About the Gippsland Line Upgrade

Construction of the new Avon River bridge finished 3 months ahead of schedule in 2020. Trains now travel along the new structure at up to 90km/h, instead of slowing down to 10 km/h.

We have upgraded level crossings between Sale and Bairnsdale. This allowed VLocity trains to run to and from Bairnsdale for the first time. We have also upgraded drainage structures along the line, improving reliability.

Upgrades between Pakenham and Traralgon now underway will allow extra daily services between Traralgon and Melbourne.

Train arriving at station and people boarding

Upgrades between Pakenham and Traralgon include:

track duplication and second platforms at Bunyip, Longwarry, Morwell and Traralgon
extension of the Morwell crossing loop
level crossing upgrades to improve safety for motorists and train passengers
a new signalling system.

Person walking towards construction on-site

Next steps

Major construction on second platforms at Bunyip, Longwarry, Morwell and Traralgon stations is complete, with station precinct works to be finished in the coming months.

A new signalling system is being installed along the line, which will allow for more services and greater reliability.

More disruptions will be taking place to finalise our work and complete safety testing and driver training. This will allow for extra daily services between Traralgon and Melbourne.

Stay informed

We will keep passengers and the community updated via information sessions, letterbox drops, e-newsletters, advertising, website updates, Facebook, Instagram and station pop-ups.