Highett railway station, Melbourne
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Station information | |
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Code | HIG |
Distance from Flinders St | 18.8 km |
Line | Frankston |
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 | Link |
Google map of station | Not available |
Zone location | 2 |
Highett is a railway station in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located in the suburb of Highett, on the Frankston railway line. It is in Metcard Zone 2.
Highett station is unmanned.
[edit] Location
The station is located at the northern end of the Highett Road level crossing. Shops are located near the station,
[edit] Facilities
The station consists of two side platforms. Platform 1 contains a large weatherboard building while platform 2 contains a small weatherboard 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 Highett Road.
[edit] History
Highett station originally opened on 19 December 1881 as Highett Road. It was later renamed to Highett in 1885.
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