Jewell railway station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jewell
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Southbound view from Platform 1 in November 2007
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| Location | Wilson Avenue, Brunswick Australia |
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| Coordinates | 37°46′30″S 144°57′31″E / 37.7750°S 144.9587°E | ||||||||||
| Owned by | VicTrack | ||||||||||
| Operated by | Metro Trains Melbourne | ||||||||||
| Line(s) | Upfield | ||||||||||
| Distance | 6.50 kilometres from Southern Cross | ||||||||||
| Platforms | 2 side | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
| Connections | Bus Tram |
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| Structure type | Ground | ||||||||||
| Disabled access | Yes | ||||||||||
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| Status | Unstaffed station | ||||||||||
| Station code | JWL | ||||||||||
| Fare zone | Myki zone 1 | ||||||||||
| Website | Public Transport Victoria | ||||||||||
| History | |||||||||||
| Opened | 9 September 1884 | ||||||||||
| Electrified | Yes | ||||||||||
| Previous names | South Brunswick | ||||||||||
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Jewell railway station is a train station in Brunswick, a northern suburb of Melbourne, Australia. It is part of the Upfield railway line.
The station first opened on 9 September 1884. Back then, it was called South Brunswick. It was renamed Jewell on 1 February 1954. This new name was chosen to honour James Jewell. He was an important politician who represented the Brunswick area in the State Parliament for many years, from 1910 to 1949.
Next to Platform 1, you can see an old building that used to be a goods shed. There's also an old signal box at the northern end of the station. These buildings, along with the old level crossing gates, are considered important historical sites.
In August 1998, a road crossing at Barkly Street, near the station, was closed to cars.
In 2012, the company that owns the station, VicTrack, announced plans to make the station area better. They wanted to fix up the station and add new shops and homes nearby. They asked local people for their ideas, and many said they wanted better safety and easier access to the station.
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Platforms and Train Services
Jewell station has two side platforms. These are platforms where you wait for the train on the side of the tracks. The station is used by Metro Trains for services on the Upfield railway line.
Platform 1
- This platform is for trains heading towards Flinders Street in the city. These trains stop at all stations along the way.
Platform 2
- This platform is for trains heading towards Upfield. These trains also stop at all stations.
Getting Around: Other Transport Options
Jewell station is a great spot because you can easily connect to other types of transport.
Bus Services
Dysons operates one bus route that goes past Jewell station:
- Route 509: This bus travels between Brunswick West and Barkly Square Shopping Centre.
Tram Services
Yarra Trams operates one tram route near Jewell station:
- Route 19: This tram goes from Coburg North all the way to Elizabeth Street in the city centre.
Gallery
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Entrance to Platform 1 in November 2007
