Marino Rocks railway station is located on the Seaford line. Situated in the southern Adelaide suburb of Marino, it's 18.9 kilometres from Adelaide station and leads directly into Nimboya Road Reserve and park. History The station is one of the most historic on the line and was initially opened as part of the Willunga railway extension to the Brighton line in 1915, allowing people from inner-Adelaide to visit the surrounding clifftop coastline and beach. The station was rebuilt in 1970 and received a minor upgrade in February 2011 when the line was closed for six months to allow for upgrade works between Oaklands and Noarlunga. On 2 January 2013, the station was closed again with the whole Seaford line, to allow for its electrification and extension, with trains being replaced by bus services. Rail services resumed at Marino Rocks on 1 December 2013 with electric trains entering service at the station for the first time. Renewal In October and November 2019 the Seaford bound platform at Marino Rocks station underwent extensive landscaping initiated by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport which increased visibility, safety and security of the station from the adjacent streets, as well as improving its appearance. Further improvements were made over the course of 2020 to the city-bound platform with new planting and irrigation, along with new seating installed in November 2020 along various points of the platform. The station is now described as “the prettiest station in South Australia” by the Environment Minister during a visit with the Transport Minister. Rail Care Community Volunteers The station is cared for by dozens of local volunteers in Marino Rocks, as part of the South Australian Government's Rail Care Program. Regular working bees are held at Marino Rocks station bringing together the whole Marino community of all ages, with great support from the Government of South Australia, Marion Council and local MPs. Neighbouring attractions This station is used by visitors to the Marino Conservation Park and Lighthouse with sea and city views, Marino Rocks beach, the refurbished playground and sporting facilities at Bandon Reserve, the famous cliff top Marino to Hallett Cove Boardwalk and the extended Adelaide Coast Park coastal walk between Marino Rocks and Seacliff. The station is well used by cyclists, with the Coast to Vines Rail Trail starting at the station then following the former Willunga railway alignment south to McLaren Vale wine region. The Marino