Metro Trains are advising Vision Australia Radio listeners in Melbourne that buses are to replace trains on the Glen Waverley Line from 9pm Friday 3 April to Sunday 12 April.
What’s happening?
As part of Victoria’s Big Build, the Toorak Road, Kooyong level crossing will be removed by building a rail bridge over Toorak Road. By elevating the rail line, we will ease the
bottleneck for traffic entering and exiting the Monash Freeway, improve cycling and pedestrian connections, and create new open spaces for the community to enjoy.
Approximately 37,000 vehicles travel through the Toorak Road level crossing, with boom gates down for around 35 per cent of the morning peak. To ensure the works can take place safely, buses will replace trains on the Glen Waverley Line between Burnley and East Malvern. From Monday 13 April, trains will run along the new elevated rail structure above Toorak Road.
Car park closures
Car park changes will take place at various stations along the Glen Waverley line, including closing the eastern side of the East Malvern Station car park. For more information visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007.
Accessibility
If you need or cannot board a replacement bus, please contact PTV prior to travelling on 1800 800 007 or speak to our staff at the bus stop for alternative transport to be arranged at no cost. For more information visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007. If you’re deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, contact us through the National Relay Service – for more information, visit relayservice.gov.au
Languages
For information in other languages: visit ptv.vic.gov.au/languages or call 9321 5450.
Bikes and pets
Bicycles, dogs (with the exception of animals identified by an Assistance Animal Pass) and surfboards are not allowed on train replacement buses.
Ticketing
Where possible, you should touch on and off at the beginning and end of your journey. When catching train replacement buses, you can touch on at your connecting train station.
Buses replace trains;
Between Burnley and East Malvern:
- Monday 6 April to Thursday 9 April, until 9pm
Between Burnley and East Malvern:
- Monday 6 April to Thursday 9 April, after 9pm
- 9pm Friday 3 April to Sunday 5 April
- Friday 10 April to Sunday 12 April (all day)
Please note: From 9pm Friday 3 April to 6am Saturday 4 April, buses replace trains between Burnley and Glen Waverley.
Roads closed
Toorak Road will be closed in both directions between Elizabeth Street and the Monash Freeway intersection
- 8.30pm Friday 3 April until 5am Monday 6 April - Full weekend closure
- 9pm until 5am Monday 6 April until Thursday 9 April - Night closures, both directions
- 8.30pm Thursday 9 April until 5am Tuesday 14 April - Full Easter long weekend closure
Buses replace trams
Buses replace trams on Route 3/3a, 5, 6, 16, 64 and 67 along St Kilda Road and High Street from 9pm Friday 3 April to 5am Sunday 12 April, due to track renewal works.
There are additional service changes due to level crossing removal works at Toorak Road, Kooyong.
Plan your journey on the PTV app, visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007.
