Changes today, better transport tomorrow

Works continue on some of the state’s biggest transport projects this autumn. Critical maintenance works will also take place on our rail, tram and road networks to ensure services continue to run reliably.

As part of Victoria’s Big Build, major works continue in March, April and May to remove 20 dangerous and congested level crossings, including Cherry Street level crossing which will be gone by the end of autumn.
Works on the Metro Tunnel, Sunbury Line Upgrade and Regional Rail Revival projects will progress as we continue to build a better train network for all Victorians.

There will be disruptions to the public transport and road networks while these works take place. Be sure to plan ahead and allow extra time.

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Buses replace trains on multiple lines this Autumn. Be sure to plan ahead and allow more time for your journey during the major works this Autumn, especially if you’re travelling over the school holiday period.

Plan your journey before you travel using the PTV Journey planner, consider alternatives if you can and travel outside of peak times if possible.

There’ll also be a range of other smaller disruptions for essential works across the network. See The Metro planned works page for information on all current and upcoming disruptions across Victoria.

Major disruptions in March

Line/s	Disruption	Works start	Works finish
Pakenham	Buses replace trains between Dandenong and Pakenham	5 March	8 March
Cranbourne	Buses replace trains between Dandenong and Cranbourne	11 March	17 March

Major disruptions in April

Line/s	Disruption	Works start	Works finish
Sunbury	Buses replace trains between North Melbourne and Sunbury	2 April	5 April
Werribee and Williamstown	Buses replace trains between North Melbourne, Newport and Williamstown	2 April	4 April
Craigieburn	Buses replace trains on sections of the line	6 April	15 April
Werribee	Buses replace trains Newport, Laverton and Werribee	29 April	6 May

Major disruptions in May

Line/s	Disruption	Works start	Works finish
Mernda	Buses replace trains on sections of the line	5 May	11 May
Sunbury	Buses replace trains between North Melbourne and Sunbury	15 May	19 May