Major transport upgrades are now underway across Melbourne’s west with a 14-day construction blitz kicking off over the weekend.
Transport Infrastructure Minister Gabrielle Williams announced on Thursday 8 January that train services will receive a huge boost to capacity and reliability as two brand-new stations begin construction and the removal of congested level-crossings get underway.
Platforms at Caroline Springs and Deer Park stations will also be extended to accommodate longer nine-car VLocity trains from 2027 as part of the Melton Line Upgrade, increasing capacity by up to 50 per cent.
Melton MP Steve McGhie called new upgrades are a “game changer” for locals.
“Delivering a new Melton station and upgrading the Melton Line to boost passenger capacity by 50 per cent will be a game changer for locals, making it easier to access public transport.”
Signalling works for the new Cobblebank stabling yard are also set to be completed.
Meanwhile, works are continuing on removing four level crossings in Melton and Truganina, including new rail bridges at Coburns and Exford roads and road bridges at Ferris Road and Hopkins Road.
A new, modern and accessible Melton station is also being promised to open later this year in a bid to improve accessibility to train services while also easing congestion on surrounding roads.
Coaches and buses will replace some train services during the works, with passengers along the Geelong and Ballarat lines urged to plan ahead and check Transport Victoria for updates as service changes are underway between Sunday 11 January to Friday 23 January.
