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Encyclopedia > Croydon railway station, Melbourne
Croydon
Station information
Code CDN
Distance from Flinders St 29.8 km
Line Lilydale
Number of platforms 2
Number of tracks 2
Station status Premium Station
Station facilities,
connecting transport
and timetables
Link
Melway map of station Not available
Google map of station Link
Zone location 3
View of the enclosed waiting room on Platform 1
View of the enclosed waiting room on Platform 1

Croydon is a railway station in Melbourne, Victoria, located in the suburb of Croydon, on the Lilydale railway line. It is in Metcard Zone 3. Image File history File links MetlinkSignBase_313. ... Image File history File links Croydon-station-platform. ... Flinders Street Station (frequently just called Flinders Street; the context indicates whether the station or the street is being specified) is the central railway station of the suburban rail network of Melbourne, Australia. ... The Lilydale railway line is a suburban railway in Melbourne, Australia. ... A premium station is a railway station in Melbournes Metlink system that has: staff from first to last train who will sell you all ticket types and concession cards an enclosed waiting area open toilet facilities electronic, up-to-the-minute next train information The five City Loop stations... Melway (usually The Melways) is the most ubiquitous street directory for Melbourne, Australia, and its immediate surrounds. ... Screenshot of Google Maps showing a route from Toronto to Ottawa on the 400-Series highways. ... Image File history File links Croydon1. ... Image File history File links Croydon1. ... Passengers bustle around the typical grand edifice of Londons Broad Street Station in 1865. ... Melbournes Yarra River is popular area for walking, jogging, cycling and relaxing on the banks with a picnic Melbourne (pronounced either or [1]) is the second most populous city in Australia with a metropolitan area population of approximately 3. ... Emblems: Pink heath (floral)Weedy Seadragon (Aquatic) helmeted honeyeater (bird) Leadbeaters possum (faunal) Motto: Peace and Prosperity Slogan or Nickname: Garden State, The Place To Be, On The Move Other Australian states and territories Capital Melbourne Government Const. ... Croydon is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ... The Lilydale railway line is a suburban railway in Melbourne, Australia. ... Metcard is the ticket used to access public transport in Melbourne, Australia (under the moniker Metlink). It is a universal ticket which allows commuters to ride on the citys trains, trams, and buses. ...


Croydon is a Premium Station, meaning that its staffed from first to last train.. A premium station is a railway station in Melbournes Metlink system that has: staff from first to last train who will sell you all ticket types and concession cards an enclosed waiting area open toilet facilities electronic, up-to-the-minute next train information The five City Loop stations...


Location

The station is located in between Wicklow Avenue and Railway Drive. Shops are located near the station.


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. Metcard is the ticket used to access public transport in Melbourne, Australia (under the moniker Metlink). It is a universal ticket which allows commuters to ride on the citys trains, trams, and buses. ...


Both platforms can be accessed via Wicklow Avenue and Railway Drive.


History

Croydon station originally opened on Friday, 1st December 1882 as Warrandyte. It was later renamed to Croydon in 1884. 1882 (MDCCCLXXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar. ... 1884 (MDCCCLXXXIV) is a leap year starting on Tuesday (click on link to calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Thursday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ...

Station Navigation
Lilydale line
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