History
Diamond Creek station opened on 25 June 1912. Although a passing loop had been present at the station for many years (believed to have been originally used as a goods siding), the second platform was only built in the 1990s, allowing more efficient passing of trains. Before the second platform was constructed, one train had to set back after using the platform, then enter the loop to allow another train to pass.
Originally both platforms were bi-directional, however with the introduction of electronic signalling in 2008, platform 2 can only be used by Hurstbridge-bound trains.
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