Melton railway station, Melbourne
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Melton is a railway station in the city of Melton, Victoria
, Australia
, located in the suburb of Melton South
, on the Ballarat V/Line rail service. The station is staffed full time and is in Metcard
and myki
Zone 2. It is also the end of the Melton line under the suburban Metcard ticketing system.
The station consists of two side platform
s; Platform 2 is building or shelterless, while platform 1 has a large weatherboard building housing an enclosed waiting area, ticket facilities and a kiosk (open week days). Vending machines for Metcard
and myki
are located on the platform outside the waiting area, which are able to dispense most ticketing options available and also accept notes and coins. A small coin-only Metcard ticket vending machine is located at the entrance to platform 2, with another myki vending machine alongside. Ticket validation machines are available on both platforms.
Platform 1 is located on the main line, and is used by most trains. Platform 2 is located on a crossing loop
. Trains up the 125 metres long may cross at the station, a 245 metre long dead end siding exists at the Ballarat end of the station.
) was opened. The line was extended westward to Parwan station in 1886, and being on a single track
section of track, the station served as a crossing loop
from this time. By 1889 the station had an interlocked
signal box
, single passenger platform, and a three road yard. A goods shed also existed across from the passenger platform.
In 1987 the yard was rationalised to main line and crossing loop, but it was not until 1991 that the second platform was added.
On 15 October 1998 refurbished station buildings were opened by the Minister for Transport Robin Cooper. As part of the project the interiors of the old building were modernised.
As part of the Regional Fast Rail project
control the signalling was transferred to Ballarat signal box in 2005. Melton station still retains the lever frame for historical purposes.
Melton, Victoria
Melton is an outer-suburban city of Melbourne Victoria, Australia located 35 km east from Melbourne's central business district. It is the administrative centre for the Shire of Melton Local Government Area. At the 2006 Census, the Shire of Melton had a population of 35,490...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, located in the suburb of Melton South
Melton South, Victoria
Melton South is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 35 km west from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Melton. At the 2006 Census, Melton South had a population of 8,800.-History:...
, on the Ballarat V/Line rail service. The station is staffed full time and is in Metcard
Metcard
"OneLink" redirects here. For the computer/cable company, see OneLink Communications.Metcard is the brand name of an integrated ticketing system used to access public transport in Melbourne, Australia. It is a universal ticket which allows users to ride on the city's Metlink network, consisting of...
and myki
Myki
myki is the contactless smartcard ticketing system being introduced on public transport in Victoria, Australia. myki is designed to replace a number of ticket systems in Victoria, primarily the Metcard and V/Line ticketing systems...
Zone 2. It is also the end of the Melton line under the suburban Metcard ticketing system.
Facilities
Melton is located between Brooklyn Road and Staughton Street, with station access from both.The station consists of two side platform
Side platform
A Side platform is a platform positioned to the side of a pair of tracks at a railway station, a tram stop or a transitway. A pair of side platforms are often provided on a dual track line with a single side platform being sufficient for a single track line...
s; Platform 2 is building or shelterless, while platform 1 has a large weatherboard building housing an enclosed waiting area, ticket facilities and a kiosk (open week days). Vending machines for Metcard
Metcard
"OneLink" redirects here. For the computer/cable company, see OneLink Communications.Metcard is the brand name of an integrated ticketing system used to access public transport in Melbourne, Australia. It is a universal ticket which allows users to ride on the city's Metlink network, consisting of...
and myki
Myki
myki is the contactless smartcard ticketing system being introduced on public transport in Victoria, Australia. myki is designed to replace a number of ticket systems in Victoria, primarily the Metcard and V/Line ticketing systems...
are located on the platform outside the waiting area, which are able to dispense most ticketing options available and also accept notes and coins. A small coin-only Metcard ticket vending machine is located at the entrance to platform 2, with another myki vending machine alongside. Ticket validation machines are available on both platforms.
Platforms and services
Platform 1 and 2:- Ballarat/Ararat line - intercity services to/from Southern Cross, Bacchus Marsh, Ballarat, Wendouree, Ararat and Maryborough
Platform 1 is located on the main line, and is used by most trains. Platform 2 is located on a crossing loop
Passing loop
A passing loop is a place on a single line railway or tramway, often located at a station, where trains or trams in opposing directions can pass each other. Trains/trams in the same direction can also overtake, providing that the signalling arrangement allows it...
. Trains up the 125 metres long may cross at the station, a 245 metre long dead end siding exists at the Ballarat end of the station.
Bus services
- 453 Melton RS – MeltonMelton, VictoriaMelton is an outer-suburban city of Melbourne Victoria, Australia located 35 km east from Melbourne's central business district. It is the administrative centre for the Shire of Melton Local Government Area. At the 2006 Census, the Shire of Melton had a population of 35,490...
via Woodgrove SC (every day). Operated by Sita Bus Lines. - 455 Melton RS – Micasa Rise/Roslyn Park via Woodgrove SC (every day). Operated by Sita Bus Lines.
- 456 SunshineSunshine, VictoriaSunshine is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia lying 11 to 13 km west of the CBD. Its Local Government Area is the City of Brimbank. At the 2006 Census, Sunshine had a population of 8,070.-History:...
– Woodgrove SC via Albion RS, Burnside SC, Caroline Springs, Melton (every day). Operated by Sita Bus Lines. - 457 Melton RS – MeltonMelton, VictoriaMelton is an outer-suburban city of Melbourne Victoria, Australia located 35 km east from Melbourne's central business district. It is the administrative centre for the Shire of Melton Local Government Area. At the 2006 Census, the Shire of Melton had a population of 35,490...
via Woodgrove SC (every day). Operated by Sita Bus Lines. - 458 Melton RS – Kurunjang via Woodgrove SC (every day). Operated by Sita Bus Lines.
- 459 Melton RS – Arnolds Creek via Woodgrove SC, Melton West (every day). Operated by Sita Bus Lines.
History
Melton station opened on 2 April 1884, when the line from Braybrook Junction (now Sunshine stationSunshine railway station, Melbourne
Sunshine is a railway station in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located in the suburb of Sunshine, on the Sydenham railway line. It is the junction for the line west to Ballarat...
) was opened. The line was extended westward to Parwan station in 1886, and being on a single track
Single track (rail)
A single track railway is where trains in both directions share the same track. Single track is normally used on lesser used rail lines, often branch lines, where the traffic density is not high enough to justify the cost of building double tracks....
section of track, the station served as a crossing loop
Passing loop
A passing loop is a place on a single line railway or tramway, often located at a station, where trains or trams in opposing directions can pass each other. Trains/trams in the same direction can also overtake, providing that the signalling arrangement allows it...
from this time. By 1889 the station had an interlocked
Interlocking
In railway signalling, an interlocking is an arrangement of signal apparatus that prevents conflicting movements through an arrangement of tracks such as junctions or crossings. The signalling appliances and tracks are sometimes collectively referred to as an interlocking plant...
signal box
Signal box
On a rail transport system, signalling control is the process by which control is exercised over train movements by way of railway signals and block systems to ensure that trains operate safely, over the correct route and to the proper timetable...
, single passenger platform, and a three road yard. A goods shed also existed across from the passenger platform.
In 1987 the yard was rationalised to main line and crossing loop, but it was not until 1991 that the second platform was added.
On 15 October 1998 refurbished station buildings were opened by the Minister for Transport Robin Cooper. As part of the project the interiors of the old building were modernised.
As part of the Regional Fast Rail project
Regional Fast Rail project
The Regional Fast Rail project was a rail transport project of the State Government of Victoria, Australia undertaken between 2000 and 2006 aimed at improving the passenger services on the Victorian regional railway network , specifically to reduce travel times, enhance service frequency and...
control the signalling was transferred to Ballarat signal box in 2005. Melton station still retains the lever frame for historical purposes.