Ferntree Gully railway station, Melbourne
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Station information | |
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Code | FTG |
Distance from Flinders St | 34.7 km |
Line | Belgrave |
Number of platforms | 2 |
Number of tracks | 2 |
Station status | Unstaffed Station |
Station facilities, connecting transport and timetables |
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Melway map of station | Link |
Google map of station | Not available |
Zone location | 3 |
Ferntree Gully is a railway station in Melbourne, Victoria, located in the suburb of Frentree Gully, on the Belgrave railway line. It is in Metcard Zone 3.
Frentree Gully station is unmanned.
[edit] Location
The station is located at the northern end of the Alpine Street level crossing and between Station Street and Underwood Road. Shops are located near the station.
[edit] Facilities
The station consists of two side platforms. Platform 1 contains a large fibro building while platform 2 contains a small fibro building. A large Metcard machine is located at the entrance to platform 1, 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.
Both platforms can be accessed via Station Street and Underwood Road.
[edit] History
Ferntree Gully station originally opened on Wednesday, 4th December 1889 as Lower Ferntree Gully. It was renamed to Fern Tree Gully in 1962 before being renamed again to Ferntree Gully in 1972.
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