Aircraft Station
Line: Geelong and Warrnambool
Distance from Melbourne: 22.226 km
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Opened: May 16, 1927
Aircraft is a suburban station with an island platform on the broad gauge. Located west of the level crossing, a steel shelter is provided for waiting passengers.
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. The gates for the siding can still be seen in the air force base fence today.
As part of the Aircraft Road level crossing removal project, the pedestrian crossing that provides access to the station will be replaced by a pedestrian underpass.
Events
| March 6, 1926 | Opened for passengers |
| May 16, 1927 | Platform provided and renamed 'Aircraft Siding' from 'Aviation Siding' |
| (March 19, 1963) | Renamed 'Aircraft' from 'Aircraft Siding' |
Line Opened
| June 25, 1857 | Line officially opened between Geelong and at temporary terminus at Greenwich. A ferry was used the complete the journey to Melbourne |
| October 3, 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 |
| January 17, 1859 | Williamstown line finally completed to Melbourne. Geelong trains can now operate direct to Spencer Street Station |
Track Amplified
| September 1, 1968 | Line duplicated Laverton to Werribee |
Photos
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 Signal for up trains on the west line at AircraftJune 29, 2020 |
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 Asphalt ramp at the down end of Aircraft stationJanuary 18, 2014 |
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 Station platform and shelterNovember 29, 2007 |
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