Red Cliffs railway station

Red Cliffs
Red Cliffs station, demolished in 2011
Coordinates	34°18′28″S 142°11′10″E / 34.3077°S 142.1861°E / -34.3077; 142.1861Coordinates: 34°18′28″S 142°11′10″E / 34.3077°S 142.1861°E / -34.3077; 142.1861
Line(s)	Mildura
Platforms	1
Tracks	1
Other information
Status	Closed
History
Opened	1920
Closed	12 September 1993

Red Cliffs is a closed railway station in the town Red Cliffs on the Mildura railway line in Victoria, Australia. Red Cliffs station was established as a passenger station in 1920, a loop siding also being provided at this time. In 1922 a railmotor service commenced between Mildura station and Red Cliffs, with a railmotor turntable provided by this time. The service ended in 1928.^[1] In April 1924 the Red Cliffs - Werrimull line was opened headed west, being later extended to Meringur and Morkalla.

By 1938 the station had a 4 road yard with goods shed, and private sidings serving a fruit co-op and the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission of Victoria. A new station building and platform were also provided this year, on a site closer to Melbourne.^[1] In 1988 the line from Meringur was closed.^[2] In 1993 the interlocking was abolished and the station became a plain siding.^[1]

Demolition of station building

In 2011, permission was given to VicTrack to carry out demolition works on the existing station building, much to local protests and disputes. This has been completed as of April 2011 with the passenger platform being retained however.

References

External links

• Melway