New stations star in sustainability
Melbourne’s reinvigorated train stations are receiving high praise across the sustainability sector thanks to a range of industry-first initiatives saving time, money and the environment.
07 Mar 2018
Ten level crossings removed since 2015
After 41 days of 24/7 work the Belgrave/Lilydale line reopened on Monday 6 February with trains travelling underneath both Blackburn and Heatherdale roads.
06 Feb 2017
Summer works blitz starts with the removal of two more boom gates
Another two boom gates have been removed as a major construction blitz began yesterday at Blackburn Road, Blackburn and Heatherdale Road, Mitcham.
28 Dec 2016
Six week construction blitz to remove Blackburn and Heatherdale Road level crossings
A six-week construction blitz will kick off after Christmas to remove two dangerous level crossings at Blackburn and Heatherdale Roads in Melbourne's east.
12 Dec 2016
Four more level crossings will be gone
A series of road and rail closures will enable construction crews to safely and rapidly remove level crossings at Blackburn Road, Heatherdale Road, and Mountain Highway and Scoresby Road in Bayswater.
25 Sep 2016
Contract awarded for St Albans, Blackburn and Heatherdale
The Victorian Government has awarded the contract for the removal of four level crossings at Furlong Road and Main Road in St Albans; Heatherdale Road, Mitcham; and Blackburn Road, Blackburn.
08 Sep 2015
St Albans, Blackburn and Heatherdale crossings to be removed
The Victorian Government has announced the preferred contractor for the package of works to remove another four level crossings.
23 Jun 2015
17 level crossings to be removed in 2015-16 budget
The first 17 crossings to be removed under the Level Crossing Removal Project have been identified.
05 May 2015