First Section
The first sod of the Fremantle-Guildford Railway was turned by Governor Ord at Guildford on 3 June 1879. The event coincided with the celebration of the 50th Jubilee of settlement of Western Australia.The alignment of the first section of the railway, from Fremantle to Guildford, has remained generally unchanged since it opened on 1 March 1881.
The centenary of the railway was celebrated on 1 March 1981
| Station | Miles | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fremantle | 0 | |
| Fremantle East | 0.5 | |
| Fremantle North | 1.25 | |
| Claremont | 6 | |
| Subiaco | 9 | |
| Perth, North | 11.5 | |
| Perth | 12 | |
| Perth, East | 12.5 | |
| Guildford | 20 |
Source: West Australian Government Gazette of 1885, 5 January
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