How many train lines are there in Victoria?

How many train lines are there in Victoria?

This is a list of the operating Victorian regional railway stations serviced by V/Line operated trains. The stations are located on 13 passenger train lines, which all operate from Southern Cross station in Melbourne, Australia.

What was the first train line in Melbourne?

On 12 September 1854 the Melbourne and Hobson’s Bay Railway Company opened Australia’s first steam railway line in Melbourne. The 2.5-mile (about four-kilometre) track went from Flinders Street Station to Sandridge, now known as Port Melbourne.

Are train tracks electrified Melbourne?

Electrification is limited to the Melbourne metropolitan area. Previous electrification to Traralgon (opened 1956) was removed in 1987. Electrification was subsequently truncated to Pakenham in Melbourne south east. Electrification for the heavy rail lines is at 1,500 V DC, while that for the tram lines is at 600 V DC.

Who owns the train lines in Victoria?

VicTrack
Railways in Melbourne

Who owns the trains in Victoria?

1712 km passenger, 4129 km total. The government-owned VicTrack owns all railway and tram lines, associated rail lands and other rail-related infrastructure in Victoria, which it leases to Public Transport Victoria which then sub-leases assets and infrastructure as appropriate to rail and tram operators.

Which Melbourne train line has the shortest distance between two stations?

10 shortest station distances on Melbourne metropolitan rail network