Miranda railway station, Sydney
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Miranda
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| Station code | MIJ |
| Suburb | South Miranda |
| Street(s) | Kiora Rd |
| Distance from Central Station | 29.51 km |
| Station Altitude (above sea level) | ? m |
| Types of stopping trains | Suburban all stops |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Number of tracks | 2 |
| Platform arrangement | 1 Island |
| Type of station | Ground |
| Ticket barriers | No |
| Transfers available | Bus |
| Disabled access | Yes |
| Station facilities | Link |
Miranda is a CityRail railway station on the Cronulla branch line of Sydney's Illawara line. Located in the Sydney suburb of Miranda, it serves a residential area and the Sutherland Shire's main shopping centre Westfield Shoppingtown Miranda (known locally as "Miranda Fair"). It has an island platform.
[edit] Service
Miranda railway station is served by four trains per hour (two in the direction of Cronulla and two in the direction of the City) for most of the time, with additional trains at weekday peak hours.
[edit] Access
In the past, Miranda station had a ramp connected to the streets on either side. The station has since been renovated with new stairs and lifts providing Easy Access for wheelchairs.
[edit] History
Miranda station opened in 1939, when the residential area was first being developed. The line through Miranda was single track at that time and was duplicated in about 1980.
 Platform 1 at Miranda Station looking towards Caringbah and Cronulla. |
 Miranda Station staircase towards the platform. |
 Miranda platform sign |
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Line | Following Station (outbound) |
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