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Summer works timetable changes – Metro train changes
Added: 13 December 2013
Public transport timetable changes over summer will accommodate major construction works on the Regional Rail Link and removal of two level crossings in Mitcham, and ensure you can get where you need to go while work is underway.
Alamein
Public transport timetable changes over summer will accommodate major construction works on the Regional Rail Link and removal of two level crossings in Mitcham, and ensure you can get where you need to go while work is underway.
The Alamein line will run a normal timetable throughout summer works.
If you are transferring to other Metro or V/Line lines you should be aware that summer works timetable changes will be in place on other lines from Sunday 22 December 2013 to Sunday 26 January 2014.
To plan ahead, use the Journey Planner.
Belgrave/Lilydale
Public transport timetable changes over summer will accommodate major construction works on the Regional Rail Link and removal of two level crossings in Mitcham, and ensure you can get where you need to go while work is underway.
The Belgrave / Lilydale lines will have a summer works timetable in place from Sunday 22 December 2013 to Sunday 26 January 2014.
22 December to 2 January
The Belgrave and Lilydale lines will have a reduced timetable during weekday peaks.
A regular timetable will be in place at other times.
3 to 24 January
The Belgrave and Lilydale lines will have a reduced timetable.
Buses will replace trains between Blackburn and Ringwood stations.
25 to 26 January
The Belgrave and Lilydale lines will run a regular weekend timetable.
To plan ahead, use the Journey Planner.
Craigieburn
Public transport timetable changes over summer will accommodate major construction works on the Regional Rail Link and removal of two level crossings in Mitcham, and ensure you can get where you need to go while work is underway.
The Craigieburn line will have a summer works timetable in place from Sunday 22 December 2013 to Sunday 26 January 2014.
22 December to 26 January
The Craigieburn line will have a reduced timetable during weekday peaks.
Citybound Craigieburn line trains will run via the City Loop to Flinders Street Station all day. Trains to Craigieburn will run via Southern Cross Station all day. This will result in some altered afternoon departure times on weekdays.
A regular timetable will be in place on weekends.
To plan ahead, use the Journey Planner.
Cranbourne/Pakenham
Public transport timetable changes over summer will accommodate major construction works on the Regional Rail Link and removal of two level crossings in Mitcham, and ensure you can get where you need to go while work is underway.
The Cranbourne and Pakenham lines will have a summer works timetable in place from Sunday 22 December 2013 to Sunday 26 January 2014.
22 December to 26 January
The Cranbourne and Pakenham lines will have a reduced timetable and a change in some stopping patterns on weekdays during the morning and afternoon peaks.
A regular timetable will be in place at other times.
To plan ahead, use the Journey Planner.
Frankston
Public transport timetable changes over summer will accommodate major construction works on the Regional Rail Link and removal of two level crossings in Mitcham, and ensure you can get where you need to go while work is underway.
The Frankston line will have a summer works timetable in place from Sunday 22 December 2013 to Sunday 26 January 2014.
22 December to 26 January
The Frankston line will have a reduced timetable on weekdays during the day, and a change in stopping patterns on some services.
A regular timetable will be in place on evenings and weekends.
To plan ahead, use the Journey Planner.
Glen Waverley
Public transport timetable changes over summer will accommodate major construction works on the Regional Rail Link and removal of two level crossings in Mitcham, and ensure you can get where you need to go while work is underway.
The Glen Waverley line will have a summer works timetable in place from Sunday 22 December 2013 to Sunday 26 January 2014.
22 December to 26 January
The Glen Waverley line will have a reduced timetable during weekday peaks.
A regular timetable will be in place at other times.
To plan ahead, use the Journey Planner.
Hurstbridge
Public transport timetable changes over summer will accommodate major construction works on the Regional Rail Link and removal of two level crossings in Mitcham, and ensure you can get where you need to go while work is underway.
The Hurstbridge line will have a summer works timetable in place from Sunday 22 December 2013 to Sunday 26 January 2014.
Please note, from 22 December, all Hurstbridge line City Loop trains will operate clockwise around the loop, seven days a week, providing a more consistent service for passengers.
22 December
Due to vegetation clearing, buses will replace all trains between Heidelberg and Hurstbridge on Sunday 22 December.
22 December to 26 January
The Hurstbridge line will have a reduced timetable during weekday peaks.
A regular timetable will be in place at other times.
To plan ahead, use the Journey Planner.
Sandringham
Public transport timetable changes over summer will accommodate major construction works on the Regional Rail Link and removal of two level crossings in Mitcham, and ensure you can get where you need to go while work is underway.
The Sandringham line will have a summer works timetable in place from Sunday 22 December 2013 to Sunday 26 January 2014.
22 December to 26 January
The Sandringham line will have a reduced timetable during weekday peaks.
A regular timetable will be in place at other times.
To plan ahead, use the Journey Planner.
South Morang
Public transport timetable changes over summer will accommodate major construction works on the Regional Rail Link and removal of two level crossings in Mitcham, and ensure you can get where you need to go while work is underway.
The South Morang line will have a summer works timetable in place from Sunday 22 December 2013 to Sunday 26 January 2014.
Please note, from 22 December, all South Morang line City Loop trains will operate clockwise around the loop, seven days a week, providing a more consistent service for passengers.
22 December to 26 January
The South Morang line will have a reduced timetable during weekday peaks.
A regular timetable will be in place at other times.
To plan ahead, use the Journey Planner.
Stony Point
Public transport timetable changes over summer will accommodate major construction works on the Regional Rail Link and removal of two level crossings in Mitcham, and ensure you can get where you need to go while work is underway.
The Stony Point line will run a normal timetable throughout summer works, however, changes to the Frankston line timetable mean some connections at Frankston will be affected.
22 December to 26 January
Travelling to the city:
All trains travelling from Stony Point to Frankston will connect with trains to the city.
Travelling to Stony Point:
Some weekday trains returning to Stony Point will not connect with the usual trains from Frankston. Please allow extra time for your journey and catch an earlier train from the City to ensure your connection.
Trains will connect as normal on weekends.
To plan ahead, use the Journey Planner.
Sunbury
Public transport timetable changes over summer will accommodate major construction works on the Regional Rail Link and removal of two level crossings in Mitcham, and ensure you can get where you need to go while work is underway.
The Sunbury line will have a summer works timetable in place from Sunday 22 December 2013 to Sunday 26 January 2014.
22 to 27 December
The Sunbury line will have a reduced timetable and a change in some stopping patterns on weekdays during the morning and afternoon peaks and in the middle of the day.
Citybound Sunbury line trains will run via the City Loop to Flinders Street Station all day. Trains to Sunbury will run via Southern Cross Station all day. This will result in some altered afternoon departure times on weekdays.
A regular timetable will be in place on weekends.
28 December to 19 January
Sunbury to Albion: A mixture of buses and shuttle trains will replace normal train services for all stations between Sunbury and Albion due to RRL works.
Albion to Footscray: Buses will replace train services for all stations between Albion and Footscray due to RRL works.
Download detailed information about the rail replacement bus arrangements.
Changes to your travel (PDF) 474 kB
Also see
Buses replacing trains on the Sunbury, Ballarat and Bendigo lines: Saturday 28 December 2013 - Sunday 19 January 2014
20 to 26 January
The Sunbury line will have a reduced timetable and a change in some stopping patterns on weekdays during the morning and afternoon peaks and in the middle of the day.
Citybound Sunbury line trains will run via the City Loop to Flinders Street Station all day. Trains to Sunbury will run via Southern Cross Station all day. This will result in some altered afternoon departure times on weekdays.
A regular timetable will be in place on weekends.
To plan ahead, use the Journey Planner.
Upfield
Public transport timetable changes over summer will accommodate major construction works on the Regional Rail Link and removal of two level crossings in Mitcham, and ensure you can get where you need to go while work is underway.
22 December to 26 January
Citybound Upfield line trains will run via the City Loop to Flinders Street Station all day. Trains to Upfield will run via Southern Cross Station all day. This will result in some altered afternoon departure times on weekdays.
A regular timetable will be in place at other times.
To plan ahead, use the Journey Planner.
Werribee
Public transport timetable changes over summer will accommodate major construction works on the Regional Rail Link and removal of two level crossings in Mitcham, and ensure you can get where you need to go while work is underway.
The Werribee line will have a summer works timetable in place from Sunday 22 December 2013 to Sunday 26 January 2014.
22 December to 26 January
The Werribee line will have a reduced timetable during weekday peaks.
A regular timetable will be in place at other times.
To plan ahead, use the Journey Planner.
Williamstown
Public transport timetable changes over summer will accommodate major construction works on the Regional Rail Link and removal of two level crossings in Mitcham, and ensure you can get where you need to go while work is underway.
The Williamstown line will run a normal timetable throughout summer works.
If you are transferring to other Metro or V/Line lines you should be aware that summer works timetable changes will be in place on other lines from Sunday 22 December 2013 to Sunday 26 January 2014.
To plan ahead, use the Journey Planner.