Sunbury Line travellers are once again preparing for heavy delays as disruptions for September have been announced.
Buses will replace trains on different sections on the Sunbury Line from Saturday, September 20 until Wednesday, October 1 at varying times.
On Saturday, September 20 until Sunday, September 21, buses will replace trains between North Melbourne and Sunbury.
From Monday, September 22 until Wednesday, September 24, buses will replace trains between Flagstaff and Sunbury.
From Sunday, September 28 until Wednesday, October 1, buses will replace trains each night from 8.30pm to the last service each night.
A Metro Tunnel spokesperson confirmed to the Star Weekly that these works are due to the Metro Tunnel Project, which has begun testing turn-up-and-go train services along the new Cranbourne/Pakenham to Sunbury Line.
The spokesperson said these disruptions allow their team to test all the new systems and infrastructure.
“We’re getting on with building the Metro Tunnel so more trains can run, more often between Melbourne’s growing suburbs and the city’s key employment, education, health, and tourism hubs,” the spokesperson said.
“The Metro Tunnel will be the biggest transformation of our rail network in more than 40 years, and we need to trial all the complex systems before it opens later this year – one year ahead of schedule.
“We want to thank the community for their patience while we continue work on this city-shaping project that will change how Victorians and visitors get around the city.”
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