On 12 September 1854, Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria Charles Hotham opened Flinders Street Station (pictured), the first city railway station in Australia. Flinders Street railway station is located on the corner of Flinders and Swanston streets in the central business district (CBD) of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Opened in 1854, the historic station serves the entire metropolitan rail network, as well as some country services to eastern … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1854, Flinders Street Station, the first city railway station in Australia, was opened

Flinders Street Station 1854 On 12 September 1854, Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria Charles Hotham opened Flinders Street Station, the first city railway station in Australia. Flinders Street railway station is located on the corner of Flinders and Swanston streets in the central business district (CBD) of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Opened in 1854, the historic station serves the entire metropolitan rail network, as well as some country … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1854, Flinders Street Station, the first city railway station in Australia, was opened