The Showgrounds Railway station is one of the stops in the Fremantle Railway Line, and very close to the Claremont Showgrounds, where the Royal Perth Show, business fairs, expos, exhibitions and craft and vintage markets take place. Do not to be mixed with Claremont Railway Station, which is a different one.The place looks as new and it is well maintained, spotless clean and tidy, has a decent seating area, and a few ticketing machines on the ground. The access to the platforms is by underground stairs, no lift or escalator available, but there is an access ramp for wheelchairs.
The Claremont showgrounds and the station do no have a regular connection system, but a free shuttle operates during scheduled events, which is great, as the station and the grounds are close, but not that close!
There is no electronic or printing information system on the premises showing the timetable of the trains, and time remaining for the next train to arrive. There is a small information booth on the ground, but, if there is nobody there, an alternative information system is needed. I have just seen it closed, so it was of no use to the many customers arriving with the shuttle to the station. How difficult and expensive can be having a framed timetable placed in different areas of the station for the travellers to check?
There is a security booth on the platforms, but no body guard was there in the late afternoon of a Saturday. I hope the security camera is working and big brother is watching, especially after sunset.
There are no toilets in the premises or around them.
TIP
There are not machines to recharge your multirider, so do so before heading that alley.
