Pakenham will be level crossing free and the new stations at Pakenham and East Pakenham open on Monday 3 June. From tonight, Friday 17 May until early June, crews will work 24/7 to:
- demolish the existing Pakenham Station,
- remove the boom gates,
- prepare the new stations at Pakenham and East Pakenham for passengers.
Buses will replace trains on sections of the Pakenham Line from tonight, Friday 17 May until last service, Sunday 2 June.
During next week, the boom gates at McGregor Road, Main Street and Racecourse Road will be dismantled and removed from the roads. To do this safely, there will be some short road closures.
The first test train will run to East Pakenham in the coming weeks, testing the track, overhead wiring and rail infrastructure.
When trains resume service on Monday 3 June, Pakenham will be level crossing free, and both the new Pakenham and East Pakenham stations will welcome passengers. Work will continue at Pakenham Station as crews install lifts and permanent stairs. A shuttle bus will connect Pakenham with nearby stations for those who cannot use stairs.
All Pakenham Line services will run through to the new East Pakenham Station from Monday 3 June, continuing the 5-10 minute frequency in weekday peaks, and a 20 minute frequency on off-peak weekdays and weekends.
Passengers can view the new timetable for East Pakenham Station on the PTV website.
The Pakenham level crossings will be removed by building a rail bridge over the roads, creating new community open space for locals to enjoy for generations to come.
The 2.5km rail bridge design with a new premium Pakenham Station will improve safety, reduce road congestion and allow more trains, more often.
We’re also extending the metropolitan rail line 2km and building a new East Pakenham Station.
