Maroona railway station

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Maroona
General information
Line(s) Portland
Platforms1
Tracks1
Other information
StatusClosed
History
Opened24 Apr 1877
Closed1980s
Services
Preceding station Disused railways Following station
From Gheringhap and Geelong  Western standard gauge line  Ararat
Junction  Portland line  Hamilton
  List of closed railway stations in Victoria  

Maroona is the junction station between what is the main western railway line and the branch line to Portland, Victoria, Australia. A number of sidings are provided at this station which are still in use. The platform and station building remain at Maroona with track access still available to one side of the platform.

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Coordinates: 37°26′24″S142°51′35″E / 37.44000°S 142.85972°E / -37.44000; 142.85972