Creswick railway station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Creswick
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| PTV regional rail station | ||
Train on station platform, looking south in 2010
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| Location | Lewers Street Creswick, Victoria 3363 Australia |
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| Coordinates | 37°25′26″S 143°53′17″E / 37.4239°S 143.8880°E | |
| Owned by | VicTrack | |
| Operated by | V/Line | |
| Line(s) | Mildura | |
| Distance | 174.48 kilometres from Southern Cross | |
| Platforms | 1 | |
| Tracks | 1 | |
| Train operators | V/Line | |
| Construction | ||
| Structure type | At-grade | |
| Disabled access | Yes | |
| Other information | ||
| Status | Operational, unstaffed | |
| Station code | CWK | |
| History | ||
| Opened | 1874 | |
| Electrified | No | |
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| 1874 | Opened | |
| 12 September 1993 | Closed | |
| 25 July 2010 | Reopened | |
| Services | ||
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Creswick railway station is a train station in Victoria, Australia. It is located on the Mildura line and serves the town of Creswick. The station first opened way back in 1874.
However, the station closed on 12 September 1993. This happened when the train service called The Vinelander stopped running. Instead, people had to use road coaches. Luckily, Creswick station reopened on 25 July 2010. This was when passenger train services started again to Maryborough.
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What Does Creswick Station Look Like?
Creswick station has one main platform where people wait for trains. This platform is on the eastern side of the railway line. There is a steel shelter to keep passengers out of the rain or sun.
On the western side of the tracks, you can see the original station building. This old building is very special because it is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. This means it's an important historical site. There's also an old signal box nearby. To get from one side of the tracks to the other, there's a special walkway called a pedestrian subway that goes underneath the railway lines. You can also spot an old goods shed at the station, but trains no longer use it.
Building a New Platform
When train services were planned to return in 2010, the government decided to build a brand new platform. This was because it was too expensive to make the old platform suitable for wheelchairs. The new platform makes it easier for everyone to use the station.
Future Plans for the Old Building
In 2010, people living in Creswick had a great idea. They suggested turning the old, unused station building into a community hub. This would be a place for local people to gather and do activities. Both the Hepburn Shire Council and VicTrack supported this idea.
Train Services at Creswick
Creswick station has one platform for trains. It is used by V/Line services on the Maryborough line.
Platform 1:
Getting Around: Transport Links
Besides trains, Creswick is also connected by V/Line road coaches. These bus services travel from Ballarat to Donald, offering more ways to travel.
