Royal Park railway station, Melbourne
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| Code | RPK |
| Distance from Flinders St | 6.7 km |
| Line | Upfield |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Number of tracks | 2 |
| Station status | Unstaffed station |
| Station facilities, connecting transport and timetables |
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| Melway map of station | Link |
| Google map of station | Not available |
| Zone location | 1 |
Royal Park (also known as Zoo Station) is a railway station in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located in the suburb of Parkville, on the Upfield railway line. It is in Metcard Zone 1.
Royal Park station is unmanned.
[edit] Location
The station is located in the Royal Park golf course, at the eastern end of the Poplar Road level crossing. It is the closest station to the Melbourne Zoo entrance and tram route 55.
[edit] Facilities
The station consists of two side platforms. Platform 1 contains a large weatherboard building while platform 2 contains a small shelter. 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 disused signal box is located at the UP end of the station.
Both platforms can be accessed via Poplar Road.
[edit] History
Royal Park station originally opened on Tuesday, 9th September 1884.
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