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PTV Service Update

May 20, 2021

    Coronavirus – COVID-19

    When travelling on public transport you must wear a fitted face mask covering your nose and mouth and ensure you wear it for your entire journey.

    Major works this autumn

    As part of Victoria’s Big Build, major works continue in March, April and May to remove 20 dangerous and congested level crossings. Works on the Metro Tunnel, Sunbury Line Upgrade and Regional Rail Revival projects will also progress, as well as  critical maintenance on our tram network.

    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.

    Metro Trains

    Craigieburn, Sunbury and Upfield lines
    • Sunbury and Upfield Line trains run direct to and from Southern Cross. Craigieburn Line trains run direct to and from Flinders Street, not via the City Loop, from 9pm to last train each night on Tuesday 25 May and Wednesday 26 May.
    Cranbourne and Pakenham lines
    • Buses replace Cranbourne and Pakenham line trains between South Yarra and Caulfield stations from 8.35pm Friday 21 May to last service Sunday 23 May, due to infrastructure renewal works.
    • Buses replace Cranbourne and Pakenham line trains between Richmond and Caulfield from 8pm to last service each night from Monday 24 May to Wednesday 26 May, due to infrastructure renewal works.
    • Buses replace Cranbourne and Pakenham trains between Caulfield and Dandenong/Pakenham stations from 8.40pm Friday 28 May to last train Sunday 30 May, while works take place.
    Frankston Line
    • Buses replace Frankston Line trains between South Yarra and Caulfield stations from 8.35pm Friday 21 May to 8pm Sunday 23 May, then between South Yarra and Frankston from 8pm to last service on Sunday 23 May, due to infrastructure renewal, maintenance, and project works.
    • Buses replace Frankston line trains between Richmond, Caulfield and Frankston from 8pm to last service each night from Monday 24 May to Wednesday 26 May, due to infrastructure renewal, maintenance and project works.
     Hurstbridge and Mernda lines
    • Trains on the Hurstbridge and Mernda lines will run direct to and from Flinders Street Station, not via the City Loop from 9pm Friday 28 May to last train Sunday 30 May, due to works.
    Lilydale Line
    •  Buses replace trains on the Lilydale line between Ringwood and Lilydale, from 10.30pm to last service on Thursday 20 May.
    • Buses replace trains between Ringwood and Lilydale from 10.30pm to last train on Tuesday 25 May, due to level crossing removal works.

    Mernda Line

    • Buses replace trains between Epping and Mernda from 8.50pm to last train each night Monday 17 May to Thursday 20 May, due to works.
    Sandringham Line
    • Buses replace trains between Parliament and Elsternwick from 10.50pm to last service Monday 24 May, due to infrastructure renewal works.

    Werribee Line

    • Buses replace trains between Newport, Laverton and Werribee from Tuesday 25 May to last service Sunday 30 May, due to level crossing removal works.

    Werribee and Williamstown lines

    • Buses replace trains between North Melbourne, Newport and Williamstown from 8.30pm Friday 21 May to last service Sunday 23 May, due to works.
    • Werribee and Williamstown trains run direct to and from Southern Cross from 11pm to last train on Monday 24 May, due to works.

    Yarra Trams

    Routes 19, 58, 59, 70, 75 and 109

    • Services will run to an amended timteable during peak travel times on Route 19, 58, 59, 70, 75 and 109 trams from first service Sunday 2 May 2021, due operational requirements.

    Routes 3a, 16, and 96

    • Route 3a, 16 and 96 trams are affected by temporary service alterations from 10.30am to 2.30pm on Sunday 23 May 2021, due to the Midsumma Pride March.

    Route 86

    • Buses will replace Route 86 trams between Stop 42 Miller Street and Bundoora RMIT from 2.30am Saturday 29 May to last tram Sunday 6 June, due to tram track and overhead wire renewal works.

    V/Line

    Border information

    • From 11.59pm on Friday 26 February 2021, you will need to apply for a permit to enter Victoria from anywhere in Australia or New Zealand. 
    • Before travelling interstate, please ensure you have the necessary permits and are permitted to travel.

    Ararat, Ballarat and Maryborough lines

    • Coaches will replace some trains Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines for all or part of the journey from Wednesday 12 May to Thursday 20 May, due to Level Crossing Removal Project and V/Line maintenance works.
    • Coaches replace select evening trains on the Ballarat line for the entire journey from Sunday 30 May to Tuesday 1 June, due to works.
    Source: PTV

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