Adelaide stations and infrastructure
4 October 2019
Photos of railway infrastructure around the Adelaide Metro rail network in suburban Adelaide - stations, signals, and such
Avoca line signalling and infrastructure
14 February 2010
The Avoca line runs from Ararat to Maryborough, and was converted to standard gauge in the mid-1990s along with the mainline west to Adelaide
Axle counter overlays at Melbourne level crossings
27 November 2018
Following issues with VLocity trains being detected by track circuits in suburban Melbourne, in 2016 axle counters have been installed at level crossings to ensure they are reliably activated.
Bendigo line infrastructure
19 August 2018
Blackburn Road level crossing removal project
4 November 2018
The railway line at Blackburn will be sunk beneath Blackburn Road, but the existing station is not being rebuilt.
Brisbane stations and infrastructure
13 April 2015
Railway stations and other infrastructure around Brisbane
Broadmeadows standard gauge platform construction
17 November 2019
Former terminus of the suburban electric services, in 2010 it was upgraded to have a third platform on the parallel standard gauge line.
Burke Road level crossing removal project
4 July 2016
The tram/train level crossing at Burke Road, Glen Iris is being removed, with the railway being relocated beneath the road and the adjacent Gardiner station also being rebuilt
Cairns station
25 August 2014
Photos of Cairns station and the railway infrastructure around the area.
Cardinia Road station construction
25 August 2012
A new railway station on the Pakenham line between Officer and Pakenham stations
Car parking at Melbourne stations
31 August 2020
Caulfield - Dandenong level crossing removal project
13 October 2018
In early 2016 it was announced that all nine level crossings between Caulfield and Dandenong would be eliminated by the construction of three sections of elevated railway line, now known as 'Skyrail'
Coolaroo station construction and opening day
17 November 2019
Located between Broadmeadows and Roxburgh Park, the railway station at Coolaroo was constructed separately from the rest of the Craigieburn electrification project that was completed in 2007. As a result it did not opening to passengers until 6 June 2010.
Craigieburn electrification project
17 November 2019
Photos of the Craigieburn electrification works completed in 2007, as well the new station at Roxburgh Park and later upgrades to Craigieburn station
Crumbling station building at Armadale
24 December 2019
A look at the crumbling citybound station kiosk at Armadale station on the Frankston/Dandenong lines, where everything is falling apart and ready to fall down onto the platform below.
Crumbling station building at Newmarket
5 November 2019
A look at the crumbling citybound station building at Newmarket station on the Craigieburn line, where everything is falling apart. The cantilevered platform verandah was reinforced with acrow props in 2012 and demolished in 2013. As for the piers holding everything up, even bigger acrow props have been installed to counteract the failing concrete piers and beams.
Deniliquin line signalling and infrastructure
4 March 2012
Signalling and infrastructure on the line to Deniliquin - despite being in NSW it's all broad gauge and Victorian Railways operated
Eastern region stations and infrastructure
Stations and infrastructure in the east of Victoria
Echuca station and stored wagons
4 March 2012
Photos of the station yard, abandoned and stored rolling stock, steam locomotive A2 996, wharf siding, the Murray River bridge and the former station at Moama
Failing infrastructure at Southern Cross Station
14 February 2020
Southern Cross Station was only finished a decade ago, but the building is already starting to fall apart
Failing rail infrastructure of Melbourne
27 September 2020
Melbourne's railway network is held together with bubblegum and duct tape - here are examples of the way that it is falling apart.
Flemington Racecourse line
5 November 2019
The Flemington Racecourse line is a short branch off the Broadmeadows line in the inner north-west of Melbourne. It is used for special events at the Flemington racecourse and the showgrounds.
Flinders Street Station upgrade
2 December 2019
In February 2015, the State Government announced a $100 million investment to repair the exterior of the station’s administration building as well as improve access and facilities for commuters. Work started in late 2015 and is due for completion in 2018.
Flinders Street Viaduct
22 February 2020
The Flinders Street Viaduct is made up of six tracks of varying ages, linking Flinders Street Station to Southern Cross Station and forming the main link between the eastern and western parts of the Victorian rail network.
Footbridges between Flinders Street and Richmond
12 February 2013
Between Flinders Street Station and Richmond a number of footbridges cross the rail corridor.
Furlong Main level crossing removal project
19 February 2020
In 2015 work commenced on the grade separation of the Main Road level crossing at St Albans station, with the Furlong Road level crossing at Ginifer station later being added to the project scope.
Geelong
Photos of V/Line, broad and standard gauge freight, the Overland, track machines, and heritage trains around Geelong. My full set of infrastructure photos are at Rail Geelong
Geelong region stations and infrastructure
27 October 2019
The full selection of images is on my other site, Rail Geelong
Goulburn Valley stations and infrastructure
Railway stations and other infrastructure on the line north from Seymour towards Shepparton and Tocumwal.
Heatherdale level crossing removal project
24 March 2018
The railway line at Heatherdale will be sunk beneath Heatherdale Road, with a new station build on the other side of the level crossing
High Capacity Corridor Upgrade project
14 December 2019
The High Capacity Corridor Upgrade project (previously the Cranbourne Pakenham Line Upgrade project) is being delivered by the Level Crossing Removal Authority to support the new High Capacity Metro Train (HCMT) fleet. The work includes track duplication on the Cranbourne line at Dandenong South, minor platform extensions, and the replacement of signalling, overhead wires and traction substations along the Cranbourne and Pakenham railway lines.
Hump Yard and West Tower
Located between the main passenger lines and Victoria Dock, Melbourne Yard has been swallowed up by the Dockland redevelopments. The hump itself is the last bit left, located between the Melbourne Steel Terminal and North Melbourne station
Hurstbridge Rail Line Upgrade
20 January 2019
The Hurstbridge Rail Line Upgrade is duplicating the section of single track between Heidelberg and Rosanna, raising the railway line over Lower Plenty Road, and rebuilding Rosanna station.
Incomplete Maldon - Dombarton railway bridge
10 June 2017
A partially completed bridge over the Cordeaux River near Maldon, New South Wales. It forms part of the Maldon - Dombarton railway line that commenced construction in the 1980s and was cancelled soon after.
Infrastructure Evaluation Vehicle IEV102 transfer, January 2017
5 January 2017
Metro Trains Melbourne's Infrastructure Evaluation Vehicle IEV102 developed a brake issue in December 2016, with the T-IEV-T consist having having to be transferred back to Melbourne behind B76 and B80. In January IEV102 was transferred to Bendigo behind B76 and B80, with six freight wagons (BODX 2301C, BQCX 2202B, BQIX 2461D, IEV 102, BQCX 2201P, BQIX 2459V and BODX 2460V) along for the ride to counteract the unbraked carriage.
J539 at Dimboola
27 June 2010
Steam locomotive J539 is now statically preserved in a park in Dimboola
Kensington Racecourse Essendon resignalling
19 March 2016
In 2013-14 new signalling was installed on the Craigieburn and Flemington Racecourse lines, between Kensington and Essendon stations.
Kew line
17 August 2005
Photos of the remnants of the Kew Line in Melbourne, a two station branch from Hawthorn station that closed in the 1950s.
Lynbrook station construction
14 January 2012
A new railway station on the Cranbourne line between Dandenong and Merinda Park.
Macaulay Light Repair Centre
25 April 2019
The Macaulay Light Repair Centre is located off at Upfield line at North Melbourne, and is used for the stabling of trains as well as light repairs.
Melbourne stanchions and overhead line electrification
23 September 2020
Overhead wires used to supply power to electric trains
Melbourne stations and infrastructure
6 July 2020
Photos of railway infrastructure in suburban Melbourne - stations, signals, and such
Melbourne suburban Digital Train Radio System
8 December 2019
The GSM-R based Digital Train Radio System (DTRS) replaced the analogue Urban Train Radio System (UTRS) used for communication on the Melbourne suburban rail network. Approximately 100 base stations make up the system with more than 70 new towers added to cover the network. Work stated in September 2009 and was completed in 2011, with trials of the on train equipment starting in 2012.
Melbourne suburban passenger information displays
20 September 2020
Next train displays at Melbourne suburban railway stations.
Melbourne trams
Trams and tramway infrastructure from around the Yarra Trams network in Melbourne
Melbourne tram stop closures
12 July 2017
In recent years many tram stops in Melbourne have been permantly closed, either replaced by nearby platform stops in an failed effort to speed up services, or due to safety concerns with motorists speeding past stopped trams.
Melbourne tramway squares
8 June 2019
Melbourne has four 'tramway squares' where 1500 V DC powered trains cross the tracks of 600 V DC powered trams on the level. They are located at Glenhuntly, Riversdale, Kooyong and Gardiner stations
Melbourne transport murals
28 July 2019
Murals featuring public transport, found at at Melbourne railway stations and tram stops
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