Clapham Junction Railway Station

Moorooka Railway Station

Type
Military accommodation
Region
Brisbane City

Beaudesert Road, Moorooka 4105

During the war, Moorooka Train Station was one of the busiest transport hubs in Brisbane, facilitating military and supply transport north and south on what is now the current Beenleigh Line. Given the nickname 'Clapham Junction' after the famous London rail station, it facilitated supply, industry, troop movement and distribution from the industry of Rocklea and Salisbury.

Source/comments

National Archives of Australia

Brisbane City Council