Prahran railway station, Melbourne

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Prahran
Station information
Code PRA
Distance from Flinders St 5.5 km
Line Sandringham
Number of platforms 2
Number of tracks 2
Station status Host Station
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Zone location 1

Prahran is a railway station in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located in the suburb of Prahran, on the Sandringham railway line. It is in Metcard Zone 1.

Prahran is classed as a Host Station.

[edit] Location

The station is located at the southern end of the Greville Street level crossing. Famous Chapel Street is a short walk from the station.

[edit] Facilities

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

[edit] History

Prahran station originally opened on Saturday, 22nd December 1860 as Greville Street. It was later renamed to Prahran in 1867.

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