Major construction along the Pakenham train line will take place throughout May and June as crews continue work to remove dangerous level crossings and build new stations.
On the Pakenham Line, 22 dangerous and congested level crossings are being removed, with 13 gone and another nine underway.
From 7pm on Wednesday 7 June to Thursday 22 June, crews will be working around the clock in rail corridors on McGregor Road, Main Street and Racecourse Road.
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 at Pakenham and East Pakenham.
Buses will replace trains between Berwick and Pakenham during these works.
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.
At Webb Street, Narre Warren, major works are also 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.
An online project update on the Pakenham Level Crossing Removal Project will be held 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 removed.
