Little River railway station is a regional railway station on the Warrnambool line, part of the Victorian railway network. It serves the town of Little River, in Victoria, Australia. Little River station is a ground level unstaffed station, featuring two side platforms. It opened on 1 January 1857, with the current double track layout provided in 1981.

Initially opened as Little River, the station was renamed two times. It was renamed to Bulban on 2 May 1910, then was renamed back to its original and current name of Little River on 9 December 1912. and were completed by the Victorian Railways in 1864. Features of note include the basement holding cells and the Victorian Railways plaques on the station gables. The buildings layouts have changed over the years, as shown in the State Library drawings, and they are listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.

On 25 October 1970, the newly duplicated the line from Werribee to Little River was opened, and the goods siding closed.

Disused station Werribee Racecourse is located between Little River and Werribee, as was the now-demolished station Manor.

In music

Little River Band included some scenes shot at Little River station in the music video for their 1978 single, "Shut Down Turn Off".

Platforms and services

Little River has two side platforms. It is serviced by V/Line Geelong line and selected Warrnambool line services.

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|1

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|Southern Cross

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|South Geelong, Marshall, Waurn Ponds

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References

  • Victorian Railway Stations gallery
  • Melway map at street-directory.com.au