Mooroolbark Railway Station
The current rail-over-road Mooroolbark station structure was opened on 19 November 2021, as part of railway redevelopment works, including the Level Crossing Removal Project. A crossover is located at the up end of the station, which allows services to terminate and return. Mooroolbark also marks the end of the double track on the Lilydale line.
History
Mooroolbark station opened on 10 October 1887 and, like the suburb itself, is named after an Indigenous word meaning 'red earth'. The name came from a cattle run that was leased to John Gardiner, with the land stretching from Brushy Creek to Olinda.
In 1949, flashing light signals were provided at the former Manchester Road level crossing, which was located at the up end of the station.
In 1981, a number of sidings at the station were abolished. In 1983, boom barriers were provided at the level crossing. In 1985, the former ground-level Platform 2 was provided, along with new track which allowed down trains to enter the platform. This was in conjunction with the provision of automatic signalling between Mooroolbark and Lilydale.
In June 2001, Mooroolbark was upgraded to a premium station.
In October 2013, three small shelters were provided 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 Project announced the removal of the Manchester Road level crossing. In 2020, work commenced on the project, with a rail-over-road configuration. The project was scheduled to be completed by 2022, however, on 19 November 2021, the rebuilt station opened to passengers.
The original 1887 station building, removed as part of the level crossing removal works, was relocated to the Lilydale campus of Box Hill Institute for restoration. It is scheduled to be moved to Tarrawarra, on the Yarra Valley Railway.
Platforms and services
Mooroolbark has one island platform with two faces. It is served by Lilydale line trains.
Platform 1:
- Lilydale line all stations and limited express services to Flinders Street; all stations services to Lilydale; all stations shuttle services to Ringwood
Platform 2:
- Lilydale line all stations 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
- 680 : to Lilydale station
- FlexiRide Croydon
- FlexiRide Mooroolbark
Gallery
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Former ground level station forecourt, following a 2014 upgrade, building and Platform 1 entrance, March 2015 -
Eastbound view from Platform 1, November 2021 -
Westbound view from Platform 2, November 2021 -
Station concourse and entrance at night,
October 2022 -
Station concourse and entrance at daylight,
April 2023
