Pakenham and Cranbourne lines: trains end at South Yarra
From 8:30pm Friday 23 October to last train Sunday 25 October, Pakenham and Cranbourne line trains start and end at South Yarra instead of running through the city. Use Frankston or Sandringham line trains to reach the city, and change at South Yarra on the way back.
- Duration23/10/2026 – 26/10/2026
- Lines affected1
Published 25 October 2026 at 10:13 · Updated 26 October 2026 at 02:01
What changes
When
Friday 23 October from 8:30pm to last train Sunday 25 October.
What changes
Pakenham and Cranbourne line trains will originate from and terminate at South Yarra.
Maintenance and renewal works take place during this time.
Stops closed
No trains run through Arden, Parkville, State Library, Town Hall and Anzac stations.
Shuttle buses operate North Melbourne to Parkville and Arden, except during night network.
Getting to the city
- From South Yarra: take a Frankston or Sandringham line train.
- To 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.
More information
Visit our Planned Works page or go to transport.vic.gov.au. Call 1800 800 007.
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Affected lines
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Other changes
All changes- RoadworksCranbourne and Pakenham: trains end at South Yarra from 8.30pmActive 26/10/2026 – 26/10/2026Same linesPakenham
- RoadworksPakenham Station: 16 car spaces closed for worksActive 20/10/2026 – 06/11/2026Same linesPakenham
- Stop changePakenham Station: stairs intermittently closedActive 20/10/2026 – 06/11/2026Same linesPakenham
- RoadworksWerribee: Buses replace trains from 11.50pm nightlyActive 26/10/2026 – 29/10/2026
- RoadworksSunbury line: buses replace trains North Melbourne to SunshineActive 26/10/2026 – 26/10/2026
- Timetable changeLilydale: trains may use altered platforms between Box Hill and CamberwellActive 25/10/2026 – 26/10/2026