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PTV Service Update

May 17, 2023

    Major works this autumn

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

    There’ll be disruptions to the public transport and road networks while these works take place. Be sure to plan ahead and allow extra time or take an alternative route if possible.

    Metro Trains

    Belgrave, Glen Waverley and Lilydale Lines

    • Belgrave, Glen Waverley and Lilydale line trains will run direct to and from Flinders Street, not via the City Loop, from 10pm Friday 19 May until last service Sunday 21 May.

    Belgrave and Lilydale Lines

    • Buses replace trains on sections of the Belgrave and Lilydale lines between Camberwell and Box Hill/Ringwood stations from 8.30pm Friday 17 February to Sunday 21 May.

    Craigieburn, Sunbury and Upfield Lines

    • Craigieburn, Sunbury and Upfield line trains will run direct to and from Flinders Street, not via the City Loop, from 10pm Friday 19 May.

    Cranbourne, Frankston and Pakenham Lines

    • Buses replace Cranbourne, Frankston and Pakenham trains between South Yarra and Caulfield from 9pm to last service each night from Sunday 21 May to Wednesday 24 May.

    Cranbourne and Pakenham Lines

    • Buses replace trains between Caulfield and Westall from 8pm Friday 19 May to 9.30pm Sunday 21 May.
    • Buses replace Cranbourne and Pakenham line trains between Parliament and Westall from first service to 8.30pm on Monday 22 May.
    • Buses replace Cranbourne and Pakenham line trains between Caulfield and Westall from 9pm to last service on Thursday 25 May.
    • Cranbourne and Pakenham line trains will run direct to and from Flinders Street, not via the City Loop, from 10pm to last service on Thursday 25 May.
    • Buses replace trains between Caulfield, Dandenong and Pakenham from 9pm Friday 26 May to last service Sunday 28 May.
    • Cranbourne and Pakenham line trains will run direct to and from Flinders Street, not via the City Loop, from first service until last service on Saturday 27 May.
    • Cranbourne and Pakenham line trains will run direct to and from Flinders Street, not via the City Loop, from 9pm until last service each night, Sunday 28 May to Thursday 1 June.

    Frankston Line

    • Express trains along the Frankston Line will be replaced with trains stopping all stations, from Monday 12 December 2022 to mid-2023.
    • Buses replace Frankston Line trains between South Yarra and Moorabbin stations from 8:45pm to last service each night on Wednesday 17 May and Thursday 18 May.
    • Frankston line trains terminate and originate at Caulfield from 1.30am to 2.30am, 8am to 9.30am, and 6pm to 8pm on Saturday 27 May.
    • Buses replace Frankston Line trains between Moorabbin and Frankston stations from 12.15am Saturday 27 May to last service Sunday 28 May.
    • Frankston line trains terminate and originate at Caulfield from from 1.30am to 3.30am on Sunday 28 May.

    Hurstbridge and Mernda Lines

    • Hurstbridge and Mernda line trains will run direct to and from Flinders Street, not via the City Loop, from 9pm until last service each night, Tuesday 23 May to Wednesday 24 May.
    • Hurstbridge and Mernda line trains will run direct to and from Flinders Street, not via the City Loop, from 10pm to last service on Thursday 25 May.
    • Hurstbridge and Mernda line trains will run direct to and from Flinders Street, not via the City Loop, from 9pm until last service each night, Sunday 28 May to Thursday 1 June.

    Pakenham Line

    • Buses replace trains on the Pakenham Line between Dandenong and Pakenham from 9.30pm Thursday 25 May to last service Tuesday 30 May.

    Stony Point Line

    • From Monday 12 December 2022 to mid-2023, there will be minor connection wait time increases between the Frankston and Stony Point lines.
    • Buses replace trains on the Stony Point Line between Frankston and Stony Point from 12.15am Saturday 27 May to last service Sunday 28 May.

    Sunbury Line

    • Buses replace trains between North Melbourne and Sunshine from 8.30pm Thursday 25 May to 4.30am Sunday 28 May.
    • Buses replace trains between North Melbourne and Sunshine from 8.30pm to last service each night, Sunday 28 May to Thursday 1 June.

    Werribee and Williamstown Line

    • Buses replace trains between North Melbourne, Newport and Williamstown from 8.30pm to last service on Thursday 25 May.

    Yarra Trams

    Routes 12

    • Route 12 trams will experience temporary service changes from first to last tram on Sunday 28 May.

    Routes 12, 30 and 35

    • Route 12, 30 and 35 trams will experience service changes on select dates from Sunday 7 May to Sunday 28 May.

    Routes 19, 57 and 59

    • Route 19, 57 and 59 trams will be affected by service changes from 8pm to last tram on select dates between Monday 27 February to Thursday 21 September.

    Route 30 and 35

    • Route 30 and 35 trams will experience service changes from first tram Tuesday 23 May to last tram Tuesday 6 June.

    Route 67

    • Carnegie terminus from 9pm Friday 5 May to mid-July.

    Route 72

    • Route 72 trams will experience service changes on weekdays from 7am to 9.30am and from 3.30pm to 7pm, from Tuesday 11 April to Wednesday 31 May.

    V/Line

    Ararat, Ballarat and Maryborough Lines

    • Coaches replace Ararat, Ballarat, and Maryborough line trains between Bacchus Marsh and Ballarat/Wendouree, Ararat and Maryborough from Wednesday 17 May to Sunday 4 June.

    Bairnsdale and Traralgon Lines

    • Coaches replace some Traralgon and Bairnsdale line trains for all or part of the journey at various times from Wednesday 17 May to Wednesday 31 May.
    Source: PTV

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