Officer railway station, Melbourne
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Code | OFC |
Distance from Flinders St | 50.2 km |
Line | Pakenham |
Number of platforms | 2 |
Number of tracks | 2 |
Station status | Unmanned station |
Station facilities, connecting transport and timetables |
Link |
Melway map of station | Link |
Google map of station | Not available |
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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