Major maintenance and renewal work will begin on the Seymour and Shepparton rail lines as part of the Victorian Governments $10 million upgrade.
Around 200 workers will upgrade track, signalling and structures along both lines to improve reliability of V/Line services.
Crews will be replacing the station pit at Donnybrook, removing the existing track near the station platform, adding new ballast and laying new track.
Further works will involve platform renewal at Wandong Station, signal upgrades in Kilmore East, a bridge deck replacement at Dysart, culvert replacements near Mangalore, sleeper replacements in Murchison East and mud hole removals along the line.
To minimise disruptions to passengers, the works will coincide with works on the Buckley Street level crossing removal and a bus plan will be developed to provide a direct journey for passengers.
Coaches will replace trains for more than two weeks for all Seymour and Shepparton trains to and from Southern Cross Station.
Victorian Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan said the upgrades would provide a safer and more reliable services for passengers.
“We’ve scheduled this work to reduce disruption and we thank passengers in advance for their patience – but it needs to be done to get locals where they need to go sooner,” Ms Allan said.
Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp said, “We’re building new trains, better infrastructure and delivering extra services for regional Victorians. This government is looking after Northern Victorians, ensuring they get home safely.”
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