Platform 11

An extra platform at Flinders Street station would be very useful, especially when things go wrong and trains queue up to get into the station (haven't we all been held up between Richmond and Flinders Street?)   There used to be a platform 11, the twin of 10, facing the river, which was used by St Kilda and Port Melbourne trains before these were converted to "light rail".    Now there's just a fence and a space on the other side where the rail track used to be.

Recently some activity has been occurring in this area, and there's a sign referring to a "riverside venue" being opened here!

Daniel Bowen has also commented on this, and addresses the issue that, although this might not be the best location for trains coming into Flnders Street from the east,  it could nevertheless provide additional flexibility.  This would especially be so when Showgrounds or Flemington Racecourse trains are operating.

Room for a rail track

But no, the powers-that-be have clearly determined that Melbourne has a greater need for another coffee venue than de-bugging the train system!

Old ticket windows at Elizabeth St entrance are also apparently to be re-cycled