Sunbury Line disruptions

Disruptions on the Sunbury Line

Below is an overview of the disruptions and details of bus replacements on the Sunbury Line over the next few weeks.

April

▉ Buses replace trains

Buses replace evening trains only

	Tue 1	Wed 2	Thu 3	Fri 4	Sat 5	Sun 6
Mon 7	Tue 8	Wed 9	Thu 10	Fri 11	Sat 12	Sun 13
Mon 14	Tue 15	Wed 16	Thu 17	Fri 18	Sat 19	Sun 20
Mon 21	Tue 22	Wed 23	Thu 24	Fri 25	Sat 26	Sun 27
Mon 28	Tue 29	Wed 30

Times and dates	Type of works	Buses replace trains between
1am Saturday 5 April to last service Sunday 6 April	Weekend	North Melbourne to Sunshine
8.30pm to last service each night, Monday 7 April to Wednesday 9 April	Weekday	North Melbourne to Sunshine
From first service Monday 14 April to last service Tuesday 15 April	Weekday	North Melbourne to Sunbury
From first service to last service on Thursday 17 April	Weekday	North Melbourne and Sunbury

We're building the Metro Tunnel

As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re building the Metro Tunnel. Twin nine kilometre tunnels have been dug under the city and construction is underway on five undergound stations. The Metro Tunnel will connect the Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury lines.

We are testing the tunnel's new systems and conducting trial operations in the leadup to opening in 2025.

As a result of these works, buses replace trains at various times on sections of the Sunbury, Cranbourne and Pakenham lines.

Planned maintenance and renewal works undertaken by Metro Trains Melbourne will also continue to ensure the safety and efficiency of Melbourne's metropolitan rail network.

For more information, please visit bigbuild.vic.gov.au.

Additional travel support and information

Car park and pedestrian access changes: Temporary car park closures and changes to pedestrian access will affect stations along the line during the works.

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.

Wheelchair Accessible Taxis are available and most train replacement buses will be low-floor models to assist passengers. Please speak to the customer service staff at your replacement bus stop, station staff or contacting PTV prior to your travel on 1800 800 007.

If you are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can contact us directly or through the National Relay Service and request to call 1800 800 007.

For other languages visit ptv.vic.gov.au/languages or call 9321 5450.

See Accessibility for more information on accessible transport in Victoria.

Journey planning

To plan your route, use Journey planner.

Download the PTV app for all your travel needs in one place. The app is fully accessible and free for Android and iOS devices.