New Greensborough and Montmorency Stations open soon

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.

What we are doing

Our major construction blitz will start in mid-March as our crews work around the clock along the rail corridor at Greensborough, Montmorency, Diamond Creek and Wattle Glen to deliver a range of crucial works. These works include getting your new stations up and running at Greensborough and Montmorency, and upgrading Diamond Creek Station.

As part of this construction blitz, we will be installing two kilometres of track duplication between Greensborough and Montmorency stations and one and a half kilometres between Diamond Creek and Wattle Glen stations. We will also begin works on stage one of your new shared walking and cycling path between Greensborough and Montmorency.

What to expect after the major construction blitz

Trains will be running along the new duplicated track and stopping at the new stations soon.

We will continue with works after the major construction blitz to finish the project.

This includes continuing construction of the shared walking and cycling path, landscaping, finishing works and planting new greenery in the station precincts and along the rail corridor.

Key dates

From 8.30pm Thursday 16 March

• Greensborough and Montmorency stations close
• Buses replace trains
• Construction blitz commences

Mid 2023

• Trains resume
• New Greensborough and Montmorency stations open

Late 2023

• Stage one of the new shared use walking and cycling path complete and open for use
• Project finishing works complete

Changes to the way you travel

Train passengers

From 8.30pm Thursday 16 March to last service Saturday 29 April, sections of the Hurstbridge Line will be closed. During this time, buses will replace trains.

Rail replacement bus stops will be located close to each station.

For details and to plan your journey, visit the PTV website.

Looking to get to the city?

During the rail closure, express buses will run between Eltham and Parliament during weekday morning peak times.

Drivers, pedestrians and cyclists

To ensure safety around our construction sites, there will be temporary traffic and pedestrian access changes in Greensborough, Montmorency and Diamond Creek during March and April.

There will be local signage in these areas for further details on additional bussing and detour information.

Please note these changes are dependent on a variety of factors, including weather and progress of works, and are subject to change.

Please take care when driving, walking or cycling in and around construction zones.

To view up-to-date disruption information, detours and work details visit:

• Greensborough
• Montmorency
• Diamond Creek

Overview of major works taking place

Greensborough precinct

• Demolishing the old station
• Constructing the new station
• Retaining wall, landscaping, drainage and fencing works
• Decommissioning and demolition of the old Greensborough substation
• Starting construction of stage one of the shared walking and cycling path

Montmorency precinct

• Demolishing the old station
• Constructing the new station
• Retaining wall, landscaping, drainage and fencing works
• Starting construction of stage one of the shared walking and cycling path

Diamond Creek precinct

• Finishing platform two extension works
• Drainage and landscaping works
• Constructing the new pedestrian crossing near Diamond Valley College

Across Greensborough, Montmorency, Diamond Creek and Wattle Glen rail corridors

• Demolishing old and installing new rail tracks
• Removing old and installing new rail network equipment and signals
• Removing old and installing new Myki systems

What to expect from your new stations

The new Greensborough and Montmorency stations and upgraded Diamond Creek Station will be ready for you to use soon.

You can expect:

Greensborough Station

• The new concourse and platform open and operational
• Operational Myki systems
• Lifts ready for use
• Station accessible via Para Rd and Poulter Avenue
• Accessible car parking available for commuters

Montmorency Station

• Operational Myki systems
• Accessible car parking available for commuters
• Both platforms operational

Diamond Creek Station

• Operational Myki systems
• Extended platform 2 for commuter use

Support your local traders

As part of our ongoing trader support, in February and March we are partnering with local traders across Greensborough, Montmorency and Diamond Creek for a Spend and Win competition.

Shoppers who spend more than $10 in a single transaction at participating traders go into a weekly prize draw to win a $100 gift card to spend at participating traders within the three trader precincts.

Read our news item more information.

Celebrate with us!

Thank you for your patience while we get your new stations and duplicated tracks ready.

To celebrate trains resuming and running along the new duplicated track and stopping at the new stations, join us to celebrate!

• Greensborough, Montmorency and Diamond Creek stations – 10am to 1pm Sunday 30 April
• Montmorency Station – 9am to 1pm Saturday 6 May

Keep an eye out for more information in your letterbox, on our website and our social media channels.

Stay in touch

The best way to stay up to date on the project is to:

• Sign up to email updates
• Call us on 1800 105 105
• Email contact@levelcrossings.vic.gov.au
• Sign up to receive SMS alerts for major traffic and construction impacts for the Hurstbridge Line Duplication project by texting HURSTBRIDGE to 0429 839 892