Claremont railway station, Perth
Claremont | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Transperth Train Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Line(s) | Fremantle line Airport line | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Distance | 9.3 kilometres from Perth | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Platforms | 2 (1 island) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Tracks | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Structure type | Ground | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Architectural style | Federation | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Fare zone | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Opened | 1886 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Electrified | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous names | Butlers Swamp | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Passengers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013-14 | 579,729 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Type | State Registered Place | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Designated | 20 December 2002 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Reference no. | 486 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Location of Claremont railway station |
Claremont railway station is a railway station on the Transperth network in Western Australia. It is located on the Fremantle and Airport lines, 9.3 kilometres from Perth station serving the suburb of Claremont.
History
Claremont station opened in 1881 as Butlers Swamp, being renamed Claremont in 1883. In 1886 a new station was constructed 300 metres to the east. The 1886 buildings are now the oldest extant railway station buildings in Perth.[1][2][3][4] It was the only station on the line to be built with a crossing loop.[5]
With the relocation of the
After the Town of Claremont's Council Chambers were gutted by fire in 2010, it relocated its administration to the former station master's building.[7] The former goods shed has been converted into a cultural centre and cafe.[8]
Redevelopment
The
In August 2020, John Holland Group was awarded a $36 million contract to undertake the construction works at Claremont station.[14][15] From 5 February to 5 April 2021, Claremont station was closed and the Fremantle line was partially shut down to complete the upgrade of Claremont station and build the two turnback sidings.[16][17] The Fremantle line reopened to full service on 6 April, but Claremont station remained closed as workers discovered problems with the station's original construction.[18][19] Claremont station reopened on 1 June 2021.[20]
Station location
Claremont station is located in the middle of Claremont. The railway's right-of-way lies between two arterial roads: Shenton Road and Gugeri Street. There are two access points to the station from each street: a grade level track crossing through electrically activated gates at the eastern end of the station, and the original pedestrian bridge that provides access by stairs to the platform and to the elevated signal box. Additionally, a pedestrian underpass connects both streets west of the station.[21]
Services
Claremont station is served by the Airport and Fremantle lines on the Transperth network. Services are operated by
Airport line and Fremantle line trains stop at Claremont every 12 minutes each during
Claremont station saw 579,729 passengers in the 2013–14 financial year.[27]
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Bus routes
Stop | Route | Destination / description | Notes |
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[28524] Stand 1 | 103 | to Elizabeth Quay Bus Station via Stirling Highway & Thomas Road[29] | |
995 | to Elizabeth Quay Bus Station via Stirling Highway[30] | ||
906 | Rail replacement service to Perth station | ||
[28525] Stand 2 | 998 | CircleRoute to Fremantle Station via Shenton Park & Stirling Station[31] | |
[28526] Stand 3 | 23 | to Elizabeth Quay Bus Station via Shenton Park[32] | |
24 | to Shenton Park[33] | ||
25 | to Nedlands[34] | ||
[28527] Stand 4 | 27 | to East Perth via Mount Claremont[35] | |
28 | to Floreat[36] | ||
[28529] Stand 5 | 999 | to CircleRoute to Fremantle Station via Stirling Highway[37] | |
906 | Rail replacement service to Fremantle station | ||
[28528] Stand 6 | 102 | to Cottesloe station via Marine Parade[38] | |
107 | to Peppermint Grove[39] |
References
- ^ "This week". The Herald. Fremantle, WA. 5 May 1883. p. 3. Archived from the original on 3 January 2017. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
- ^ "News of the Day". The Daily News. Perth, WA. 20 November 1886. p. 3. Archived from the original on 3 January 2017. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
- ^ Claremont Railway Station Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine Heritage Council of Western Australia
- ^ a b History of Stations on the Fremantle Line Right Track
- ISBN 0-9599690-2-0.
- ^ Our History Archived 22 January 2016 at the Wayback Machine Public Transport Authority
- ^ Claremont Station Master's House Rescue 2013 Western Australian Heritage Awards
- ^ "The Goods Shed by FORM | Creativity, Learning and Community". Archived from the original on 21 October 2017. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
- ^ "Forrestfield Airport Link Project Definition Plan – Summary" (PDF). Forrestfield–Airport Link. August 2014. p. 4. Archived (PDF) from the original on 9 October 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ "Claremont Station upgrade to support METRONET frequency boost". Media Statements. 29 April 2018. Archived from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ Bassett, Jon (30 April 2018). "Claremont train station to get upgrades to accommodate increase to peak-hour services". PerthNow. Western Suburbs Weekly. Archived from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ "Claremont Station Project Rail Fact Sheet" (PDF). Metronet. May 2020. p. 4. Archived (PDF) from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ "Claremont Station Project: drop-in community information session wrap up" (PDF). Metronet. 23 July 2018. Archived (PDF) from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ Rifici, Victoria (20 August 2020). "Contract awarded for Claremont train station upgrades". PerthNow. Western Suburbs Weekly. Archived from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ Gameng, Monica (24 August 2020). "John Holland wins contract for works on WA Claremont Station project". Felix Vendor Marketplace. Archived from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ "Plan ahead for upcoming major train disruptions". Metronet. 10 December 2020. Archived from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ Pond, Laura (19 January 2021). "Perth train line closures: Claremont Station closing for upgrades". PerthNow. Archived from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ "Passenger services return while Claremont Station stays closed for restoration". Metronet. 30 March 2021. Archived from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ Pond, Laura (13 April 2021). "Claremont Station closure extended for repairs". PerthNow. Western Suburbs Weekly. Archived from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ "All aboard at Claremont Station". Metronet. 28 May 2021. Archived from the original on 7 July 2022. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ Claremont Station Layout Transperth
- ^ "Transperth". Public Transport Authority. Archived from the original on 5 February 2022. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ "About Us". Transperth. Archived from the original on 5 February 2022. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ "Train System Map" (PDF). Transperth. Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 August 2022. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ a b "Fremantle Line Train Timetable" (PDF). Transperth. 10 October 2022. Archived (PDF) from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Airport Line Train Timetable" (PDF). Transperth. 10 October 2022. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2 September 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ "Question On Notice No. 4244 asked in the Legislative Assembly on 25 June 2015 by Mr M. Mcgowan". Parliament of Western Australia. Archived from the original on 5 February 2022. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ "Manual – Rail Access" (PDF). Public Transport Authority. 19 August 2022. Archived (PDF) from the original on 1 September 2022. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
- ^ "Route 103". Bus Timetable 32 (PDF). Transperth. 19 June 2023 [effective from 16 July 2023].
- ^ "Route 995". Bus Timetable 213 (PDF). Transperth. 20 June 2023 [effective from 16 July 2023].
- ^ "Route 998". CircleRoute Timetable 200 (PDF). Transperth. 29 August 2023 [effective from 20 November 2023].
- ^ "Route 23". Bus Timetable 44 (PDF). Transperth. 11 January 2024 [effective from 28 January 2024].
- ^ "Route 24". Bus Timetable 44 (PDF). Transperth. 11 January 2024 [effective from 28 January 2024].
- ^ "Route 25". Bus Timetable 44 (PDF). Transperth. 11 January 2024 [effective from 28 January 2024].
- ^ "Route 27". Bus Timetable 33 (PDF). Transperth. 11 January 2024 [effective from 28 January 2024].
- ^ "Route 28". Bus Timetable 33 (PDF). Transperth. 11 January 2024 [effective from 28 January 2024].
- ^ "Route 999". CircleRoute Timetable 200 (PDF). Transperth. 29 August 2023 [effective from 20 November 2023].
- ^ "Route 102". Bus Timetable 31 (PDF). Transperth. 19 June 2023 [effective from 16 July 2023].
- ^ "Route 107". Bus Timetable 31 (PDF). Transperth. 19 June 2023 [effective from 16 July 2023].
Further reading
- A History of Claremont Station Australian Railway Historical Society Bulletin issue 599 September 1987 pp. 195–216
External links
- Media related to Claremont railway station, Perth at Wikimedia Commons