Clifton Hill railway station, Melbourne

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Clifton Hill
Station information
Code CHL
Distance from Flinders St 6.6
Line Epping,
Hurstbridge
Number of platforms 2
Number of tracks 3
Station status Premium Station
Station facilities,
connecting transport
and timetables
Link
Melway map of station Not available
Google map of station Link
Zone location 1

Clifton Hill is a railway station in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is located in the suburb of Clifton Hill on the Epping and Hurstbridge railway lines and is in Metcard Zone 1. It is the junction for the Epping and Hurstbridge lines.

Clifton Hill is a Premium Station, meaning that its staffed from first to last train.

[edit] Location

The station is located between Hoddle Street and John Street. Tram route 86 is a short walk from the station.

[edit] Facilities

The station consists of two side platforms. Platform 1 has a large red brick building, with a enclosed waiting room and a ticket office inside, while platform 2 contains a semi-large red brick building. Large Metcard machines are located on both platforms. A disused signal box is located at the DOWN end of the station, whilst a 3rd track is located in the middle of the station, which is not normally used. A subway is located underneath the station.

The station can be accessed via Hoddle Street and John Street.

[edit] History

Clifton Hill Station originally opened on Tuesday, 8th May 1888.

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