Avenel railway station, Victoria

Avenel railway station is located on the North East line, in Victoria, Australia. It serves the town of Avenel, and opened on 20 November 1872.

The station is now under the care of a group of local volunteers, who meet every Friday morning to maintain the station and surrounding gardens. They have also restored the building, including the McKenzie & Holland lever frame.

History
Avenel station opened with the line on 20 November 1872, with a 200 ft long platform, temporary station buildings, and a large goods shed. In 1875, the goods shed was destroyed by fire, and was replaced following year. A permanent station building was provided in 1881, which had been replaced by the 1970s.

Platform 1, which faced the former broad gauge track on the eastern side, was originally on a loop siding off the main line, with the main line slewed to its present location during rationalisation of the yard.

During July 1997, a number of roads were abolished, as well as all signals, effectively leaving Avenel as a "through" station.

As part of the North East Rail Revitalisation Project, a second platform was constructed on the 1960s built standard gauge line, in conjunction with the standard gauge conversion of the existing broad gauge track. It was completed in August 2010.

Former station Mangalore was located between Avenel and Seymour, while Monea, Locksley, Longwood and Creighton stations were located between Avenel and Euroa.

Platforms & services
Avenel has two side platforms. It is serviced by V/Line Albury line services.

Platform 1:
 * Albury line: V/Line services to Southern Cross

Platform 2:
 * Albury line: V/Line services to Albury