Major works this Autumn

Major works this autumn

Works on major transport infrastructure projects may impact the way you travel around Melbourne.
As part of Victoria’s Big Build, work on the Metro Tunnel is progressing with the five new stations taking shape and test trains running and we’re continuing to remove dangerous and congested level crossings.

For more information about planned disruptions visit bigbuild.vic.gov.au

Metropolitan trains

Be sure to plan ahead and allow more time for travel during major works this autumn, especially if you’re travelling over the school holiday period.
To avoid delays:

• Plan your journey before you travel using Journey Planner.
• Allow extra travel time.
• Consider alternatives if you can and travel outside of peak times if possible.

There are also smaller disruptions for essential works happening across the network. See our Planned Works page for information on all current and upcoming disruptions.

Croydon Station
• Lilydale line trains will not stop at Croydon from 8:30pm Tuesday 30 January to Spring 2024. A shuttle bus service will be in operation, connecting train passengers from Croydon to services at Ringwood East and Mooroolbark as the new Croydon Transport Hub is built.

Major disruptions in March

Sunbury Line
• Buses replace trains between North Melbourne and Sunshine from 1am Saturday 9 March to last service Sunday 10 March.

Belgrave and Lilydale lines
• Buses replace trains between Ringwood and Bayswater from first service Monday 5 February to 8.30pm Thursday 14 March.
• Buses replace trains between Ringwood and Belgrave from 8.30pm Thursday 14 March to late March.
• Buses replace trains between Blackburn, Belgrave and Lilydale from 8.30pm Tuesday 19 March to late March.

Cranbourne and Pakenham lines
• Buses replace trains between Caulfield and Westall from 1am Saturday 9 March to last service Sunday 10 March.
• Buses replace trains between Dandenong and Pakenham from 9:30pm Friday 15 March to last service Sunday 17 March.

Major disruptions in April

Sunbury Line
• Buses replace trains between North Melbourne and Sunshine from 9.30pm Saturday 13 April to last service Sunday 14 April.
• Buses replace trains between Watergardens and Sunbury 1:30am Saturday 20 April to 3am Sunday 21 April.

Mernda Line
• Buses replace trains between Reservoir and Epping from 9pm Tuesday 30 April to last service Tuesday 7 May.

Hurstbridge Line
• Buses replace trains between Heidelberg and Eltham from 11.30pm Friday 12 April to last service Sunday 14 April.

Frankston and Stony Point lines
• Buses replace trains between Carrum and Frankston, and Frankston and Stony Point from 9pm Tuesday 30 April to last service Thursday 2 May.

Cranbourne and Pakenham lines
• Passengers change at Caulfield for Frankston Line trains from 9.30pm Saturday 13 April to last service Sunday 14 April.

Major disruptions in May

Sunbury Line
• Buses replace trains between North Melbourne and Sunshine from 1am Saturday 4 May to last service Sunday 5 May.

Frankston and Stony Point lines
• Buses replace trains between Carrum, Frankston and Stony Point from 9pm Friday 10 May to last service Sunday 12 May.
• Buses replace trains between Cheltenham, Frankston and Stony Point from first service Monday 13 May to last service Tuesday 14 May.

Cranbourne and Pakenham lines
• Buses replace trains between Caulfield and Westall from 1.30am Saturday 4 May to last service Sunday 5 May.
• Buses replace trains on the Berwick and Pakenham from 9.30pm Friday 17 May to last service Sunday 2 June.

Lilydale Line
• Buses replace trains between Ringwood and Lilydale from late May to late June.