Cranbourne and Pakenham lines disruptions

Disruptions on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines

Below is an overview of the disruptions and details of bus replacements on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines over the next few weeks.

September and October

▉ Buses replace trains

Buses replace evening trains only

	Mon 2	Tue 3	Wed 4	Thu 5	Fri 6	Sat 7	Sun 8
Cranbourne
Pakenham

	Mon 9	Tue 10	Wed 11	Thu 12	Fri 13	Sat 14	Sun 15
Cranbourne
Pakenham

	Mon 16	Tue 17	Wed 18	Thu 19	Fri 20	Sat 21	Sun 22
Cranbourne
Pakenham

	Mon 23	Tue 24	Wed 25	Thu 26	Fri 27	Sat 28	Sun 29
Cranbourne
Pakenham

	Mon 30	Tue 1	Wed 2	Thu 3	Fri 4	Sat 5	Sun 6
Cranbourne
Pakenham

Times and Dates	Type of works	Line	Buses replace trains between
8.30pm Friday 6 September to last service Sunday 8 September	Weekend	Cranbourne	Dandenong to Cranbourne
11.30pm Friday 20 September to last service Sunday 22 September	Weekend	Cranbourne and Pakenham	Westall to Cranbourne and East Pakenham
9pm to last service Tuesday 24 September	Night	Cranbourne and Pakenham	Caulfield to Westall
11.30pm Friday 4 October to last service Sunday 6 October	Weekend	Pakenham	Dandenong to East Pakenham

Pakenham and East Pakenham stations now open

The new Pakenham and East Pakenham Stations are open.

There will be no lift access to Platform 2 at Pakenham Station until spring while works continue. If you need lift access, you can use the wheelchair accessible taxi from Cardinia Road Station to Pakenham Station.

The taxi will be on standby from 6am to 10pm each day at the drop-off zone outside the north entrance. If you need an accessible taxi at other times, talk to station staff or call us on 1800 800 007.

If you can travel, you can still use the fully accessible lift at East Pakenham and Cardinia Road stations.

Gippsland line disruptions

If you are travelling further, your journey may be impacted by disruptions on the Gippsland line.

Plan ahead using Journey planner.

Victoria's Big Build

Victoria's Big Build is making the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines level crossing-free by 2025.

Victoria's Big Build has removed 17 dangerous and congested level crossings from the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines, with another ten to go by 2025. Victoria's Big Build has built seven new stations on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines, and will deliver another three stations on the Pakenham line by 2025.

Along with the Metro Tunnel, the upgrades to the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines will make rail and road travel easier, faster and more reliable for Melbourne’s southeast, providing better access to jobs, health and education for people in this growth area of Melbourne.

Regular maintenance and critical safety works undertaken by Metro Trains Melbourne will also continue to ensure the safety and efficiency of Melbourne's metropolitan rail network.

For more information, please visit bigbuild.vic.gov.au.

Additional travel support and information

Car park and pedestrian access changes: Temporary car park closures and changes to pedestrian access will affect stations along the line during the works.

For the safety and comfort of all passengers, there are restrictions on what you may take with you on buses.

You cannot:

Take a conventional bike on a bus or tram (only folding bikes that meet the size criteria).
Take an animal on a bus or tram unless it is in a suitable container. Exceptions apply for assistance dogs.
Take a surfboard on a tram or a bus.

For further information, see Luggage, Bikes and Animals.

Wheelchair Accessible Taxis are available and most train replacement buses will be low-floor models to assist passengers. Please speak to the customer service staff at your replacement bus stop, station staff or contacting PTV prior to your travel on 1800 800 007.

If you are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can contact us directly or through the National Relay Service and request to call 1800 800 007.

For other languages visit ptv.vic.gov.au/languages or call 9321 5450.

See Accessibility for more information on accessible transport in Victoria.

Journey planning

To plan your route, use Journey planner.

Download the PTV app for all your travel needs in one place. The app is fully accessible and free for Android and iOS devices.