As part of Victoria’s Big Build, the Victorian Government has delivered more train services, less crowding and better connections on the Hurstbridge Line through the Hurstbridge Line Duplication project.
North East Link works on the Hurstbridge Line
As part of North East Link, we’re completing the M80 Ring Road in Greensborough.
The new road connection to North East Link will be built over the Hurstbridge Line between Grimshaw and Elder streets in Watsonia.
To create the space needed, the existing rail tunnel will be extended to nearly half a km long.
The nearby Grimshaw Street bridge over the rail line will also be rebuilt and widened.
As part of these works, we're upgrading almost 5km of tracks, gantries, wires and signalling - some more than 100 years old - between Macleod and Greensborough stations.
These upgrades will make train services safer and more reliable for Hurstbridge Line passengers.
Planned disruptions
Some upgrade works can only be carried out when power to the train line is turned off for the safety of workers.
There will be planned disruptions at these times with buses replacing trains on sections of the Hurstbridge Line.
Works to extend the rail tunnel and rebuild the Grimshaw Street bridge are now underway and will continue until 2026.
Visit the Disruptions Map for more information and plan your journey by visiting ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007 before you travel.