The boom gates at Murrumbeena Road in Murrumbeena are gone and the new Murrumbeena Station is operational.
The Murrumbeena Road crossing has been removed as part of the Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal Project that saw the removal of nine level crossings in total.
The level crossing has been removed by the construction of an elevated rail line. The Caulfield to Dandenong project is expected to be completed in late 2018.
The boom gates at the Murrumbeena Road level crossing had been down for up to 75 minutes in the weekday peak from 7:00am to 9:00am, causing frustration and delay for the thousands of motorists who use the road.
The Caulfield to Dandenong project includes rebuilding five new stations at Carnegie, Murrumbeena, Hughesdale, Clayton and Noble Park.
The use of elevated rail to remove the crossings is opening up 22.5 hectares of open space which will become parkland. You can find out more about the open space here.
To learn more about the elevated rail design, click here.
Current Disruptions
Oakleigh to Clayton stations - Shared use path closure
Category
Pedestrian
Affected suburbs
Description
The shared use cycling and walking path is closed from the eastern end of Oakleigh Station to Colin Road in Clayton due to difficult ground conditions until late October 2018.
View detailsHughesdale Station – Temporary access changes
Category
Road; Pedestrian
Affected suburbs
Description
While works take place as part of the Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal Project, there will be car park closures and changes to pedestrian access until late 2018.
View detailsMurrumbeena Station – Temporary access change
Category
Pedestrian
Affected suburbs
Description
The first stage of Murrumbeena Station is open and trains are taking passengers at the new station. During this stage, platforms are only accessible via temporary stairs. Buses will operate between Caulfield and Oakleigh for passengers with special needs, including people with prams or shopping carts.
View detailsMurrumbeena Road, Murrumbeena – Road closure
Category
Road
Affected suburbs
Description
To allow for track removal and road resurfacing, Murrumbeena Road, Murrumbeena will be closed at the train line from 6:00am Sunday 9 September to 10:00pm Sunday 23 September 2018.
View detailsCranbourne and Pakenham line – buses replacing trains
Category
Train
Affected suburbs
Description
To allow for works to upgrade the Cranbourne and Pakenham line, buses will replace trains between Westall and Cranbourne and Pakenham from first service Saturday 22 September to last service Sunday 23 September.
View detailsCranbourne and Pakenham line – Buses replacing trains
Category
Train
Affected suburbs
Description
To allow for works to upgrade the Cranbourne and Pakenham line – including the new stations at Carnegie, Murrumbeena, Hughesdale and Clayton – buses will replace trains between Westall and Caulfield from first service to last service on Sunday 14 October 2018.
View detailsCranbourne and Pakenham line – Buses replacing trains
Category
Train
Affected suburbs
Description
To allow for works to upgrade the Cranbourne and Pakenham line – including the new stations at Carnegie, Murrumbeena, Hughesdale and Clayton – buses will replace trains between Westall and Caulfield from 9:00pm to the last service each night on Monday 8 October and Tuesday 9 October 2018.
View detailsCranbourne and Pakenham line – Buses replacing trains
Category
Train
Affected suburbs
Description
To allow for works to upgrade the Cranbourne and Pakenham line – including the new stations at Carnegie, Murrumbeena, Hughesdale and Clayton – buses will replace trains between Westall and Caulfield from the first service on Friday 5 October to the last service on Sunday 7 October 2018.
View detailsCranbourne and Pakenham line – Buses replacing trains
Category
Train
Affected suburbs
Description
To allow for works to upgrade the Cranbourne and Pakenham line – including the new stations at Carnegie, Murrumbeena, Hughesdale and Clayton – buses will replace trains between Westall and Caulfield from first service to last service on Sunday 21 October 2018.
View detailsCurrent Events
Caulfield to Dandenong Corridor Carnival
Description
Enjoy a big day out with the Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal Project as we celebrate the creation of 22.5 hectares of open space and parkland, the opening of five new stations and the removal of nine level crossings.
View detailsFeatured News
A monumental move
A Clayton monument honouring soldiers who served in armed conflict has found a new home as part of a special memorial space being created under the new elevated rail.
06/09/2018
Millions of work and training hours flow from level crossing removals
As drivers around Melbourne enjoy free-flowing traffic thanks to level crossing removals, benefits of another kind are flowing from employment and training opportunities.
30/08/2018
Video
Carnegie, Murrumbeena, Frankston: Three stations now open
Three new stations were opened to passengers on 18 June 2018.
Image Gallery
Caulfield to Dandenong Landscape works
August progress along the Caulfield to Dandenong open space.
31/08/2018
Publications
Fencing and Landscaping program - Fencing assistance
In direct response to feedback received through this consultation process, LXRA is offering fencing assistance for residents with properties that share a boundary with the rail corridor where the new
Caulfield to Dandenong Area 1 Community update - July 2018
Our winter construction blitz saw the last four level crossings at Grange, Koornang, Murrumbeena and Poath roads removed
Email updates
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