Mooroolbark railway station is located on the Lilydale line in Victoria, Australia. It serves the eastern Melbourne suburb of Mooroolbark, and opened on 10 October 1887.[1]

Mooroolbark
PTV commuter rail station
Westbound view from Platform 1 in November 2021
General information
Location	Brice Avenue, Mooroolbark, Victoria 3138 Shire of Yarra Ranges Australia
Coordinates	37°47′05″S 145°18′45″E
Owned by	VicTrack
Operated by	Metro Trains
Line(s)	Lilydale
Distance	34.38 kilometres from Southern Cross
Platforms	2 (1 island, elevated)
Tracks	2
Connections	Bus
Construction
Structure type	Elevated
Parking	364
Bicycle facilities	8
Disabled access	Yes—step free access
Other information
Status	Premium Station
Station code	MLK
Fare zone	Myki Zone 2
Website	Public Transport Victoria
History
Opened	10 October 1887; 135 years ago (1887-10-10)
Rebuilt	19 November 2021 (Level Crossing Removal Project)
Electrified	1500 V DC overhead (November 1925)
Services
Preceding station 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

There is a crossover at the up end of the station, which allows services to terminate there. The station also marks the end of the double track on the Lilydale line.

In 1949, flashing light signals were provided at the former Manchester Road level crossing at the up end of the station, with boom barriers provided in 1983.[1] In 1981, a number of sidings at the station were abolished.[1]

The former ground-level Platform 2 was provided in 1985, along with new track which allowed down trains to enter the platform.[2][3][4] That was in conjunction with the provision of automatic signalling between Mooroolbark and Lilydale.[4]

In October 2013, three small shelters were built 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.[5] Work commenced in 2020, with a rail-over-road configuration. The project was scheduled to be completed by 2022, but the rebuilt station reopened to passengers on 19 November 2021.[6]

Platforms and services

Mooroolbark has one island platform with two faces. It is served by Lilydale line trains.[7]

Platforms 1:

•  Lilydale line  all stations and limited stops services to Flinders Street, Ringwood and Lilydale

Platforms 2:

•  Lilydale line  services to Lilydale

Transport links

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

•  675 : to Chirnside Park Shopping Centre[8]
•  680 : to Lilydale station[9]
•  FlexiRide Croydon [10]
•  FlexiRide Mooroolbark [10]

Gallery

• 
  Former ground level station forecourt and Platform 1 entrance, March 2015, following a 2014 upgrade
• 
  Westbound view from Platform 2, November 2021

References

External links

• Melway map at street-directory.com.au