Major construction to remove the 9 level crossings between Dandenong and Caufield is about to begin.
From early August, 2 gantry cranes weighing 230 tonnes will be installed near Murrumbeena Station in readiness for an advanced engineering feat never seen before in Victoria.
The huge gantry cranes – 40m wide and 150m long – will be used to install 2500 locally-manufactured segments of the new elevated rail while trains are running below.
This methodology significantly reduces the impact on passengers and nearby residents during construction.
Until mid 2018 there will be impacts on commuter car parking while the 5 elevated train stations are built.
Watch the incredible construction method that will be used in the following animation.