Enhancements and power upgrades are needed on the Cranbourne/Pakenham lines to prepare Melbourne’s rail network for bigger, more modern trains and to increase the frequency of rail services.

Upgrading the power will:

• provide the power needed to operate new trains through the Metro Tunnel
• allow for more frequent services at South Yarra station on the Sandringham and Frankston lines
• future-proof the power supply for future rail network upgrades.

Construction on the substation, located underneath the South Yarra Siding Reserve is underway and will be completed by mid 2022.

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