History
Westgarth station opened on 8 May 1888 as Westgarth Street. It was renamed Northcote South in 1888, and Westgarth in 1906. Boom barriers replaced interlocked gates at Westgarth Street in 1968.
The single track between Westgarth and Clifton Hill was duplicated in 2008-2009 and included a bridge over Merri Creek. It was opened by the Premier of Victoria John Brumby and Transport Minister Lynne Kosky on 27 January 2009.
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