Work on the Pakenham Line is ramping up, with major construction taking place in May and June.
On the Pakenham Line, 22 dangerous and congested level crossings are being removed, with 13 gone and another 9 underway.
At Webb Street, Narre Warren, major works are progressing to remove the dangerous and congested level crossing and build a brand new Narre Warren Station.
Crews at Webb Street will work 24/7 to complete upgrades and relocations of essential services, piling, and concrete pouring in preparation for the new rail bridge and elevated station that will carry trains over the road.
In nearby Beaconsfield, crews will work 24/7 on the Brunt Road level crossing removal to prepare the area for major construction, including service relocation works, installing road safety barriers, setting up machinery on site, and completing critical works in the rail corridor.
To ensure the work can be completed safely, buses will replace trains between Dandenong and Pakenham from 9.30pm Thursday 25 May to the last service Tuesday 30 May.
Further down the line, on the Pakenham Level Crossing Removal Project, we’ll be working 24/7 in the rail corridor from 7pm Wednesday 7 June to Thursday 22 June to continue works on 3 level crossing removals at McGregor Road, Main Street and Racecourse Road and build new stations at Pakenham and East Pakenham. The construction team will use this time to remove and install track, install new signalling, continue work on the elevated rail bridge and on the new stations.
Buses will replace trains between Berwick and Pakenham during these works.
We’re hosting an online project update on the Pakenham Level Crossing Removal Project, on Wednesday 31 May, 6pm to 7pm. Members of the team will talk about upcoming construction activities, the 24/7 works and how to keep up to date on works in the area. To attend, please register via Eventbrite by Sunday 28 May.
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 and to plan your journey.
In total 110 level crossings are being removed across Melbourne, with 70 already gone for good, transforming the way people live, work and travel.
