A network support facility will be located near the new SRL station at Burwood and will provide power during the construction and operation of SRL East from Cheltenham to Box Hill.
The facility will supply power to operate trains, signals and communication equipment across the new network, and will allow the new fleet of high-tech, energy efficient trains to deliver a turn-up-and-go service. The facility will be designed to minimise visual impact.
The rail infrastructure for SRL East, including the network support facility, will be assessed through an Environment Effects Statement (EES).