Westona

Station information
Code	WTO
Distance from Flinders St	19.8 km
Line	Werribee
Number of platforms	2
Number of tracks	2
Station status	Unmanned station
Station facilities, connecting transport and timetables	Link
Melway map of station
Google map of station	Not available
Zone location	1+2 overlap

Entrance to Westona railway station

Westona is a railway station in Melbourne, Victoria, located in the suburb of Altona, on the Werribee railway line. It is in Metcard Zones 1+2 overlap. Trains to and from Werribee cross here due to the single track between Altona Junction and Laverton. Image File history File links MetlinkSignBase_313. ... Image File history File links Westona-station-building. ... 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 Werribee railway line is a suburban railway in Melbourne, Australia. ... 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 Westona-station-entrance. ... Image File history File links Westona-station-entrance. ... 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 ) 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. ... Main street of Altona Altona Beach and Pier P.A. Burns Reserve and Altona Coastal Park shoreline Altona is a western suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ... The Werribee 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. ... Werribee is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ... Laverton is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ...

Westona station is unmanned.

Location

The station is located at the eastern end of the Maidstone Street level crossing. Shops are located near the station.

Facilities

The station consists of two platforms, in an island format. The island platform contains a large brick building. A large Metcard machine is located at the entrance to the platforms, which is able to dispense most ticketing options available and also accept notes and coins. 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. ...

The platform can be accessed via Maidstone Street.

History

Westona station originally opened on Monday, 21st January 1985 as part of the new extension linking Altona with Laverton. 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...