 and 2, January 2006

In the mid 1980s, as part of works to add a third track on the Frankston line, the western platform was converted to an island platform.[12] The original station building on this platform, built in the 1880s, was demolished. It was replaced with a brick building, which was opened on 1 July 1987 by the then Minister for Transport Tom Roper, and former Member for Glenhuntly Dr. Gerard Vaughan. It was also during this time that boom barriers were provided at the former Glen Huntly Road and the nearby Neerim Road level crossings, in 1986 and 1987 respectively.[13] On 28 June 1987, the up face of the island platform was brought into use.[14]

Level Crossing Removal Project

The third track removed at the former Glen Huntly Road level crossing for level crossing removal works, March 2023
Southbound view from the former ground level Platform 1, with the railway tracks removed due to the level crossing removal works, March 2023
An X'Trapolis train on direct Flinders Street-bound service arrives at the former ground level Platform 2, March 2023

On 30 November 2018, the Level Crossing Removal Project announced that the Glen Huntly Road and Nerrim Road level crossings would be grade separated,[15] with the project expected to be completed by 2024.[16][17] On 21 June 2021, designs for the rebuilt station were revealed, showing that the level crossings will be removed by lowering the railway line into an approximate 1 km (0.62 mi) trench.[18] The last train stopped at the ground level station on the evening of 31 March 2023 with the station demolished in the following days. The new station was opened to the public on 31 July 2023.[19]

The rebuilt station entrance and building's brick wall feature with the Glen Huntly station entrance signage, October 2023
The stair mesh feature and staircase on the new below ground Platform 2, October 2023

Platforms and services

An X'Trapolis train on a Frankston–bound service arrives at Platform 3, October 2023

Prior to closure for the Glen Huntly Road level crossing removal, Glen Huntly had one island platform with two faces, and one side platform. During the morning peak-hour period, Frankston-bound services used Platform 3 and Flinders Street services use Platform 1. Platform 2, during the morning peak-hour, is used for express services which mostly don't stop at Glen Huntly. In the evening peak-hour period, Frankston-bound services use Platform 2 whilst express services pass the station through Platform 3.

When the station was reconstructed and reopened in July 2023, the one island and one side platform configuration was retained with the same platform numbering. Flinders Street services resumed using platform 1 while Frankston-bound services began to use Platform 3 only. Platform 2 is not regularly used, with non-stopping express trains passing the platform in the peak hour. However, the platform is bi-directional and can be used by both Flinders Street and Frankston-bound services if required.

The station is currently served by the Frankston line, which is operated by Metro Trains Melbourne.[7]

Platform 1:

Platform 2:

  • No services stop at this platform. Peak hour services run express through this station.

Platform 3:

Glen Huntly is served by one tram route, including the route 67 operated by Yarra Trams, departing from the Glen Huntly Road low floor tram stop platforms, heading westbound and eastbound. It is located southbound above the station, next to the southern station entrance.[20]

Glen Huntly Road

References

  1. ^ a b c d Estimated Annual Patronage by Network Segment Financial Year 2005-2006 to 2018-19 Archived 17 April 2022 at the Wayback Machine Department of Transport
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Railway station and tram stop patronage in Victoria for 2008-2021 Archived 17 December 2022 at the Wayback Machine Philip Mallis
  3. ^ Annual metropolitan train station patronage (station entries) Archived 6 March 2023 at the Wayback Machine Data Vic
  4. ^ a b c d "Glen Huntly Station". www.metrotrains.com.au. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  5. ^ "One of Australia's oldest spelling mistakes to finally be fixed". 7NEWS. 13 April 2023. Archived from the original on 14 April 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  6. ^ "Glen Huntly Station to open ahead of schedule". Victoria's Big Build. 30 July 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  7. ^ a b c "Frankston line". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  8. ^ "Access Guide". www.metrotrains.com.au. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  9. ^ "Glenhuntly". Victorian Places. Archived from the original on 30 December 2022. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  10. ^ First, Jamie (7 January 2014). "The A-Z story of Melbourne's suburbs". Herald Sun. Archived from the original on 26 December 2022. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  11. ^ "Works & Safeworking". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. July 1975. p. 152.
  12. ^ "General News". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. August 1986. p. 245.
  13. ^ "General News". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. July 1986. p. 213.
  14. ^ "Works". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. September 1987. p. 282.
  15. ^ More level crossing removals on the way Archived 28 January 2021 at the Wayback Machine Level Crossing Removal Project
  16. ^ Glen Huntley Road Archived 12 January 2020 at the Wayback Machine Level Crossing Removal Authority
  17. ^ Neerim Road Archived 14 December 2018 at the Wayback Machine Level Crossing Removal Authority
  18. ^ Designs revealed for the new Glenhuntly Station Archived 25 October 2021 at the Wayback Machine Level Crossing Removal Project
  19. ^ "Glen Huntly now level crossing free". Victoria's Big Build. Victorian Government. 31 July 2023. Archived from the original on 31 July 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  20. ^ "Glen Huntly Railway Station/Glen Huntly Rd #61". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  21. ^ "67 Melbourne University - Carnegie". Public Transport Victoria.
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