Ringwood railway station, Melbourne
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| Station information | |
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| Code | RWD |
| Distance from Flinders St | 24.5 km |
| Line | Belgrave, |
| Number of platforms | 3 |
| Number of tracks | 3 |
| Station status | Premium Station |
| Station facilities, connecting transport and timetables |
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| Melway map of station | Not available |
| Google map of station | Link |
| Zone location | 2 |
Ringwood is a railway station in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located in the suburb of Ringwood on the Lilydale and Belgrave railway lines. It is in Metcard Zone 2. It is the junction for the Belgrave line.
Ringwood is classed as a Premium Station.
[edit] Location
The station is located between the Maroondah Highway and Station Street. The Eastland Shopping Centre, Ringwood Town Hall and Ringwood Clock Tower are short walk's from the station.
[edit] Facilities
The station consists of three platforms, two in an island format. The island platform (platforms 1 & 2) contains a large weatherboard building with an enclosed waiting room and a ticket office inside, while platform 3 contains a large brick building, with an enclosed waiting room and a ticket office inside as well. Large Metcard machines are located inside both waiting rooms, which are able to dispense most ticketing options available and also accept notes and coins. A footbridge is located at the Down end at the station, whilst a signal box is located on platform 1 & 2. Stabling sidings are located at the Down end of the station, adjacent to the Belgrave line.
The platforms can be accessed via Maroondah Highway and Station Street.
[edit] History
Ringwood station opened on Friday, 1st December 1882.
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| Belgrave line | ||||
| Previous Station | Heatherdale → | | | → Heathmont | Next Station |
| Lilydale line | ||||
| Previous Station | Heatherdale → | | | → Ringwood East | Next Station |
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