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.
Anzac Day
Public transport service changes apply on Tuesday 25 April. This includes special services to help you get to and from the Dawn service at the Shrine of Remembrance as well as disruptions to some services.
Metro Trains
Alamein, Belgrave and Lilydale Lines
- Buses replace trains between Burnley and Box Hill/Alamein stations from 8.30pm Friday 28 April to last service Sunday 30 April.
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 late May.
- Buses replace trains between Parliament and Box Hill stations on the Belgrave and Lilydale lines from 8.30pm Friday 21 April to last service Sunday 23 April.
- Buses replace trains between Parliament and Box Hill stations on the Belgrave and Lilydale lines from 8.30pm to last service each night, Monday 24 April to Wednesday 26 April.
Cranbourne and Pakenham Lines
- Buses replace trains between Caulfield and Westall from 8.15pm to last service each night, from Monday 17 April to Thursday 20 April.
- Cranbourne and Pakenham line trains will run direct to and from Caulfield Station, not continuing to the City from 9pm Friday 21 April to last service Sunday 23 April.
- Buses replace trains between Caulfield and Westall from 8.15pm to last service each night, from Tuesday 25 April to Thursday 27 April.
- Cranbourne and Pakenham line trains will run direct to and from Flinders Street, not via the City Loop from 9pm Friday 28 April to last service Sunday 30 April.
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 Caulfield stations from 8.30pm Friday 28 April to 4am Saturday 29 April.
- Frankston line trains terminate and originate at Caulfield from 9pm Friday 28 April to 5am Saturday 29 April.
- Buses replace Frankston Line trains between South Yarra and Caulfield stations from 8.45pm to last service on Sunday 30 April.
- Frankston line trains terminate and originate at Caulfield from 9pm to last service on Sunday 30 April.
Glen Waverley Line
- Buses replace trains between Richmond and Glen Waverley stations from 8.40pm Friday 21 April to last service Sunday 23 April.
- Buses replace Glen Waverley line trains between Richmond and Glen Waverley stations from 8.15pm to last service each night, Monday 24 April to Wednesday 26 April.
Hurstbridge Line
- Buses replace trains between Macleod and Hurstbridge from first service Tuesday 18 April to 3am Sunday 30 April.
Hurstbridge and Mernda Lines
- Hurstbridge and Mernda line trains will run direct to and from Flinders Street, not via the City Loop from 9pm Friday 28 April to last service Sunday 30 April.
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.
Sandringham Line
- Buses replace trains between South Yarra and Elsternwick stations from 8.30pm Friday 28 April to 4am Saturday 29 April.
- Buses replace trains between South Yarra and Sandringham stations from 8.15pm to last service on Sunday 30 April.
Yarra Trams
Routes 1, 3a, 5, 6, 11, 12, 16, City Circle, 48, 64, 67, 70, 75, 72 and 109
- Route 1, 3a, 5, 6, 11, 12, 16, City Circle, 48, 64, 67, 70, 75, 72 and 109 trams will experience service changes from 6am to 2pm on Tuesday 25 April.
Routes 16
- Route 16 trams will be affected by service changes from 2am Saturday 8 April to first tram Thursday 20 April.
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 70
- Buses will replace Route 70 trams between Stop 39 Camberwell Tram Depot and Stop 61 Elgar Road (Wattle Park) from 8pm Friday 28 April to last tram Saturday 29 April.
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 trains on the Ararat, Ballarat and Maryborough lines for all or part of the journey from Tuesday 11 April to Sunday 23 April.
- Coaches replace evening trains on the Ballarat Line for the entire journey from Sunday 30 April to Tuesday 2 May.
Bairnsdale and Traralgon Lines
- Coaches replace some Bairnsdale and Traralgon line trains for all or part of the journey at various times from Sunday 9 April to Thursday 27 April.
Geelong and Warrnambool Lines
- The Geelong Line will experience temporary service changes from Tuesday 11 April to Wednesday 3 May.
- Coaches replace trains on the Warrnambool Line for all or part of the journey from Tuesday 11 April to Wednesday 3 May.
Shepparton Lines
- Shepparton line trains will run at slower than normal speeds along parts of the line from Friday 7 April to Saturday 6 May.
Source: PTV