Tyabb railway station
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Tyabb railway station is a commuter railway station on the Stony Point line, part of the Melbourne railway network. It serves the town of Tyabb in Victoria, Australia. Tyabb is a ground level unstaffed station, featuring one side platform. It opened on 10 September 1889, with the current station provided in 1986. It initially closed on 22 June 1981, then reopened on 27 September 1984.<ref name="vicsigtyabb">Template:Cite web</ref>
History
Tyabb station opened on 10 September 1889, when the railway line from Baxter was extended to Hastings.<ref name=vicsigtyabb/> Like the town itself, the station has an Aboriginal name meaning 'waterholes' or 'mudhole'.<ref name="vptyabb">Template:Cite web</ref>
Signals were once provided at the station, however they were abolished in 1947.<ref name=vicsigtyabb/>
In 1966, flashing light signals were provided at the Mornington–Tyabb Road level crossing, located nearby in the down direction of the station.<ref name="somersaultjan92">Template:Cite magazine</ref>
On 22 June 1981, the passenger service between Frankston and Stony Point was withdrawn and replaced with a bus service.<ref name=vicsigtyabb/> On 16 September 1984, promotional trips for the reopening of the line began and,<ref name="newsrailnov84">Template:Cite magazine</ref> on 27 September of that year, the passenger service was reinstated.<ref name=vicsigtyabb/>
Until February 1986, the station consisted of a waiting room, basic toilets and a ticket office.<ref name="newsrailjun86">Template:Cite book</ref><ref name="stationspast">Template:Cite web</ref> As part of a government rationalisation of public transport, these facilities were no longer deemed necessary, and the buildings were demolished and replaced with the current shelters.<ref name=newsrailjun86/>
In 2008, boom barriers were provided at the Mornington–Tyabb Road level crossing.<ref name="somersaultmar08">Template:Cite magazine</ref><ref name="newsrailapr08">Template:Cite magazine</ref>
Platforms and services
Tyabb has one platform. It is serviced by Metro Trains' Stony Point line services.<ref>Template:Cite PTV route</ref>
| colspan="5" style="background:#Template:Rcr;background-image: linear-gradient(to right, #Template:Rcr); " |Tyabb platform arrangement | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform | Line | Destination | Service Type |
| 1 | Template:Color box | Frankston, Stony Point | All stations |
Transport links
Ventura Bus Lines operates two routes via Tyabb station, under contract to Public Transport Victoria:
- Template:Color box: Frankston station – Flinders<ref>Template:Cite PTV route</ref>
- Template:Color box: Frankston station – Hastings<ref>Template:Cite PTV route</ref>
References
External links
- Melway map at street-directory.com.au