Mitcham railway station, Melbourne
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| Station information | |
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| Code | MCH |
| Distance from Flinders St |
21.2 km |
| Lines | Lilydale, Belgrave |
| # Platforms | 2 |
| # Tracks | 2 |
| Status | Premium station |
| Metlink profile | Link |
| Google map | Link |
| Metcard Zone | 2 |
Mitcham is a railway station in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located in the suburb of Mitcham, on the Lilydale and Belgrave railway lines. It is in Metcard Zone 2.
Mitcham is classed as a Premium Station.
[edit] Location
The station is located at the western end of the Mitcham Road level crossing and between Calcutta Street and Colombo Street. Shops are located near the station.
[edit] Facilities
The station consists of two side platforms. Platform 1 contains a large brick building with an enclosed waiting room and a ticket office inside, while platform 2 contains a small brick building. A large Metcard machine is located inside the waiting room, 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 crossover and siding are located at the UP end of the station which allows Mitcham to be used as a terminus when necessary although it is rarely used as such.
Both platforms can be accessed via Calcutta Street and Colombo Street.
[edit] History
Mitcham station originally opened on Monday, 25th December 1882.
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