Laverton Loop

Crossing Loop
Line: Altona
Distance from Melbourne: 21.227 km
Track Diagram: View
Google Maps: Satellite /  Map
Opened: Thursday, 11 April 1985

Laverton Loop is a crossing place for train on the Altona line. The loop uses left hand running and is long enough for a 6 car suburban train to pass another. The most common usage of the loop is for down Werribee trains to wait in while a down Geelong V/Line service overtakes it.

Events


Thursday, 11 April 1985 Opened
Line Opened
Thursday, 11 April 1985 Line opened Westona to Laverton Junction
Safeworking
Thursday, 11 April 1985 Laverton Loop opened. Automatic and Track Control section now Westona - Laverton Loop - Laverton Junction

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Laverton Loop

Laverton Loop

Laverton Loop

Laverton Loop

Main line

Main line

Laverton Junction

Laverton Junction

Laverton Junction

Laverton Junction

Laverton Junction crossover

Laverton Junction crossover

Laverton Junction looking down

Laverton Junction looking down

Laverton Junction looking down

Laverton Junction looking down

Laverton Junction looking up

Laverton Junction looking up

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