Prahran railway station, Melbourne
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Code | PRA |
Distance from Flinders St | 5.5 km |
Line | Sandringham |
Number of platforms | 2 |
Number of tracks | 2 |
Station status | Host Station |
Station facilities, connecting transport and timetables |
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Google map of station | Not available |
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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