Kensington

Station information
Code	KEN
Distance from Flinders St	4.7 km
Line	Broadmeadows, Flemington Racecourse
Number of platforms	2
Number of tracks	2
Station status	Unmanned station
Station facilities, connecting transport and timetables	Link
Melway map of station	Link
Google map of station	Not available
Zone location	1

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The station is unmanned.

Location

The station is located at the northern end of the Macaulay Road level crossing. Shops are located near the station.

Facilities

The station consists of two side platforms. Platform 1 has a large old red brick building while platform 2 has a semi-large red brick building. A large Metcard ticket machine is located at the entrance of platform 1, able to dispense most ticketing options available and also accept notes and coins. A small Metcard machine is located on 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 Macaulay Road.

History

Kensington Station opened on Thursday, 1st November 1860. 1860 is the leap year starting on Sunday. ...