Laverton railway station, Melbourne
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| Station information | |
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| Code | LAV |
| Distance from Flinders St | 22.2 km |
| Line | Werribee |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Number of tracks | 2 |
| Station status | Premium station |
| Station facilities, connecting transport and timetables |
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| Google map of station | Not available |
| Zone location | 1+2 overlap |
Laverton is a railway station in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located in the suburb of Laverton, on the Werribee railway line. It is in Metcard Zones 1+2 overlap.
Laverton is classed as a Premium Station.
[edit] Location
The station is located between Railway Avenue and Maher Road. Shops are located near the station.
[edit] Facilities
The station consists of two platforms, in an island format. The island platform contains a large brick building with an enclosed waiting room and a ticket office inside. A large Metcard machine is located inside the waiting room, which is able to dispense most ticketing options available and also accept notes and coins. A footbridge is located at the DOWN end of the station, whilst a siding is located adjacent to the station.
The platform can be accessed via Railway Avenue and Maher Road.
[edit] History
Laverton station originally opened on Thursday, 1st July 1886.
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Galvin Station is demolished. Paisley Staton is currently not in use. Both were located between Laverton and Newport stations, on the Express Route.
