Fawkner railway station, Melbourne

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Fawkner
Station information
Code FAK
Distance from Flinders St 14.4 km
Line Upfield
Number of platforms 2
Number of tracks 2
Station status Unmanned station
Station facilities,
connecting transport
and timetables
Link
Melway map of station
Google map of station Not available
Zone location 1+2 overlap
Former mortuary van on display near Fawkner railway station.
Former mortuary van on display near Fawkner railway station.

Fawkner is a railway station in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located in the suburb of Hadfield, on the Upfield railway line. It is in Metcard Zones 1+2 overlap.

Fawkner station is unmanned.

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[edit] Location

The station is located in the Fawkner Crematorium & Memorial Park, west of Sydney Road.

[edit] Facilities

The station consists of two side platforms. Platform 1 contains a small shelter while platform 2 contains a semi-large fibro 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 former mortuary van is located adjacent to platform 2.

Both platforms can be accessed via a small access road from Sydney Road.

[edit] History

Fawkner station originally opened on Tuesday, 8th October 1889.

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