Benalla is a railway station on the North East railway in the city of Benalla, Victoria, Australia. Located at the Midland Highway level crossing close to the centre of town, the station is served by both V/Line Albury-Wodonga line and NSW TrainLink Melbourne - Sydney passenger services. Travel time to Melbourne is about two and a half hours.FacilitiesThe main station platform is located on the west standard gauge line, with a brick station building located in the centre. A goods shed and sidings are to the west, while the platform on the parallel standard gauge is located along the street side, with a road over bridge to the north providing station access.The former locomotive depot was located to the north, as is a crossing loop. The station is an important junction in north eastern Victoria, with the Oaklands line towards Yarrawonga branches off and heads north; it was also a junction to the now closed Tatong line.The station has seen many interesting occasions including, the famous Kelly Gang, Royal Tours, as well as hosting the Flying Scotsman during its visit in 1988, and a 2006 freight train derailment. It is one of the oldest country stations in the state once boasting a bar and restaurant for rail travellers.
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