Mooroolbark
PTV commuter rail station
Westbound view from Platform 1 in November 2021
General information
LocationBrice Avenue,
Mooroolbark, Victoria 3138
Shire of Yarra Ranges
Australia
Coordinates37°47′05″S 145°18′45″E / 37.7847°S 145.3125°E / -37.7847; 145.3125
Owned byVicTrack
Operated byMetro Trains
Line(s)Lilydale
Distance34.38 kilometres from
Southern Cross
Platforms2 (1 island, elevated)
Tracks2
ConnectionsList of bus routes in Melbourne Bus
Construction
Structure typeElevated
Parking364
Bicycle facilities8
AccessibleYes—step free access
Other information
StatusOperational, premium station
Station codeMLK
Fare zoneMyki Zone 2
WebsitePublic Transport Victoria
History
Opened10 October 1887; 136 years ago (1887-10-10)
Rebuilt19 November 2021 (LXRP)
ElectrifiedNovember 1925
(1500 V DC overhead)
Passengers
2005–2006554,752[1]
2006–2007591,674[1] Increase 6.65%
2007–2008669,163[1] Increase 13.09%
2008–2009793,851[2] Increase 18.63%
2009–2010794,160[2] Increase 0.03%
2010–2011797,232[2] Increase 0.38%
2011–2012733,013[2] Decrease 8.05%
2012–2013Not measured[2]
2013–2014644,788[2] Decrease 12.03%
2014–2015639,963[1] Decrease 0.74%
2015–2016688,811[2] Increase 7.63%
2016–2017652,036[2] Decrease 5.33%
2017–2018707,345[2] Increase 8.48%
2018–2019722,154[2] Increase 2.09%
2019–2020568,300[2] Decrease 21.3%
2020–2021197,000[2] Decrease 65.33%
2021–2022213,050[3] Increase 8.14%
Services
Preceding station Railways in Melbourne Metro Trains Following station
Croydon
towards Flinders Street or Ringwood
 Lilydale line Lilydale
Terminus
Track layout
Legend
to Croydon
Burshy Creek
1
2
Creek
to Lilydale

Mooroolbark railway station is a commuter railway station on the Lilydale line, serving the eastern Melbourne suburb of Mooroolbark, Victoria, Australia. Mooroolbark is a premium status elevated structure station featuring two platforms on one island platform. The station opened on 10 October 1887, with the current rail-over-road structure opened on 19 November 2021 as part of railway redevelopment works.[4]

A crossover is located at the up end of the station, which allows services to terminate and return. Mooroolbark also marks the end of the double track on the Lilydale line.

History

Mooroolbark station opened on 10 October 1887[4] and, like the suburb itself, is named after an Indigenous word meaning 'red earth'.[5] The name came from a cattle run that leased to John Gardiner, with the land stretching from Brushy Creek to Olinda.[5]

In 1949, flashing light signals were provided at the former Manchester Road level crossing, which was located at the up end of the station.[4]

In 1981, a number of sidings at the station were abolished. In 1983, boom barriers were provided at the level crossing.[4] In 1985, the former ground-level Platform 2 was provided, along with new track which allowed down trains to enter the platform.[6][7][8] This was in conjunction with the provision of automatic signalling between Mooroolbark and Lilydale.[8]

In June 2001, Mooroolbark was upgraded to a premium station.[4]

In October 2013, three small shelters were provided at the ends of both former ground level platforms. Platform 1 had shelters at each end, while Platform 2 had one at the down (Lilydale) end. Both platforms also had a raised section installed, reducing the need for a wheelchair ramp to be used.

In 2015, the Level Crossing Removal Authority announced the removal of the Manchester Road level crossing.[9] In 2020, work commenced on the project, with a rail-over-road configuration. The project was scheduled to be completed by 2022, however, on 19 November 2021, the rebuilt station opened to passengers.[10]

The original 1887 station building, removed as part of the level crossing removal, was relocated to the Lilydale campus of Box Hill Institute for restoration. It will be moved to Tarrawarra railway station on the Yarra Valley Railway.[11]

Platforms and services

Mooroolbark has one island platform with two faces. It is served by Lilydale line trains.[12]

Platform 1:

Platform 2:

Transport links

Ventura Bus Lines operates four routes via Mooroolbark station, under contract to Public Transport Victoria:

Gallery

References

  1. ^ a b c d Estimated Annual Patronage by Network Segment Financial Year 2005-2006 to 2018-19 Archived 17 April 2022 at the Wayback Machine Department of Transport
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Railway station and tram stop patronage in Victoria for 2008-2021 Archived 17 December 2022 at the Wayback Machine Philip Mallis
  3. ^ Annual metropolitan train station patronage (station entries) Archived 6 March 2023 at the Wayback Machine Data Vic
  4. ^ a b c d e "Mooroolbark". vicsig.net. Archived from the original on 16 May 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Mooroolbark". Victorian Places. Archived from the original on 6 January 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  6. ^ "Ringwood East to Lilydale". Victorian Railways Signalling Diagram No 14’82. www.signaldiagramsandphotos.com. Archived from the original on 11 July 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  7. ^ "Ringwood East to Lilydale". The Met Signalling Diagram No 57’85. www.signaldiagramsandphotos.com. Archived from the original on 12 July 2018. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  8. ^ a b Works. Australian Railway Historical Society (Victorian Division). November 1985. p. 344. ISSN 0310-7477.
  9. ^ "Projects in planning". levelcrossings.vic.gov.au. Archived from the original on 13 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  10. ^ "Countdown continues: level crossings 48 and 49 gone for good". Level Crossing Removal Project. Archived from the original on 19 November 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  11. ^ "Pakenham jewellery recycled for tourist railway". Rail Express. 27 September 2023.
  12. ^ "Lilydale Line". Public Transport Victoria.
  13. ^ "675 Chirnside Park - Mooroolbark via Manchester Road". Public Transport Victoria.
  14. ^ "680 Lilydale - Mooroolbark via Lilydale East Estate & Lakeview Estate". Public Transport Victoria. Archived from the original on 16 April 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  15. ^ "FlexiRide Croydon". Public Transport Victoria. Archived from the original on 16 April 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  16. ^ "FlexiRide Mooroolbark". Public Transport Victoria. Archived from the original on 16 April 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.

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