Victorian Railways Commissioners assumed responsibility for the State Coal Mine at Wonthaggi from the Mines Department. The railways also operated the Newport Power Stations A and B. Other operations included railway refreshment services, road motor services for passengers, and motor transport services for goods. The railways also operated two tram routes in Melbourne, the Electric Street Railways; the St Kilda to Brighton Beach Street Railway ( gauge) from 1906 until 1959 and the Sandringham to Black Rock tramway () from 1919 to 1956. References Public Record Office Victoria - Victorian Railways External links Former government railways of Australia Government railway authorities of Australia Railway companies established in 1859 Railway companies disestablished in 1983 Rail transport in Victoria (Australia) 1859 establishments in Australia 1983 disestablishments in Australia 5 ft 3 in gauge railways in Australia Former government agencies of Victoria (Australia)