Balaclava railway station, Melbourne
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| Station information | |
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| Code | BCV |
| Distance from Flinders St | 7.8 km |
| Line | Sandringham |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Number of tracks | 2 |
| Station status | Host Station |
| Station facilities, connecting transport and timetables |
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| Google map of station | Link |
| Zone location | 1 |
Balaclava is a railway station in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located in the suburb of Balaclava, on the Sandringham railway line. It is in Metcard Zone 1.
Balaclava is classed as a Host Station.
[edit] Location
The station is located above the Carlisle Street rail overpass. Underneath the station are tram routes 3 and 16.
[edit] Facilities
The station consists of two elevated side platforms. Platform 1 contains a large pebblemix building while platform 2 contains a small pebblemix building. A large Metcard machine is located at the entrance to platform 1, which is able to dispense most ticketing options available and also accept notes and coins. A small Metcard machine is located at the entrance to platform 2.
Both platforms can be accessed via Carlisle Street.
[edit] History
Balaclava station originally opened on Monday, 19th December 1859.
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