Kerang railway station

Kerang

Kerang railway station platform in June 2015
Location Boundary Street, Kerang
Coordinates 35°43′59″S 143°55′27″E / 35.7330°S 143.9243°E / -35.7330; 143.9243Coordinates: 35°43′59″S 143°55′27″E / 35.7330°S 143.9243°E / -35.7330; 143.9243
Owned by VicTrack
Operated by V/Line
Line(s) Yungera
Distance 288.89 kilometres from Southern Cross
Platforms 1
Tracks 4
Construction
Structure type Ground
Disabled access Yes
Other information
Status Staffed
Station code KER
Fare zone Myki zone 25
Website Public Transport Victoria
Services
Preceding station   V/Line   Following station
Bendigo line
Terminus

Kerang railway station is located on the Yungera line in Victoria, Australia. It serves the town of Kerang.[1] A disused goods shed and silos exist opposite the station.

Kerang was once the junction station to the former rail lines to Koondrook and to Stony Crossing.

Disused station Macorna is located between Kerang and Pyramid, while demolished station Lake Boga was located between Kerang and Swan Hill.

Kerang train crash

On 5 June 2007, a fatal crash occurred between a train and a semi-trailer at a level crossing north of Kerang. Eleven people died, all of whom were passengers.

Platforms & services

View of station building in June 2015.

Kerang has one platform. It is serviced by V/Line Swan Hill line services.[2]

Platforms 1:

Transport links

Kerang is also served by V/Line Bendigo to Swan Hill and Mildura road coach services.[2][3]

References

  1. Kerang Vicsig
  2. 1 2 Swan Hill - Melbourne timetable Public Transport Victoria
  3. Mildura - Melbourne timetable Public Transport Victoria

External links

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