Workers have hit the tracks over the past week on the Pakenham Line, working around the clock to remove three level crossings at McGregor Road, Main Street and Racecourse Road and build new stations at Pakenham and East Pakenham.
Since 7 June, hundreds of workers on site have installed more than 3 kilometres of temporary track and 5,600 sleepers in Pakenham. Nine giant concrete segments have been craned into place to form the elevated rail line, as works continue on the new elevated structure and stations.
Buses are currently replacing trains between Berwick and Pakenham until Thursday 22 June as this work takes place.
Main Street will be closed at the level crossing from Monday 19 June to Saturday 24 June.
Please continue to support our local businesses in Pakenham by shopping local. For the chance to win some great local prizes, the LXRP team will host a Spin and Win competition, so head on down and have a spin!
If you’re a Pakenham Line commuter or planning to catch the train to the footy on the weekend, please allow extra time and plan your journey. View the disruptions map to find out if you're affected.
The project will remove the level crossings at McGregor Road, Main Street and Racecourse Road by building an elevated rail bridge over the roads, with six MCGs worth of community open space created underneath for everyone to enjoy in 2024.
New stations will also open at Pakenham and East Pakenham.
