Work to duplicate a 1.2 kilometre single section of track between Heidelberg and Rosanna on the Hurstbridge line is now complete, meaning more trains can operate on the line.
The duplication was completed as part of the Hurstbridge Rail Line Upgrade which also included the removal of level crossings on Grange Road in Alphington and Lower Plenty Road in Rosanna in addition to building a new station at Rosanna.
Two extra weekday services will be added to the Hurstbridge line from August now the duplication is complete and the level crossings have been removed.
Work to fully complete the new Rosanna station – including landscaping and car parking – will take place over coming months.
To be able to make improvements to the capacity of the Hurstbridge line, and power additional train services, the Level Crossing Removal Authority will be constructing a new substation at Eaglemont and upgrading three substations at Macleod Fairfield and Preston. In addition to these substations, a new Wayside Energy Storage System will be installed at Diamond Creek. These substations and Energy Storage System will be operated by Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM).
Click here for further information on substations and Energy Storage Systems.
Current Disruptions
Turnham Avenue, Rosanna closure
Category
Road; Pedestrian
Affected suburbs
Description
The northbound lane on Turnham Avenue will close between Thursday 1 March and late July 2018.
View detailsRavenscourt Place closure
Category
Road; Pedestrian
Affected suburbs
Description
There will be a full closure of Ravenscourt Place – to pedestrians and vehicles – from Thursday 1 March until the end of July 2018.
View detailsSouth Morang line – Buses replacing trains
Category
Train
Affected suburbs
Description
While works take place as part of the Hurstbridge Rail Line Upgrade, buses will replace trains between Clifton Hill and South Morang from 7.15pm Thursday 19 July 2018 until last service.
View detailsBurgundy Street Closure
Category
Road
Affected suburbs
Description
To allow for Hurstbridge Rail Line Upgrade works, Burgundy Street, Heidelberg will be closed from 9:00pm Friday 20 July until 9:00am Saturday 21 July, between Stradbroke Avenue and Mount Street.
View detailsFeatured News
Rosanna Station now open!
When the new Rosanna Station opens on Friday 4 May it will become a Host Station, with staff available from 6.30am–10.30am on weekdays.
04/05/2018
New Rosanna Station opens, with two level crossings gone for good
From tomorrow, normal train services will resume on the Hurstbridge line and passengers will be able to catch trains from the new Rosanna Station.
03/05/2018
Video
Thanks for your patience during the Hurstbridge line blitz
The Hurstbridge line blitz was the longest rail closure in our history
Image Gallery
Drone footage: Hurstbridge line works
Aerial drone footage from the works on the Hurstbridge line
09/05/2018
Train travelling on the newly renovated Hurstbridge line
The newly constructed Hurtstbridge line in full swing.
07/05/2018
Publications
Heidelberg and Rosanna Community Update – June 2018
We have removed two dangerous and congested level crossings along the Hurstbridge line, built a brand-new Rosanna Station, and duplicated the single section of track between Heidelberg and Rosanna.
Hurstbridge Line Update - May 2018
We’ve completed the construction blitz and our sites in Rosanna, Heidelberg and Alphington have been transformed.
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