Entering the foyer, you are greeted by an amazing tessellated floor laid by Cawkwell's of Malvern, their elaborate work can also be seen at Parliament House and the Victorian Railways Administrative Offices both in Melbourne.

The interior architecture is notable for its beautifully carved ticket box windows and the superb ceiling which is either English Oak or Australian Mountain Ash. Also the front entrance with its decorated impressive iron gates.

It was intended that the station should have an official foundation stone but this was never laid because the government at the time, Gillies Government was removed from office after the 1890 election, hence the stone at the front of the building covering a brief history of the railways was laid instead.

In 2011, the $1.3 million restoration project was completed to restore the historic verandah and provide passengers with a safe and comfortable platform area. These repair works meet the needs of today's passengers while being sensitive to the station's history – evident in the Queen Anne style red brick and large bluestone steps which form the entrance to the base.

Old 5 Class Steam Locomotive S205

Commonly Asked questions about the Railway Station:

How long is the platform?

The platform is said to be the longest single platform outside the Melbourne region. The platform measures 1010 metres undercover plus an extra 290 metres to cover the rail motor sidings.

When was the dual gauge introduced?

Work commenced on the dual gauge system in 1995 and was completed in 1996.

Did Queen Elizabeth 2nd visit Maryborough Station in 1954?

Yes, although days before the arrival of the Royal visit an outbreak of polio was reported so the train did not stop. The Royal couple waved from their carriage to a large crowd who had gathered on the station for the momentous occasion.