Oakleigh Railway Station - History

History

Oakleigh station opened on 8 October 1877. The station was once the eastern end of both the Outer Circle line and the Rosstown Railway. In 1975 the signal box was provided with a route setting power interlocking system. It was upgraded to a Premium Station on 12 December 1995.

Since 1989 the station has featured over 40 plywood cut-outs on its walls and surrounding the station. These illustrate the life-stories of Oakleigh residents who were aged between 15 and 70 when the murals were unveiled in September 1989. They underwent restoration in 2002.

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