And another random railway station that I'm reviewing. Well, random is probably not the best word…read moreto describe this as that would involve me getting off the train just to review a railway station, and that isn't something that I am really all that keen to do. However, this station wasn't too bad. It's been renovated and also quite clean, and near some pretty decent shops as well.

Ahhh. Balaclava. I used to love getting on and off the train at Balaclava station. OKay, not the…read morewalk down or up those long ramps, that could be a bit painful. But getting off at Balaclava always felt a bit like being in a rock video. First a couple of orthodox jews would get off, all dressed in black and wearing those awesome hats they wear. Then a tough old lesbian couple. Then maybe a backpacker or two, and then finally me. And I'd maybe stop for a coffee, listening to the relaxing thunder of the trains passing overhead, and I'd be happy.

I do really like a railway station that is surrounded by art, and not the type of art that is…read moregenerally unsolicited (though some of that art is still pretty good mind you). Rather I am talking about art that happens to be commissioned by the local council, and this is definitely one of those stations where this is the case. Mind you, it isn't staffed, and does seem to be rather small, but it is located in a lovely part of Melbourne where if you step off you suddenly discover yourself in a world of wanders. Yeah, this place is actually rather nice to be honest.

Honestly, this is another one of those railway stations that really doesn't impress me all that…read moremuch. Okay, I'm not necessarily going to say that it is a particularly bad station, but it really doesn't have any character that the older stations have, nor does it have the convenience of many of the newer stations. Okay, it is probably more utilitarian than anything, but these 60s stations really don't impress me all that much.

This is basically a university station, namely because it happens to be located right next to a…read moreuniversity. Okay, the trains don't always stop here, and there isn't all that much in the way of facilities, expect for the shopping mall that happen to be located beneath it, and it is a pretty cool shopping mall as well. Oh, and the station buildings are also quite nice.

Like most train stations in Melbourne Glenferrie Station is packed in peak times. CBD workers and…read moreschool children clog the station and the train carriages in the morning and afternoon. The station suffers from enormous numbers of school kids and students from Swinburne, but it isn't really a problem until you get onto the trains. The Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines all come through here so to get to another destination you'll have to head further in and then transfer to another train line. During the late nights watch out for crowds around Cheers and Room the local hot spots. I'm not aware of any problems but it's always good to note that there are people drinking in venues close by.

Honestly, I should be giving this place a lower rating than I have, basically due to governments…read moretrying to do things on the cheap. This is basically a major interchange station. Well, sort of since the lines only branch off in two directions. However, they will be bypassing this station for the new metro, which really annoys me, considering that this is a pretty major station. However, there isn't all that much around here anyway so I guess I can forgive them for that.

A great older style station, good ramps to platforms a hub for southern stations in particular…read morebeach stations and you can buy regional rail tickets here! #8 tram at its entrance is a bonus close to Chapel Street shops! Overall a premium station so that bit safer as well!