Railways in Melbourne
Melbourne has a long history of railway building. The city's first railway opened in 1854, when in 1834 the city itself did not exist. The network then grew as lines were built throughout the suburbs, reaching a peak by the 1900s. Electrification of the system was carried out from 1919, with electric multiple unit operation starting at the same time.
Railways In Melbourne Media
Steam-hauled suburban train departing North Melbourne station for Sunshine
The pre-1910 Flinders Street railway station building on Swanston Street
Connex train arriving at Camberwell railway station
Train at Alamein railway station
Four-car Tait train at the Spring Vale Cemetery platform
On a heritage rail fan trip, a restored vintage electric train the "Taits" aka "Red Rattlers" zoom towards Southern Cross station, Melbourne.
A retired Harris train
Melbourne Central railway station in the underground City Loop
Comeng train on the Werribee line
