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Hurstbridge Line Duplication works

Disruptions this March and April

Hurstbridge Line Duplication works

Hurstbridge Line Duplication works

Disruptions this March and April

Hurstbridge Line works

Rail Upgrade Works

We’re working on the Hurstbridge Line between Macleod and Greensborough stations to upgrade tracks and signalling equipment and planned maintenance works and upgrades that keep the railway running safely and reliably for passengers.

Maintenance Works

Planned maintenance works and upgrades that keep the railway running safely and reliably for passengers.

Hurstbridge Line Duplication Project

The second stage of the Hurstbridge Line Duplication will deliver further improvements, including more train services, less crowding on peak trains and better connections to public transport in Melbourne's north east.

Works include building new modern stations at Greensborough and Montmorency, and duplicating the rail track between Greensborough and Montmorency and between Diamond Creek and Wattle Glen, to allow more trains to run more often.

Trains are targeted to be running along the new duplicated track and stopping at the new stations by the middle of 2023.

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

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Changes to train services

Below is an overview of disruptions and details of replacement buses on the Hurstbridge Line over the next couple of months.

Metro Trains Metro Trains

Times and dates Type of Works Buses replace trains between
8pm Friday 3 March to last service Tuesday 7 March Weekdays and Weekend Heidelberg and Greensborough
8.30pm Thursday 16 March to last service Sunday 19 March Weekdays and Weekend Heidelberg and Hurstbridge
Monday 20 March to 9pm Friday 31 March Weekdays and Weekend Macleod and Hurstbridge
9pm Friday 31 March to last service Sunday 2 April Weekend  Clifton Hill and Hurstbridge
Monday 3 April to 8.30pm Thursday 13 April Weekdays and Weekend Macleod and Hurstbridge
9pm to last service each night, Monday 3 April to Wednesday 5 April Nights Parliament and Hurstbridge
9pm to last service each night, Sunday 9 April to Wednesday 12 April Nights Clifton Hill and Hurstbridge
8.30pm Thursday 13 April to last service Monday 17 April Weekdays and Weekend Heidelberg and Hurstbridge
Tuesday 18 April to last service Saturday 29 April Weekdays and Weekend Macleod and Hurstbridge
9pm to last service, Wednesday 19 April Nights Heidelberg and Hurstbridge

Trains resume and the new Greensborough and Montmorency station open on Sunday 30 April.

Refer to the Hurstbridge disruption brochure for full details.

The E1 Eltham to Parliament express service will provide a faster journey into the city during the am peak (7am to 8am weekdays, excluding public holidays).  

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

Station precinct impacts

To enable works to take place the following impacts will take place.

Station Disruption Times and dates
Greensborough Pedestrian access changes Monday 6 March to 3am Sunday 30 April
Greensborough Station closure 9pm Thursday 16 March to 3am Sunday 30 April
Montmorency Pedestrian crossing closure 9pm Thursday 16 March to 3am Sunday 30 April
Montmorency Station closure 9pm Thursday 16 March to 3am Sunday 30 April
Montmorency Car park closure Tuesday 21 February to Sunday 30 April
Eltham Wattletree Road Level Crossing road closure 9pm Friday 31 March to 4am Monday 3 April
Diamond Creek Station closure 9pm Thursday 16 March to 3am Sunday 30 April
Diamond Creek Pedestrian crossing closure 7am Monday 20 March to 7am Sunday 26 March
7am Thursday 30 March to 7am Friday 31 March
Diamond Creek Main Hurstbridge Road Level Crossing road and pedestrian crossing closure 7am Monday 20 March to 7am Sunday 26 March
7am Thursday 30 March to 7am Friday 31 March
Diamond Creek Car space closures 7am Wednesday 1 March to 7pm Friday 5 May

 

Additional information

Most train replacement and shuttle buses have low floors to accommodate passengers with accessibility requirements. If you require additional support, please contact your local train station or contact PTV on 1800 800 007.

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 information on accessible transport in Victoria.

See information about travelling on the network with luggage, bikes and animals.