Jolimont station is a railway station operated by Metro Trains Melbourne on the Mernda and Hurstbridge lines, which are part of the Melbourne rail network. It serves the inner-eastern suburb of East Melbourne, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Jolimont station is a ground-level premium station, featuring two side platforms. It opened on 21 October 1901.

Jolimont is one of two stations that are close to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), the other being Richmond. During events at the MCG, extra exit gates are open to reduce crowding.

History

Jolimont station opened on 21 October 1901, when a direct railway line was provided between Princes Bridge and Collingwood. which translates to 'pretty mount' in English. The name was believed to have been given by the French-Swiss wife of Charles Joseph La Trobe, Victoria's first Governor.

In 1973, additional entrances and exits were provided. In 1985 the station name was changed from "Jolimont" to "Jolimont MCG", with new signs being made, though the original name was and is still used in most contexts.

In November 2015, extra shelter and seats were provided on both platforms.

Platforms and services

Jolimont has two side platforms. It is served by Mernda and Hurstbridge line trains.

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|1

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|Flinders Street

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|Reservoir, Epping, Mernda, Macleod, Greensborough, Eltham, Hurstbridge

|All stations and limited express services

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Yarra Trams operates two routes via Jolimont station:

  • 34px|link=Melbourne tram route 48: North Balwyn – Victoria Harbour (Docklands)
  • 34px|link=Melbourne tram route 75: Vermont South – Central Pier (Docklands)

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File:Jolimont station b&w.jpg|Black and white image of Jolimont station. Westbound view of Jolimont station platforms and buildings, February 2013

File:Jolimont station.jpg|Westbound view of Jolimont station and platforms with views of Melbourne CBD, February 2013

Jolimont railway station August 2016.jpg|Westbound view of station platforms and buildings with partial views of Melbourne CBD, August 2016

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References

  • Melway