Holiday Information from Metro Trains
Train Line Works
Passengers are advised to plan ahead to avoid long delays as much-needed upgrades across the network are scheduled to take place during the April holiday period.
Throughout April works will take place to build the eastern entrance of the Metro Tunnel, remove the dangerous level crossing at Carrum and upgrade power and signalling across the network.
It is expected to be busier than usual on other public transport services and roads.
To avoid increased delays and congestion, here are some tips:
- Avoid peak times and travel before 7am or after 9am
- If you can, arrive in the City before 7am – make the most of the Early Bird Fare. Touch off before 7.15am and your train travel is free.
- Visit ptv.vic.gov.au for up to date public transport information.
Please note, buses will replace trains on the Cranbourne, Pakenham and Frankston lines on Tuesday 23 April, the first day of Term 2 for many schools.
Whilst we recognise the majority of these works take place during the school holidays, we encourage staff and students to plan their journey in advance during this period.
Buses replace trains in March and April
Cranbourne and Pakenham lines
Passengers are advised to allow an extra 60 minutes to their journey, noting that it may be busier during peak times.
| Dates: | Buses replace trains between: |
| 11pm Friday 22 March to last train Sunday 24 March | Flinders Street and Caulfield |
| First train to 9pm Wednesday 27 March | Westall, Cranbourne and Pakenham |
| 8pm to last train Wednesday 27 March | Caulfield, Cranbourne and Pakenham |
| Thursday 28 March, first train to last train | Westall, Cranbourne and Pakenham |
| 11:30pm Friday 5 April to 1am Saturday 13 April | Flinders Street and Caulfield |
| Monday 8 April to Wednesday 10 April, 8pm* to last train each night | Dandenong, Cranbourne and Pakenham |
| 1am Saturday 13 April to last train Sunday 14 April | Flinders Street and Westall |
| Monday 15 April to Thursday 18 April, first train to last train | Flinders Street and Caulfield |
| Friday 19 April to Sunday 21 April, first train to last train | Flinders Street and Westall |
| Monday 22 April to Tuesday 23 April, first train to last train | Flinders Street and Caulfield |
Frankston and Stony Point lines
Passengers are advised to allow an extra 60 minutes to their journey, noting that it may be busier during peak times.
| Dates: | Buses replace trains between: |
| 11pm* Friday 22 March to last train Sunday 24 March | Flinders Street and Caulfield |
| Monday 1 April to Wednesday 3 April, first train to last train | Mordialloc and Frankston |
| 11:30pm Friday 5 April to 1:00am Saturday 13 April | Flinders Street and Caulfield |
| 11:30pm Friday 5 April to last train Tuesday 23 April | Frankston and Stony Point |
| 1am Saturday 13 April to last train Sunday 14 April | Flinders Street and Moorabbin |
| Monday 15 April to Thursday 18 April, first train to last train | Flinders Street and Caulfield |
| Friday 19 April to Sunday 21 April, first train to last train | Flinders Street and Moorabbin |
| Monday 22 April to Tuesday 23 April, first train to last train | Flinders Street and Caulfield |
Sandringham Line – weekends and Easter
Passengers are advised to allow an extra 45 minutes to their journey, noting that it may be busier during peak times.
| Dates: | Buses replace trains between: |
| 11pm Friday 22 March to last train Sunday 24 March | Flinders Street and Sandringham |
| 11:30pm Friday 5 April to 12pm Saturday 6 April | Flinders Street and Sandringham |
| 1am Saturday 13 to last train Sunday 14 April | Flinders Street and Sandringham |
| Friday 19 April to Sunday 21 April, first train to last train | Flinders Street and Sandringham |
| First train Monday 22 April to 12:30pm** Monday22 April | Flinders Street and Sandringham |
| 7:30pm* Monday 22 April to last train Monday 22 April | Flinders Street and Sandringham |
** Train services return 12.30pm to 7.30pm on Monday 22 April.
Glen Waverley Line
Passengers are advised to allow an extra 45 minutes to their journey while buses replace trains. It will be busier than usual due to the weekday closures of the Cranbourne, Pakenham and Frankston lines, so during weekdays passengers should plan ahead to avoid long delays.
| Dates: | Buses replace trains between: |
| 1am* Saturday 13 April to last train Sunday 14 April | Burnley and Darling |
Mernda Line
Passengers are advised to allow an extra 45 minutes to their journey while buses replace trains.
| Dates: | Buses replace trains between: |
| Monday 1 April to Tuesday 2 April, 8.30pm each night to last train | Parliament and Clifton Hill |
| Wednesday 3 April, after 8.30pm to last train | Parliament and Epping |
| Thursday 4 April to Tuesday 9 April | Thornbury and Epping |
An altered timetable will be in effect in April, and other planned or unplanned disruptions may occur during this period. For journey planning, service information and up-to-date timetable information, visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007. For information about roads visit vicroads.vic.gov.au.
For more information about these projects, visit bigbuild.vic.gov.au or call 1800 105 105.
We thank you for your patience as we work towards delivering an upgraded transport network for Melbourne’s growing population.
*Dates and times are approximate only and may change.