Red Cliffs railway station
Red Cliffs | |
|---|---|
 Red Cliffs station, demolished in 2011. | |
| General information | |
| Coordinates | 34°18′28″S 142°11′10″E / 34.3077°S 142.1861°E |
| Line(s) | Mildura |
| Platforms | 1 |
| Tracks | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Closed |
| History | |
| Opened | 1920 |
| Closed | 12 September 1993 |
Red Cliffs is a closed railway station in the town of Red Cliffs, on the Mildura line, in Victoria, Australia. It was established as a passenger station in 1920, with a loop siding also being provided around this time. In 1922, a railmotor service commenced between Mildura and Red Cliffs, with a railmotor turntable provided by this time. The service ended in 1928.[1] In April 1924, the Red Cliffs – Werrimull line opened, heading west, and was later extended to Meringur and Morkalla.
By 1938, the station had a 4 road yard with a goods shed, private sidings serving a fruit co-op, and the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission of Victoria. A new station building and platform were also provided, on a site closer to Melbourne.[1] In 1988, the line from Meringur was closed.[2] A number of track alterations took place in 1991,[3] and two years later, in 1993, the interlocking was abolished, and the station became a plain siding.[1]
Demolition of station building
In 2011, permission was given to VicTrack to carry out demolition works on the existing station building, much to local protests and disputes. This has been completed as of April 2011, with the passenger platform being retained however.
References
- ^ a b c "Victorian Station Histories: Redcliffs - Mildura" (PDF). www.vrhistory.com. Retrieved 2008-05-20.
- ^ "VR History". www.victorianrailways.net. Retrieved 2008-05-20.
- ^ "Works". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society. October 1991. p. 338.