Jewell railway station
Jewell | |||||||||||
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 Southbound view from Platform 1 in November 2007 | |||||||||||
| Location | Wilson Avenue, Brunswick | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 37°46′30″S 144°57′31″E / 37.7750°S 144.9587°ECoordinates: 37°46′30″S 144°57′31″E / 37.7750°S 144.9587°E | ||||||||||
| Owned by | VicTrack | ||||||||||
| Operated by | Metro | ||||||||||
| Line(s) | Upfield | ||||||||||
| Distance | 6.50 kilometres from Southern Cross | ||||||||||
| Platforms | 2 side | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
| Connections |
Bus Tram | ||||||||||
| Construction | |||||||||||
| Structure type | Ground | ||||||||||
| Other information | |||||||||||
| Status | Unstaffed station | ||||||||||
| Station code | JWL | ||||||||||
| Fare zone | Myki zone 1 | ||||||||||
| Website | Public Transport Victoria | ||||||||||
| History | |||||||||||
| Opened | 9 September 1884 | ||||||||||
| Electrified | Yes | ||||||||||
| Services | |||||||||||
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Jewell railway station is located on the Upfield line in Victoria, Australia. It serves the northern Melbourne suburb of Brunswick opening on 9 September 1884 as South Brunswick, being renamed Jewell on 1 February 1954 after a long-serving member of the State Parliament, James Jewell, who represented the Brunswick electorate from 1910 to 1949.[1][2] Jewell is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.[3]
A disused goods shed sits next to the Platform 1 entrance, whilst a disused signal box is located next to the Union Street level crossing.
In June 2012, VicTrack announced its intention to revamp the station as part of a mixed development that could include station restoration, enhanced open space, and a new commercial and residential development adjacent on the eastern side. A program of community consultation was undertaken to find out local people's priorities for any alterations. Safety and better access were identified the main concerns. VicTrack is to seek interest from developers in 2013.[4]
Platforms & services
Jewell has two side platforms. It is serviced by Metro Trains' Upfield line services.[5]
Platform 1:
- Upfield line: all stations services to Flinders Street
Platform 2:
- Upfield line: all stations services to Upfield
Transport links
Moonee Valley Coaches operates one route via Jewell station:
- 506: Moonee Valley Junction - Westgarth station[6]
Yarra Trams operate one service via Jewell station:
- 19: Elizabeth Street - North Coburg[7]
References
- ↑ Jewell Vicsig
- ↑ "Jewell, James Robert". Re-Member (former members). Parliament of Victoria. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
- ↑ Jewell Signal Box, Gates & Station Department of the Environment
- ↑ Merrett, Melissa (2012-12-04). "Commuters want Brunswick's Jewell to shine". Moreland Leader. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
- ↑ Upfield Line timetable Public Transport Victoria
- ↑ Route 506 Moonee Ponds - Westgarth timetable Public Transport Victoria
- ↑ Route 19 North Coburg - City Elizabeth St timetable Public Transport Victoria
External links
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Media related to Jewell railway station, Melbourne at Wikimedia Commons - Melway