Historical information

Chelsea station opened on 4 February 1907 as a single platform stopping station, on a single railway line to Frankston, which was laid in 1882. The double line was introduced in December 1910, and the station expanded to two platforms.
In 1922 the railway line was electrified.

Physical description

Four black and white photos of Chelsea Railway station.
P01067: Chelsea Railway Station showing office on Melbourne side of station (west);
P01068: An electric train (Harris Train also known as the "Blue Train") stationary at Chelsea Station;
P 01069: Chelsea railway station showing down side (Frankston) office building;
P01070: Chelsea Railway Station office, taken from the ramp on the west side of line.