Officer railway station, Melbourne

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Officer
Station information
Code OFC
Distance from Flinders St 50.2 km
Line Pakenham
Number of platforms 2
Number of tracks 2
Station status Unmanned station
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Zone location 3

Officer is a railway station in Melbourne, Victoria, located in the suburb of Officer, on the Pakenham railway line. It is in Metcard Zone 3.

Officer station is unmanned. It is one of the few stations in Melbourne that still retain a rural feel.

[edit] Location

The station is located at the eastern end of the Station Street level crossing.

[edit] Facilities

The station consists of two side platforms. Both platforms contain small shelters. 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 small gravel car park is located adjacent to platform 1.

Both platforms can be accessed via Station Street.

[edit] History

Officer station originally opened on Thursday, 4th August 1881 as Officer's Siding. It was renamed to Officer in 1956.

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