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Buses to replace trains on Cranbourne and Pakenham lines

Buses will replace trains on sections of the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines throughout January and early February, while works continue on the Cranbourne Line Upgrade.

Cranbourne and Pakenham line trains will be replaced by buses between Westall, Cranbourne and Pakenham stations from 8.30pm on Tuesday, 11 January until last train on Thursday, 3 February.

Buses will also replace trains between Dandenong and Cranbourne stations from first service on Friday, 4 February until last service on Sunday, 6 February.

Passengers should allow extra travel time and can plan their journey by visiting ptv.vic.gov.au

The Cranbourne Line Upgrade will deliver eight kilometres of duplicated track between Cranbourne and Dandenong, a new Merinda Park Station and the removal of three level crossings.

To learn more about the Cranbourne Line Upgrade, head to bigbuild.vic.gov.au

The latest public transport information and network status is available at ptv.vic.gov.au or in the PTV mobile app.

Those who are travelling on public transport, or in a taxi or rideshare service, must wear a fitted mask covering their nose and mouth for the entire journey.

QR codes have also been rolled out across the public transport network to help keep passengers safe.

For more information and advice about coronavirus, visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au

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