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Planning ahead this Labour Day long weekend
17 Feb 2020
There's a lot happening over the Labour Day long weekend from Friday 6 March to Monday 9 March.
Buses replace trains on five metropolitan train lines over the weekend as crews deliver the Toorak Road level crossing removal, Sunbury Line Upgrade and general rail maintenance.
For regional passengers, coaches will replace trains on the Shepparton and Seymour lines for the next few weeks, as well as at various times on the weekend on the Bendigo, Geelong and Ballarat lines.
There'll also be additional trains and trams running to help passengers attend major events across the city, including Moomba, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at the MCG, the Ultra music festival at Flemington Racecourse and the Melbourne Fashion Festival.
We want to help you keep moving and enjoy the long weekend. See below for details on extra services to special events and disruptions that may affect your travel.
Extra services to special events
Disruptions
Please allow extra time for your journey and plan ahead before travelling.
See Disruptions for all information on current and upcoming disruptions.
Metropolitan trains
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| Line/s | Bus replacements | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrave, Lilydale, Alamein and Glen Waverley lines |
Buses replace trains between: A mix of express and stopping all stations buses will run. Trains continue to operate between Camberwell and Alamein/Belgrave/Lilydale. |
8pm Friday 6 March | Last service Monday 9 March |
| Sunbury Line |
Buses replace trains between North Melbourne and Sunshine |
8.30pm Friday 6 March | 12.45am Sunday 8 March |
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Buses replace trains between North Melbourne and Sunbury |
12.45am Sunday 8 March | Last service Sunday 8 March |
V/Line trains
| Line | Disruption | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bendigo, Echuca and Swan Hill lines | Coaches replace trains between Southern Cross and Gisborne/Bendigo |
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| Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong lines | Coaches replace trains on sections of the Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong lines |
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| Seymour and Shepparton lines | Coaches replace trains between Southern Cross and Seymour/Shepparton | First service Saturday 7 March | Last service Friday 27 March |
Due to the Moomba Parade, there'll also be disruptions on the roads on Boathouse Drive, St Kilda Road, Anzac Avenue, Birdwood Avenue, Dallas Brookes Drive, Government Drive and Southbank Boulevard. Drivers should plan for delays and visit VicTraffic to plan ahead.
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Keep up to date and plan your journey
- Check Disruptions for any service changes that may affect your journey.
- To plan your route, use our Journey planner.
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- For information on tickets for children and concessions, see Children and Concessions.
- If you need more information or special assistance, call 1800 800 007 before travelling.
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