Major works this Spring

Public transport

As part of Victoria’s Big Build, the Metro Tunnel’s five new stations – Arden, Parkville, State Library, Town Hall and Anzac – are taking shape with 3 of the 5 now complete, and test trains continue to run through the tunnel. We’re continuing to remove dangerous and congested level crossings.
For more information about planned disruptions visit our Planned Works page.

Metropolitan trains

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

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

Major disruptions in September

Cranbourne and Pakenham lines
• Buses replace trains between Westall, Cranbourne and East Pakenham from 11.30pm Friday 20 September to last service Sunday 22 September.

Major disruptions in October

Sunbury Line
• Buses replace trains between North Melbourne and Sunshine from 11.30pm Friday 4 October to last service Sunday 6 October.
• Buses replace trains between North Melbourne and Sunshine from 11pm Friday 25 October to last service Sunday 27 October.

Lilydale Line
• Buses replace trains between Ringwood and Lilydale from 8.30pm Friday 11 October to last service Sunday 13 October.

Hurstbridge Line
• Buses replace trains between Heidelberg and Hurstbridge from 8.30pm Friday 4 October to last service Monday 7 October.
• Buses replace trains between Heidelberg and Eltham from 8.30pm Friday 4 October to last service Thursday 24 October

Pakenham Line
• Buses replace trains between Dandenong and East Pakenham from 11pm Friday 4 October to last service Sunday 6 October.

Cranbourne and Pakenham lines
• Passengers interchange at Caulfield to a Frankston line train from 11.30pm Friday 4 October to last service Sunday 6 October.
• Passengers interchange at Caulfield to a Frankston line train from 1am Saturday 26 October to last service Sunday 27 October.

Frankston and Stony Point lines
• Buses replace trains from Cheltenham to Frankston and Stony Point from 8.30pm Friday 18 October to last service Sunday 20 October.

Major disruption in November

Sunbury Line
• Buses replace trains between Watergardens and Sunbury from 8.30pm Tuesday 12 November to last service Friday 15 November.
• Buses replace trains between North Melbourne and Sunshine from 1am Saturday 30 November to last service Sunday 1 December.

Cranbourne and Pakenham lines
• Passengers interchange at Caulfield to a Frankston line train from 1am Saturday 30 November to last service Sunday 1 December.