Mitcham railway station, Melbourne

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Station information
Code MCH
Distance from
Flinders St
21.2 km
Lines Lilydale,
Belgrave
# Platforms 2
# Tracks 2
Status Premium station
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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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