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Cranbourne line: trains end at South Yarra from Friday 23 October

Pakenham and Cranbourne line trains stop at South Yarra from 8:30pm Friday 23 October to last train Sunday 25 October. No trains run through Arden, Parkville, State Library, Town Hall and Anzac stations. Shuttle buses replace the service between North Melbourne and Parkville and Arden.

  • Duration23/10/2026 – 26/10/2026
  • Lines affected1

Published 25 October 2026 at 10:13 · Updated 26 October 2026 at 02:01

What changes

What changes

Pakenham and Cranbourne line services originate from and terminate at South Yarra instead of running into the City. This runs from 8:30pm Friday 23 October to last train Sunday 25 October.

To the City

All Pakenham and Cranbourne line trains end at South Yarra. Take a Frankston or Sandringham line train to reach the City.

From the City

All Pakenham and Cranbourne line trains start from South Yarra. Take a Frankston or Sandringham line train and change at South Yarra.

Closed stations

No trains run through Arden, Parkville, State Library, Town Hall and Anzac stations.

Replacement buses

  • Shuttle buses operate North Melbourne to Parkville and Arden
  • Not running during night network
  • Subject to local traffic conditions

Allow extra time

Plan ahead and check transport.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007 for more information.

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Pakenham and Cranbourne line services will originate from and terminate at South Yarra, from 8:30pm Friday 23 October to last train Sunday 25 October, while maintenance and renewal works take place. Note: Passengers are advised no trains will be running through Arden, Parkville, State Library, Town Hall and Anzac stations. Shuttle buses will operate North Melbourne to Parkville and Arden, except during night network. To City All Pakenham and Cranbourne line trains will end at South Yarra. Take a Frankston or Sandringham line train to the City. From City All Pakenham and Cranbourne line trains will start from South Yarra. Take a Frankston or Sandringham line train and change at South Yarra. Allow extra travel time. Replacement buses are subject to local traffic conditions. Visit our Planned Works page for more information. Plan your journey at transport.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007.

Affected lines

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