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Aircraft Station
Line: Geelong
Distance from Melbourne: 22.226km
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Opened: Monday, 16 May 1927
The passenger station at Aviation Road opened to passengers in 1926 at 'Aviation Siding'. It was located on the down side of the current platform, at the siding for the adjacent Air Force base. It was not until 1927 that a platform was provided, and the name changed to 'Aircraft Siding'.
In 1963 it was renamed 'Aircraft', and in 1964 a new 500 metre long platform was provided on today's site. In 1968 a back platform was provided on the new West line in conjunction with duplication.
Events
Line Opened
| Thursday, 25 June 1857 | Line officially opened between Geelong and at temporary terminus at Greenwich. A ferry was used the complete the journey to Melbourne |
| Saturday, 3 October 1857 | Temporary Greenwich terminal and stub line closed. Geelong line now connected to the partially completed Williamstown line. A ferry complete the journey from Williamstown to Melbourne |
| Monday, 17 January 1859 | Williamstown line finally completed to Melbourne. Geelong trains can now operate direct to Spencer Street Station |
Track Amplified
| Sunday, 1 September 1968 | Line duplicated Laverton to Werribee |
Photos
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Aircraft Road looking down |
Station platform looking towards Laverton |
Up end gates to the former Aircraft Siding at the air force base |
Down end gates to the former Aircraft Siding at the air force base |
Station platform |
Station platform and shelter |
Up end signals |
Aircraft substation |