Miranda
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| Station code | MIJ |
| Suburb | South Miranda |
| Street(s) | Kiora Rd |
| Distance from Central Station | 29.51 km |
| Altitude (above sea level) | ? m |
| Types of stopping trains | Suburban all stops |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Number of tracks | 2 |
| Platform arrangement | 1 Island |
| Type of station | Ground |
| Ticket barriers | No |
| Transfers available | Bus |
| Disabled access | Yes |
| Station facilities | Link |
Miranda is a CityRail railway station on the Cronulla branch line of Sydney's Illawara line. Located in the Sydney suburb of Miranda, it serves a residential area and the Sutherland Shire's main shopping centre Westfield Shoppingtown Miranda (known locally as "Miranda Fair"). It has an island platform.
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Platforms/Service
Miranda railway station is served by four trains per hour (two in the direction of Cronulla and two in the direction of the City) for most of the time, with additional trains at weekday peak hours. Platform 1:
- Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line - all stations and limited stops services to Hurstville, Central and Bondi Junction.
Platform 2:
- Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line - all stations services to Cronulla.
Access
In the past, Miranda station had a ramp connected to the streets on either side. The station has since been renovated with new stairs and lifts providing Easy Access for wheelchairs.
History
Miranda station opened in 1939, when the residential area was first being developed. The line through Miranda was single track at that time and was duplicated in about 1980.
Transport Links
Sydney Buses runs three routes via Miranda station:
- Route 474 - Operates School Days Only - Ramsgate via Caringbah, Taren Point.
- Route 477 - Rockdale station via Taren Point, Sans Souci, Ramsgate,Kogarah.
- Route 478 - Weekdays(Monday to Friday)of peak hour services extend only - Rockdale station via Ramsgate, Monterey, Brighton-Le-Sands.
Gallery
 Platform 1 at Miranda Station looking towards Caringbah and Cronulla. |
 Miranda Station staircase towards the platform. |
 Miranda platform sign |
Neighbouring stations
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(Cronulla Branch) |
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External links
- Miranda railway station, Sydney is at coordinates Coordinates:
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