North Brighton railway station, Melbourne

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North Brighton
Station information

Code	NBN
Distance from Flinders St	12 km
Line	Sandringham
Number of platforms	2
Number of tracks	2
Station status	Host Station
Station facilities, connecting transport and timetables	Link
Melway map of station
Google map of station	Not available
Zone location	1+2 Overlap

North Brighton is a railway station in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located in the suburb of Brighton, on the Sandringham railway line. It is in Metcard Zones 1+2 overlap.

North Brighton is classed as a Host Station.

[edit] Location

The station is located at the northern end of the Bay Street level crossing. Shops are located near the station.

[edit] Facilities

The station consists of two side platforms. Platform 1 contains a large brick building while platform 2 contains a semi-large 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 Bay Street.

[edit] History

North Brighton station originally opened on 19 December 1859 as Bay Street. It was later renamed to North Brighton in 1867 before being renamed again to Brighton in 1908. It was renamed to North Brighton again in 1920.