Alamein, Belgrave and Lilydale lines

Buses replace trains

Starts: 8:20pm Sunday 20 April 2025

Ends: Last service Wednesday 23 April 2025

planned works

Updated: 9:36pm Wednesday 2 April 2025

Added: 9:30pm Wednesday 2 April 2025

Buses replace trains between Parliament and Camberwell from 8:20pm to last service, Sunday 20 April to Wednesday 23 April, due to maintenance works.

Allow extra time.

Replacement buses will stop at:

STATION TO CITY FROM CITY
Parliament

At the Metro designated bus stop opposite Gordon reserve in Spring Street.

At the Metro designated bus stop near corner of Little Collins and Spring Streets (West end).

Richmond

Swan Street

Exit Richmond Station onto Swan Street, turn left and the designated bus stop is in 10 metres.

Swan Street

Exit Richmond Station on to Swan Street and turn right. Cross Swan Street at the tram stop and turn left, the designated bus stop is in 5 metres.

East Richmond

Swan Street, Tram Stop #11

Exit East Richmond Station on to Church Street. Turn left and walk 70 metres to Swan Street. Cross Swan Street at the pedestrian crossing and turn left. Continue to Metro Designated Bus Stop near Tram Stop #11.

Swan Street, Tram Stop #11

Exit East Richmond Station on to Church Street. Turn left and walk 70 metres to Swan Street. Turn right at Church Street and cross at the pedestrian crossing. Continue to Metro Designated Bus Stop located at Tram Stop #11.

Burnley

Swan Street, Tram Stop #14

Exit Burnley Station on to Burnley Street and walk to Swan Street. Use pedestrian crossing to cross Burnley Street and again to cross Swan Street. Turn left and continue to Metro Designated Bus Stop near Tram Stop #14.

Swan Street, Tram Stop #12

Exit Burnley Station on to Burnley Street and walk to Swan Street. Use pedestrian crossing to cross Burnley Street and walk approx. 50m to Metro Designated Bus Stop.

Hawthorn

Burwood Road

Exit Hawthorn Station on to Burwood Road. Turn right and walk approx. 80 metres to pedestrian crossing. Cross Burwood Road and turn left. Walk approx. 60 metres to Metro Designated Bus Stop, opposite Hawthorn Station entrance.

Burwood Road, Hawthorn Station entrance

Exit Hawthorn Station on to Burwood Road. Proceed to bus stop in front of station entrance at the top of the entry/exit ramp.

Glenferrie

Burwood Road and Serpells Lane

Exit Glenferrie Station via the lane to Glenferrie Road. Turn right and proceed 100 metres towards Burwood Road. Cross Burwood Road at the pedestrian crossing, turn left and proceed to the Designated bus stop in 40 metres.

Burwood Road and Kent Street

Exit Glenferrie Station via the lane towards Glenferrie Road. Turn right and proceed 100 metres towards Burwood Road. Turn left and proceed to the Designated bus stop in 100 metres.

Auburn

Burwood Road and Montrose Street

Exit Auburn Station onto Auburn Road, turn left and proceed 120 metres to Burwood Road. Cross Burwood Road at the pedestrian crossing, turn left proceed 150 metres to the designated bus stop.

Burwood Road and Montrose Street

Exit Auburn Station onto Auburn Road, turn left and proceed 120 metres to Burwood Road. Turn left and proceed 130 metres to the designated bus stop.

Camberwell

Cookson Street, Camberwell Station entrance

Exit Camberwell Station onto Cookston Street. Cross Cookston Street, turn right and proceed to the designated bus stop in 30 metres.

Cookson Street, Camberwell Station entrance

Exit Camberwell Station onto Cookston Street, turn left and proceed to the designated bus stop in 20 metres.

Travelling on rail-replacement bus services

Passengers with accessibillity needs are advised to contact their local train station in advance or ask staff at the replacement bus stops to organise travel.

For the safety and comfort of all passengers, there are restrictions on what you may take with you on buses.

You cannot:

  • Take a conventional bike on a bus or tram (only folding bikes that meet the size criteria).
  • Take an animal on a bus or tram unless it is in a suitable container. Exceptions apply for assistance dogs.
  • Take a surfboard on a tram or a bus.

For further information, see Luggage, Bikes and Animals.

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