Commuters should prepare for rail disruptions while travelling between Warrnambool, Geelong, Wyndham Vale, Tarneit and Melbourne due to work progressing on Victoria’s Big Build.
Dynon Road over the regional rail lines in West Melbourne is closed as part of the West Gate Tunnel Project to strengthen and widen the bridge, meaning trains must be kept off the tracks below.
The works will help connect the twin tunnels to the city to make it easier and quicker to get into the city from the west will cause disruptions to the Geelong, Bendigo and Ballarat lines in July.
West Gate Tunnel Project executive director Peter Lellyett said the works would help slash travel times from Geelong to Melbourne once complete in 2025.
“With projects like the West Gate Tunnel and Metro Tunnel really taking shape to transform the way Victorians travel,” he said.
“We’re working hard to ensure commuters are informed and prepared for these disruptions, we thank commuters for their patience.”
All Warrnambool line services will terminate at the Geelong station from July 8 to 23 and from July 29 to August 13, with passengers changing to a Geelong Line train to and from Southern Cross Station on weekdays.
Coaches will also replace trains on some nights between Southern Cross and Waurn Ponds in July and August.
Weekday trains to the city and afternoon trains from the city will not stop at Wyndham Vale or Tarneit from July 10 to 21 and July 31 to August 11, with alternative services provided during these times.
Trains will run normally on the weekends and outside these hours, and a temporary timetable will be available for passengers to plan their journey.
More information on train line closures and delays can be found at www.bigbuild.vic.gov.au/westgate.
