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

Works across the project include building new modern stations at Greensborough and Montmorency. The rail track has been duplicated between Greensborough and Montmorency, and between Diamond Creek and Wattle Glen, to allow more trains to run more often.

More trains, more often

From Sunday 28 May 2023, there will be a new timetable on the Hurstbridge Line.

There will be an additional:

• Two early weekday AM services from Hurstbridge
• One AM peak service from Hurstbridge
• Two AM counter peak services from Flinders Street
• One weekday PM service from Flinders Street
• One weekday peak PM service from Flinders Street
• One weekday PM counter peak service from Hurstbridge

Timetables and more information is available on the PTV website, PTV’s journey planner app and on the Metro Trains Melbourne website.

New walking and cycling path

Stage one of the shared walking and cycling path between Greensborough and Montmorency. Map is subject to change.

In the 2022 State budget, the Victorian Government announced funding for a new 2km shared walking and cycling path.

Stage one of the shared path will be built between Greensborough and Montmorency stations along the railway side of Para Road.

It will provide a safe and continuous connection between the 2 stations and link with the Plenty River Trail and station forecourts.

Works commenced in early 2023 and will be completed by the end of the year. In addition, the Department of Transport and Planning has started planning for stage 2 of the shared use path between Montmorency and Eltham.

Features of stage one of the shared path

• Spans 2km in length and is approximately 3 metres wide
• Runs between Greensborough and Montmorency stations
• Features a signalised pedestrian crossing near Paterson Crescent, Greensborough
• Includes additional planting of trees, plants, shrubs and grasses

New cycling facilities

As part of the Hurstbridge Line Duplication, we have delivered new secure bike parking for Greensborough and Montmorency stations making it easier to leave your car at home if you choose.

Greensborough Station

• 26 new bike spaces in a secure bike parking cage
• 13 bike hoops to accommodate 26 bikes
• 10 motorcycle parking spaces

Montmorency Station

• 26 new bike spaces in a secure bike parking cage
• 10 bike hoops to accommodate 20 bikes
• 10 motorcycle parking spaces

Making Greensborough and Montmorency safer

The existing pedestrian rail crossings in Greensborough and Montmorency have been in place for many years.

As part of the Hurstbridge Line Duplication project, these crossings have been upgraded to meet current accessibility and safety standards, including automatic gates that will close and activate noise control warning when trains approach.

The upgraded rail crossings provide safe connections to the new shared path further improving access to public transport, residential areas and local shops.

Project timeline

2019

• Site investigations
• Community consultation

Early 2020

• Site investigations
• Planning consultation

Late 2020

• Community consultation
• Station precinct layouts announced
• Enabling works started

2021

• Station designs released
• Construction begins

2022

• Construction continues

Early 2023

• Shared walking and cycling path construction begins

Mid 2023

• Duplicated track complete
• New stations open

End 2023

• Shared walking and cycling path construction complete
• Landscaping and other project completion works finish.

*Timeline above subject to change.