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
Black and white photos of Frankston Railway Line, taken at Chelsea looking north from Argyle Street Crossing.