Westgarth railway station, Melbourne

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Westgarth
Station information

Code	WTG
Distance from Flinders St	6.3km
Line	Hurstbridge
Number of platforms	2
Number of tracks	2
Station status	Unmanned station
Station facilities, connecting transport and timetables	Link
Melway map of station	Not available
Google map of station	Link
Zone location	1

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

Westgrath station is unmanned.

[edit] Location

The station is located at the northern end of the Westgarth Street level crossing. Tram route 86 is a short walk from the station.

[edit] Facilities

The station consists of two side platforms. Platform 1 contains a large weatherboard building while platform 2 contains a semi-large 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. A footbridge is located at the DOWN end of the station.

Both platforms can be accessed via Westgarth Street.

[edit] History

Westgarth station opened on Tuesday, 8th May 1888 as Westgarth Street. It was later renamed to Northcote South in 1888 before being renamed again to Westgarth in 1906.