Craigieburn railway station

Craigieburn
Northbound view from Platform 1, December 2022
General information
Location	Potter Street, Craigieburn, Victoria 3064 City of Hume Australia
Coordinates	37°36′10″S144°56′35″E / 37.602842°S 144.942927°E / -37.602842; 144.942927
System	PTV commuter rail station
Owned by	VicTrack
Operated by	Metro Trains V/Line
Lines	Craigieburn Seymour (Tocumwal)
Distance	26.10 kilometres from Southern Cross
Platforms	2 side
Tracks	3
Connections	Bus
Construction
Structure type	Ground
Parking	100
Bicycle facilities	Yes
Accessible	Yes – step-free access
Other information
Status	Operational, premium station
Station code	CGB
Fare zone	Myki Zone 2
Website	Public Transport Victoria
History
Opened	22 July 1872;153 years ago (1872-07-22)
Rebuilt	30 September 2007 2006-2010 (24 May 2010)
Electrified	July 2007 (1500 V DC overhead)
Passengers
2005–2018 numbers Preceding station Metro Trains Following station Roxburgh Park towards Flinders Street Craigieburn line Terminus Preceding station 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 to Roxburgh Park Aitkens Creek 1 2 to Craigieburn Train Maintenance Facility End of electrification Hume Freeway Malcolm's Creek Summerhill Road Metro & V/Line boundary to Donnybrook Broad gauge Standard gauge, non-electrified
Location

Craigieburn railway station is a commuter and regional railway station on the suburban 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 station is a ground level premium station, featuring two side platforms. It opened on 22 July 1872, with the current station provided in 2010. ^[5]

History

The railway through Craigieburn originally opened in 1872, as part of the North East line to School House Lane. ^[5] 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. ^[6]

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. ^[7] 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. ^[8] In 1988, the signal box was closed, all signals were removed, and the station was abolished as a block post. ^{[6] [7] [9]} In 1996, a small building was constructed on Platform 1, housing a kiosk and ticket facilities. ^[10]

In 2007, the station was rebuilt as a premium station, as part of the extension of electrified services from Broadmeadows, ^[11] with a signal box, stabling sidings and a crossover also provided. ^[12] On 30 September of that year, former suburban train operator Connex began services to and from the station. ^[11]

In March 2009, Platform 1 was demolished and rebuilt to a similar design to Platform 2. ^[13] 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. ^[5]

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. ^{[14] [15]}

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. ^{[16] [17]} 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. ^{[18] [19]}

Platforms and services

Craigieburn has two side platforms. It is served by Craigieburn line trains and V/Line Seymour line trains. ^{[20] [21]} Suburban services generally use Platform 2, with northbound V/Line services often crossing to Platform 1 to pass suburban trains.

Current (Metro)

Craigieburn platform arrangement
Platform	Line	Destination	Via	Service Type	Notes
1	Craigieburn line	Flinders Street	City Loop	All stations
2	Craigieburn line	Flinders Street	City Loop	All stations

Current (V/Line)

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

Transport links

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

•  390 : to Mernda station (operated by Dysons) ^[22]
•  501 : to Donnybrook station (operated by CDC Melbourne) ^[23]
•  525 : to Donnybrook station (operated by CDC Melbourne) ^[24]
•  528 : to Craigieburn Central Shopping Centre (operated by CDC Melbourne) ^[25]
•  529 : to Craigieburn North (operated by CDC Melbourne) ^[26]
•  532 : to Broadmeadows station (operated by CDC Melbourne) ^[27]
•  533 : to Craigieburn North (operated by CDC Melbourne) ^[28]
•  537 : to Craigieburn Central Shopping Centre (operated by CDC Melbourne) ^[29]
•  544 : to Roxburgh Park station (operated by CDC Melbourne) ^[30]

Gallery

• 
  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
• 
  Southbound view from Platform 2,
  September 2007
• 
  Station forecourt and entrance, September 2007
• 
  Northbound view from Platform 2, October 2007
• 
  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 waits on Platform 2, February 2025

References

1. Estimated Annual Patronage by Network Segment Financial Year 2005–2006 to 2018–19 Department of Transport
2. Railway station and tram stop patronage in Victoria for 2008–2021 Philip Mallis
3. Annual metropolitan train station patronage (station entries) Data Vic
4. Metropolitan Station Patronage - 2008 - 2021 Phillip Mallis
5. "Craigieburn". vicsig.net. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
6. Turton, Keith (1973). Six And A Half Inches From Destiny. Australian Railway Historical Society (Victorian Division). pp. 88, 125. ISBN   0-85849-012-9.
7. Andrew Waugh. "Victorian Station Histories – Craigieburn" (PDF). www.vrhistory.com. Retrieved 24 December 2008.
8. "Works & Safeworking". Newsrail . Australian Railway Historical Society. June 1975. p. 127.
9. "Works". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. May 1988. p. 155.
10. "Works". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. March 1996. p. 93.
11. "New Timetable to Improve Metropolitan Train Services". Media Release: Minister for Public Transport. www.dpc.vic.gov.au. Archived from the original on 19 May 2011. Retrieved 24 December 2008.
12. "Craigieburn Signal Box". vicsig.net. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
13. "Works". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. May 2009. p. 151.
14. "Craigieburn Suburban Train rear end Quarry Train". vicsig.net. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
15. "Operations". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. June 2010. p. 178.
16. "General News". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. May 2012. p. 134.
17. Craigieburn Train Maintenance Facility Archived 17 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine John Holland
18. "Craigieburn Train Maintenance Facility". Kyriacou Architects. Archived from the original on 22 June 2025. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
19. "New train maintenance facility unveiled". ABC News. 9 April 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
21. Seymour – Melbourne timetable Public Transport Victoria
22. "390 Mernda Station - Craigieburn Station via Wollert". Public Transport Victoria . Retrieved 2 July 2025.
23. "501 Craigieburn Station to Donnybrook Station via Hume Fwy (From 1st July 2025)". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
24. "525 Donnybrook Station to Craigieburn Station via Mickleham (From 1st July 2025)". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
25. "528 Craigieburn Station to Craigieburn Central SC via Elevation Bvd (From 1st July 2025)". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
26. "529 Craigieburn Station - Craigieburn North via Craigieburn Central SC (From 1st July 2025)". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
27. "532 Craigieburn Station - Broadmeadows Station via Upfield Station (From 1st July 2025)". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
28. "533 Craigieburn - Craigieburn North via Hanson Rd (From 1st July 2025)". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
29. "537 Craigieburn Station to Craigieburn Central SC via Cimberwood Dr (From 1st July 2025)". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
30. "544 Craigieburn Station to Roxburgh Park Station via Roxburgh Park SC (From 1st July 2025)". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 2 July 2025.

External links

• Melway map at street-directory.com.au