As reported by Fairfax, 37 businesses feared its closure would threaten their future.

Although the jobs were in her electorate, Lalor MP and Prime Minister Julia Gillard said trains were the state's responsibility.

Public Transport Minster Martin Pakula this week said the Department of Transport had investigated other options but decided to retain Aircraft station.

"Aircraft station will not be closed. The government acknowledges there have been some local community concerns about the future of the station in relation to the construction of the nearby Williams Landing station," Mr Pakula said.

Laverton Traders Association president Steve Bourke said retention of the station was a win for the people and traders of Laverton.

Seabrook ward councillor John Hogg said $1.1million had been spent on upgrading the nearby Aviation Road shopping centre, which relies on Aircraft station.

"I think it's a win for all of Laverton because it's not just the traders, it's the residents as well. The second step is the car park, which could be more than doubled if the area next to the station is sealed."

There are 30 sealed and 100 unsealed car park spaces for up to 1000 commuters.

Altona ward councillor Tony Briffa said car park funding that was allocated in 2005 but subsequently redirected to Laverton and Williams Landing, should be reinstated before November's election.

Opposition public transport spokesman Terry Mulder said the government was inconsistent.