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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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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.

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