Flinders Street, Railway station in Melbourne central business district, Australia
Flinders Street is a station building in Melbourne's business district serving as the main hub for Victoria's commuter rail network. The Art Nouveau structure features a yellow facade, green copper dome, and clock tower above the arched entrance.
The station opened in 1854 as Australia's first urban railway facility with a steam train service to Port Melbourne. The current Art Nouveau building was completed in the early 20th century, replacing the original timber structures.
The station takes its name from British navigator Matthew Flinders, the first person to sail completely around the Australian coastline. The yellow walls and green dome roof make the building a landmark where locals arrange to meet beneath the entrance clocks.
The station sits directly beside the Yarra River and connects with 15 tram routes stopping outside the main entrance. The building offers step-free access and links all suburban lines across the commuter rail network.
The main platform stretches 708 meters (2,323 feet) in length, making it one of the longest railway platforms worldwide. The building was originally planned to include a ballroom floor and rooftop swimming pool that were never completed.
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