Easter Holiday Travel

April 3, 2017

    Over the Easter holiday period in April, there will be a number of service changes in order to allow vital works to be completed on the public transport network.

    Work on major transport projects, including removing dangerous level crossings, preparing the Dandenong line for High Capacity Trains, and track and signalling works will be ramped up during this quieter period.

    These works will also improve the safety and reliability of the existing rail and road network.

    Despite this intensive program of works, public transport will help millions of people enjoy the holiday period, including those attending Run for the Kids and the start of the AFL season.

    Passengers are encouraged to plan their journey ahead of time and consequently allow additional travel time.

    Trains, trams and buses will operate to a combination of Saturday, Sunday and public holiday due to the Easter break.

    Schedule of works over Easter
    ModeLine/RouteDate works commenceNormal services return
    Metropolitan train iconCraigieburn lineSunday 2 April, from 8.30pm to last service each nightFriday 7 April, first service
    Metropolitan train iconCraigieburn lineMonday 10 April, from 8.30pm to last service each nightThursday 13 April, first service
     Metropolitan train iconCranbourne lineSaturday 1 April, 1.30amMonday 3 April, first service
    Metropolitan train iconCranbourne lineSaturday 8 April, 12.30amMonday 10 April, first service
    Metropolitan train iconFrankston lineFriday 7 April, 8.45pmMonday 10 April, first service
    Metropolitan train iconPakenham lineSaturday 1 April, 1.30amThursday 6 April, first service
    Metropolitan train iconPakenham lineSaturday 8 April, 12.30amMonday 10 April, first service
    Metropolitan train iconSandringham lineSaturday 2 April, from 8.30pm to last service each nightThursday 6 April, first service
    Metropolitan train iconSouth Morang lineSunday 9 April, from 7.45pm to last service each nightThursday 13 April, first service
     Metropolitan tram iconRoute 8 (detailed information to be provided soon)Saturday 15 April, first service Monday 17 April, first service
     Metropolitan tram iconRoutes 12, 78 and 109 Saturday 8 April, 12.01amTuesday 11 April, 5am
     Regional train iconBairnsdale lineSaturday 1 April, first service Thursday 6 April, first service
     Regional train icon Bairnsdale line Saturday 8 April, first service Monday 10 April, first service
     Regional train iconGeelong lineSaturday 8 April, first serviceMonday, 17 April, first service
     Regional train iconMaryborough lineSaturday 1 April, first serviceTuesday 4 April, first service
     Regional train icon Seymour lineSunday 2 April, some evening services Friday 7 April, first service
    Regional train iconSeymour lineMonday 10 April, some evening servicesThursday 13 April, first service
    Regional train iconTraralgon lineSaturday 1 April, first serviceThursday 6 April, first service
    Regional train iconTraralgon lineSaturday 8 April, first serviceMonday 10 April, first service
    Regional train iconWarrnambool line Saturday 8 April, first serviceTuesday 18 April, first service

     

    Daily maps and updates
    DateImpacts and what to doDaily map of works
    Monday 3 April
    • Buses replacing trains between Dandenong and Pakenham, so allow an additional 50 minutes.
    • Due to Swan Street Bridge Widening, delays expected for those heading into the city. Allow more time or consider taking public transport to major events.
    • Buses replacing trains between Maryborough and Ballarat so, allow an additional 30 minutes.
    • Minor delays on Western Ring Road and Tullamarine Freeway.
    • Minor delays on the Monash Freeway
    		Download map for Monday 3 April
    Tuesday 4 April
    • Buses replacing trains between Dandenong and Pakenham, so allow an additional 20 minutes.
    • Due to Swan Street Bridge Widening, delays expected for those heading into the city. Allow more time or consider taking public transport to major events.
    • Minor delays on Western Ring Road and Tullamarine Freeway.
    • Minor delays on the Monash Freeway.
    • Buses replacing trains on the Craigieburn line from 8.30pm to 4am.
    • Buses replacing trains on part of the Sandringham line between 8.30pm and 4am.
    		Download map for Tuesday 4 April
    Wednesday 5 April
    • Buses replacing trains between Dandenong and Pakenham. Allow an additional 20 minutes.
    • Due to Swan Street Bridge Widening, delays expected for those heading into the city. Allow more time or consider taking public transport to major events.
    • Minor delays on Western Ring Road and Tullamarine Freeway.
    • Minor delays on the Monash Freeway.
    • Buses replacing trains on the Craigieburn line from 8.30pm to 4am.
    • Buses replacing trains on part of the Sandringham line between 8.30pm and 4am.
    		Download map for Wednesday 5 April
    Thursday 6 April
    • Due to Swan Street Bridge Widening, delays expected for those heading into the city. Allow more time or consider taking public transport to major events.
    • Minor delays on Western Ring Road and Tullamarine Freeway.
    • Minor delays on the Monash Freeway.
    • Buses replacing trains on the Craigieburn line from 8.30pm to 4am.
    • Buses replacing trains on part of the Sandringham line between 8.30pm and 4am.
    		Download map for Thursday 6 April

     

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