Kyabram railway station
Kyabram | ||||||||||||||||
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| Line(s) | Toolamba-Echuca | |||||||||||||||
| Platforms | 1 | |||||||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | |||||||||||||||
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| Status | Closed | |||||||||||||||
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| Opened | 19 August 1887 | |||||||||||||||
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Kyabram railway station was opened on Friday, 19 August 1887. It is on the Toolamba–Echuca railway line, in Victoria, Australia.
Status
The line has not been used for passenger services for some time, and even freight movements on this line are running again and have been for some time.[clarification needed]
Infrastructure
The platform at Kyabram still exists in a reasonable condition, with a gravel car park. There is also a siding track still present at this location. Flashing lights were provided at the nearby Albion Street level crossing, located towards Toolamba, in 1972.[1] The former toilet block was demolished in August 1986.[2] The down end crossover points were spiked out of use around this time.[2] In May 1988, the goods platform and storage shed were demolished.[3] A number of sidings were abolished in 1991, including No. 3 road and the stock siding.[4]
References
- ^ "Way and Works". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. April 1973. p. 73.
- ^ a b "Works". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. March 1987. p. 91.
- ^ "General News". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. May 1988. p. 142.
- ^ "Works". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. June 1991. p. 187.
- "Kyabram". Victorian Railway Stations.
- "Infrastructure". VicSig.net.
36°18′37″S 145°02′56″E / 36.31028°S 145.04889°E
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