Metro is adding extra services as spring – and event season – gets Melbourne moving.

With school holidays in full swing, this week also sees the start of the Melbourne Royal Show, running for 11 days from Thursday 25 September, and the AFL Grand Final, kicking off at the MCG on Saturday 27 September.

Up to half a million visitors are expected through the gates of the Melbourne Royal Show, with many expected to take advantage of trains departing Flinders Street for Melbourne Showgrounds around every 15 minutes.

On Friday 26 September, all public transport will run to a Saturday timetable, with extra train services operating for spectators keen to see the teams in the AFL Grand Final Parade.

And for the big event on ‘the last Saturday in September’, there will be 60 train services added to metropolitan lines, getting fans to and from the MCG Precinct to watch the Brisbane Lions take on the Geelong Cats.

Nathan Loriente, Head of Train Services, said the team at Metro works as one team to provide more services to more people.

“September is always a busy month, and it’s a fantastic feeling to help passengers travel safely to and from their favourite events.”