POLICE have interviewed a 13-year-old girl after a suspicious fire ravaged Hastings train station last month, causing significant damage to the platform’s building.Eight CFA units were called to the fire at the Church St station about 3.45am on 21 December where they found the station “well alight”. The blaze was brought under control within 25 minutes but despite their efforts much of the decades-old station including the waiting area and Myki terminal was destroyed.Victoria Police confirmed the fire was suspicious with investigators having arrested and interviewed a 13-year-old Bayside girl. “The girl has been released and may be charged at…
Browsing: Hastings Railway Station
HASTINGS’ stalwart Brian Stahl has called on the state government to take action to remedy the “deplorable state” of the Hastings railway station. In a letter to Hastings MP Paul Mercurio, Stahl said “As a significant public transport arrival point it leaves a lot to be desired”. “Surely this is not an acceptable situation and certainly not a welcoming place for those who regularly use the station or visit Hastings for the first time by public transport. “On behalf of our community I appeal to have this unacceptable situation dealt with promptly and properly maintained in the future.”Nearly all stations…