Newmarket railway station, Melbourne
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| Code | NKT |
| Distance from Flinders St | 5.6 km |
| Line | Broadmeadows, Flemington Racecourse |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Number of tracks | 2 |
| Station status | Host Station |
| Station facilities, connecting transport and timetables |
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| Melway map of station | Link |
| Google map of station | Not available |
| Zone location | '1' |
Newmarket is a railway station in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located in the suburb of Flemington, on the Broadmeadows railway line. It is in Metcard Zone 1.
Newmarket is classed as a Host Station.
[edit] Location
The station is located at the northern end of the Racecourse Road rail overpass. Tram route 57 is a short walk from the station.
[edit] Facilities
The station consists of two elevated side platforms. Platform 1 contains a large red brick building while platform 2 contains a semi-large red 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. A subway is located underneath the station.
Both platforms can be accessed via Racecourse Road.
[edit] History
Newmarket station originally opened on 1 November 1860.
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| Broadmeadows line | ||||
| Previous Station | Kensington → | | | → Ascot Vale | Next Station |
| Flemington Racecourse line | ||||
| Previous Station | Kensington → | | | → Showgrounds | Next Station |
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