Hoppers Crossing Station
Station
Line: Geelong and Warrnambool
Distance from Melbourne: 27.665 km
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Opened: November 16, 1970
Line: Geelong and Warrnambool
Distance from Melbourne: 27.665 km
Track Diagram: View
Google Maps: Satellite / Map
Opened: November 16, 1970
Hoppers Crossing opened in 1970 as an island platform 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 island platform and brown brick building provided.
Events
November 16, 1970 | Opened |
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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Glass walled shelters at the bus interchangeMay 15, 2021 |
Bus interchange at Hoppers Crossing stationMay 15, 2021 |
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Myki readers at Hoppers Crossing platform 2December 31, 2014 |
Myki readers at Hoppers Crossing platform 2December 31, 2014 |
Equipment cabinet on the platform at Hoppers CrossingDecember 31, 2014 |
Palmers Road overbridge, under constructionBetween Forsyth Road and Aircraft station March 11, 2007 |
Down departure signal, West (normally up) lineMorris Road level crossing in background June 11, 2006 |