23 October 2026

We’ve removed the level crossings at Coburns, Exford and Ferris roads in Melton and at Hopkins Road in Truganina and the new accessible Melton Station is open to passengers.

Thank you for your patience while we’re putting the finishing touches on the Melton Station precinct until early 2027. Works are continuing on the northern forecourt, air-conditioned waiting room, toilet facilities, bus interchange, landscaping and car parks.

What we're doing

We’ll be working 24 hours a day, Monday to Friday, within the station precinct from 7am, Thursday 5 November to 6pm, Monday 30 November.

Works will also take place at night in and around the rail corridor, from west of Coburns Road to Ferris Roadfrom 9pm to 4am, Sunday 8 November to Tuesday 10 November and from 9pm and 4am, Sunday 6 December to Tuesday 8 December.

We’ll also be working 24 hours a day from west of Coburns Road to Ferris Road from 3am, Friday 11 December to 4am, Wednesday 16 December.

Melton Station completion works including glazing, cladding and northern forecourt works from Thursday 5 November until late 2026.

Changes to the way you travel

Road

  • Staughton Street between Coburns and Exford roads short term lane closures from Thursday 5 November until late 2026.
  • Brooklyn Road between Hazel Street and Exford Road short term lane closures and overnight road closures at times from Thursday 5 November until late 2026.
  • Rees Road between Staughton Street and Wilson Road shuttle flow as required from Thursday 5 November until late 2026. Access to Al Iman College maintaind.

Pedestrian

  • Staughton Street between Coburns and Exford roads short-term shared path closures with detours in place from Thursday 5 November until late 2026.
  • Brooklyn Road between Hazel Street and Exford Road ongoing footpath closures with detours in place from Thursday 5 November until late 2026.

Parking

  • Brooklyn Road between Hazel Street and Exford Road, on street car parking spaces closed at times from Thursday 5 November until late 2026.
  • Staughton Street between Coburns and Exford roads short-term closure of the pick up and drop off bay from Thursday 5 November until late 2026.
  • Up to 60 car parks at Melton Station closed from early December until late 2026.

Bus

  • Staughton Street between Coburns and Exford roads bus bay 1 (routes 454, 453 & FlexiRide) temporarily relocated to the pick up and drop off bay from Thursday 5 November until late 2026.

Rail

  • Coaches replace evening trains between Southern Cross Station and Wendouree Station from Sunday 8 November to Tuesday 10 November 2026​.
  • Coaches replace all trains for all or part of the journey from Sunday night 6 December to last service Wednesday 16 December 2026.

Please allow extra travel time. For more information and to plan your journey, visit Transport Victoria.

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