Batman railway station, Melbourne
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| Station information | |
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| Code | BAT |
| Distance from Flinders St | 12.5 km |
| Line | Upfield |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Number of tracks | 2 |
| Station status | Unmanned station |
| Station facilities, connecting transport and timetables |
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| Melway map of station | |
| Google map of station | Not available |
| Zone location | 1+2 overlap |
Batman is a railway station in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located in the suburb of North Coburg, on the Upfield railway line. It is in Metcard Zones 1+2 overlap.
Batman station is unmanned.
The station is located at the northern end of the Gaffney Street level crossing. Tram route 19 is a short walk from the station, on Sydney Road.
The station consists of two platforms, in an island format. The island platform contains a large weatherboard building. A large Metcard machine is located at the entrance to platform 1, which is able to dispense most ticketing options available and also accept notes and coins. A disused signal box is located on the DOWN platform.
Both platforms can be accessed via Gaffney Street.
Batman station originally opened on Tuesday, 8th October 1884 as Bell Park. It was later renamed Batman in 1914.
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