Mooroolbark railway station

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Mooroolbark
PTV commuter rail station
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Westbound view from Platform 1 in November 2021
General information
LocationBrice Avenue,
Mooroolbark, Victoria 3138
Shire of Yarra Ranges
Australia
Coordinates 37°47′05″S145°18′45″E / 37.7847°S 145.3125°E / -37.7847; 145.3125
Owned by VicTrack
Operated by Metro Trains
Line(s) Lilydale
Distance34.38 kilometres from
Southern Cross
Platforms2 (1 island, elevated)
Tracks2
Connections Victoria bus logo.svg Bus
Construction
Structure type Elevated
Parking364
Bicycle facilities8
AccessibleYes — step free access
Other information
StatusOperational, premium station
Station codeMLK
Fare zone Myki Zone 2
Website Public Transport Victoria
History
Opened10 October 1887;136 years ago (1887-10-10)
Rebuilt1985
19 November 2021 (LXRP)
ElectrifiedNovember 1925
(1500 V DC overhead)
Passengers
2005–2006554,752 [1]
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Croydon
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Lilydale line Lilydale
Terminus
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Mooroolbark railway station is a commuter railway station on the Lilydale line, serving the eastern Melbourne suburb of Mooroolbark, Victoria, Australia. Mooroolbark is a premium status elevated structure station featuring an island platform with two faces. The station opened on 10 October 1887, with the current rail-over-road structure opening on 19 November 2021, as part of railway redevelopment works. [4]

Contents

A crossover is located at the up end of the station, which allows services to terminate and return. Mooroolbark also marks the end of the double track on the Lilydale line.

History

Mooroolbark station opened on 10 October 1887 [4] and, like the suburb itself, is named after an Indigenous word meaning 'red earth'. [5] The name came from a cattle run that was leased to John Gardiner, with the land stretching from Brushy Creek to Olinda. [5]

In 1949, flashing light signals were provided at the former Manchester Road level crossing, which was located at the up end of the station. [4]

In 1981, a number of sidings at the station were abolished. In 1983, boom barriers were provided at the level crossing. [4] In 1985, the former ground-level Platform 2 was provided, along with new track which allowed down trains to enter the platform. [6] [7] [8] This was in conjunction with the provision of automatic signalling between Mooroolbark and Lilydale. [8]

In June 2001, Mooroolbark was upgraded to a premium station. [4]

In October 2013, three small shelters were provided at the ends of both former ground level platforms. Platform 1 had shelters at each end, while Platform 2 had one at the down (Lilydale) end. Both platforms also had a raised section installed, reducing the need for a wheelchair ramp to be used.

In 2015, the Level Crossing Removal Authority announced the removal of the Manchester Road level crossing. [9] In 2020, work commenced on the project, with a rail-over-road configuration. The project was scheduled to be completed by 2022, however, on 19 November 2021, the rebuilt station opened to passengers. [10]

The original 1887 station building, removed as part of the level crossing removal works, was relocated to the Lilydale campus of Box Hill Institute for restoration. It is scheduled to be moved to Tarrawarra, on the Yarra Valley Railway. [11]

Platforms and services

Mooroolbark has one island platform with two faces. It is served by Lilydale line trains. [12]

Platform 1:

Platform 2:

Ventura Bus Lines operates four routes via Mooroolbark station, under contract to Public Transport Victoria:

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