Hampton railway station, Melbourne
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Station information | |
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Code | HAM |
Distance from Flinders St | 16.5 km |
Line | Sandringham |
Number of platforms | 2 |
Number of tracks | 2 |
Station status | Unmanned station |
Station facilities, connecting transport and timetables |
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Melway map of station | |
Google map of station | Not available |
Zone location | Zone 2 |
Hampton is a railway station in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located in the suburb of Hampton, on the Sandringham railway line. It is in Metcard Zone 2.
Hampton station is unmanned.
[edit] Location
The station is located at the western end of the Hampton Street level crossing. The New Street hand gates are located at the UP end of the station.
[edit] Facilities
The station consists of two side platforms. Platform 1 contains a large brick building while platform 2 contains a small brick 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.
Both platforms can be accessed via Hampton Street.
[edit] History
Hampton station originally opened on 2 September 1887. It was renamed to Retreat in October 1887 and was renamed to Hampton again in 1889.
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