Ripponlea railway station, Melbourne
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| Station information | |
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| Code | RIP |
| Distance from Flinders St | 8.6 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 | Not available |
| Zone location | 1 |
Ripponlea is a railway station in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located in the suburb of Ripponlea, on the Sandringham railway lone. It is in Metcard Zone 1.
Ripponlea is classed as a Host Station.
[edit] Location
The station is located at the northern end of the Glen Eira Road level crossing. Shops are located near the station.
[edit] Facilities
The station consists of two side platforms. Platform 1 contains a large weatherboard building while platform 2 contains a small weatherboard 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. A footbridge is located at DOWN end of the station.
Both platforms can be accessed via Glen Eria Road.
[edit] History
Ripponlea station originally opened on Wednesday, 1st May 1912.
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