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.
Below is an overview of the disruptions and details of bus replacements on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines over the next few weeks.
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Mon27 |
Tue28 |
Wed29 |
Thu30 |
Fri31 |
Cranbourne |
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Pakenham |
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Sat1 |
Sun2 |
Mon3 |
Tue4 |
Wed5 |
Cranbourne |
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Pakenham |
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Thu6 |
Fri7 |
Sat8 |
Sun9 |
Mon10 |
Cranbourne |
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Pakenham |
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Tue11 |
Wed12 |
Thu13 |
Fri14 |
Sat15 |
Cranbourne |
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Pakenham |
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Buses replace trains | |
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Buses replace trains after 8.15pm only |
Times and dates |
Type of works |
Line |
Buses replace trains between |
11.30pm Friday 31 March to 6am Saturday 1 April | Night | Frankston, Cranbourne and Pakenham | Richmond and Oakleigh* |
11.30pm Saturday 1 April to 6am Sunday 2 April | Night | Frankston, Cranbourne and Pakenham | Richmond and Oakleigh* |
8.15pm to last service each night, Monday 3 April to Thursday 6 April | Night | Cranbourne and Pakenham | Caulfield and Westall |
8.15pm to last service each night, Sunday 9 April to Wednesday 12 April | Night | Cranbourne and Pakenham | Caulfield and Westall |
* There will be express buses between Burnley and Caulfield and Burnley and Oakleigh. Passengers should catch an Alamein, Belgrave or Lilydale train to Burnley Station to transfer to these services.
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.
Car park and pedestrian access changes: Temporary car park closures and changes to pedestrian access will affect stations along the line during the works.
Passengers with special needs are advised to contact their local train station in advance or ask staff at the replacement bus stops to organise travel.
For the safety and comfort of all passengers, there are restrictions on what you may take with you on buses.
You cannot:
For further information, see Luggage, Bikes and Animals.
Wheelchair Accessible Taxis are available. 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.
Most train replacement buses will be low-floor models to assist passengers. To check if your mobility aid can fit on the buses, we recommend contacting PTV prior to travelling 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.
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.
See Accessibility for more information on accessible transport in Victoria.