Approximately 6 km in total, 4.5 km excluding the fragmented mid- section. Passenger service began in 1900, after the track was constructed, but ended permanently in 1947. A peak 3 million passengers travelled the Main Line in 1921. Much of the track was lifted in 1948. Mown grass and power lines overhead in the eastern section.
Commercial land uses at the eastern end.
Between Kalar Road and Montrose Road, the linear feature has been fragmented by residential development, and private developers own the remaining open space in this section.