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Altona Junction
Line: Geelong
Distance from Melbourne: 13.281km
Track Diagram: View
Google Map: View
Opened: Sunday, 22 October 1967
The initial junction of the Geelong line with the Williamstown Racecourse / Altona line was at Newport South, with the two separate lines running parallel until they diverged a kilometre to the west.
This was altered in 1967 when the line between Newport South and Rock crossing loop was duplicated. The junction was moved to the point of divergence, and named Altona Junction. It was initially worked from a signal panel at Newport South until that signal box's closure, when control was transferred to Newport. In 1985 the loop on the Altona line was lengthened, and bidirectional signalling provided on each leg.
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, 22 October 1967 | Line duplicated Newport South - Altona Junction - Altona Junction - Altona Junction - Altona Junction |
Safeworking
| Sunday, 22 October 1967 | Rock closed. Automatic and Track Control section now Altona Junction - Laverton |
Photos
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Altona Junction loonking down |
Looking down the line from Maddox Road |
Substation at Altona Junction |
Looking towards Melbourne |
Looking towards Paisely |
Looking towards Paisely |
And one of the up end |
Another view of the substation for good measure |