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Hoppers Crossing Station
Station
Line: Geelong
Distance from Melbourne: 27.665km
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Opened: Monday, 16 November 1970
Line: Geelong
Distance from Melbourne: 27.665km
Track Diagram: View
Google Map: View
Opened: Monday, 16 November 1970
Hoppers Crossing opened in 1970 on the down side of the Morris Road level crossing. It was initially served by the local Werribee trains. In 1983 with the electrification of the Werribee line, the station was relocated on the up side of the level crossing, and the current platform and building provided.
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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Overview |
Up end curve |
Down departure signal, West (normally up) line |
Forsyth Road over bridge |
Point Cook over bridge, under construction |
Station building |