23 Dec 2022 | 11:45 PM UTC
Australia: Rail disruptions to occur in Melbourne Central Business District, Victoria State, Jan. 2-15 due to planned maintenance
Rail disruptions to occur in Melbourne Central Business District, Australia, Jan. 2-15 due to maintenance works.
Event
Rail disruptions will occur in Melbourne Central Business District, Victoria State, Jan. 2-15 due to planned maintenance. The Flagstaff, Melbourne Central, and Parliament stations will be closed during maintenance. Rail authority Public Transport Victoria has advised travelers bound for the City Loop stops to reach their destinations from Flinders Street or Southern Cross stations. Officials will provide replacement buses along the Alamein, Hurstbridge, and Sandringham lines.
Lingering disruptions may occur after the maintenance concludes as operators reposition rolling stock. Available rail services will likely experience crowding; demand for alternative means of transport will probably be higher. Increased traffic congestion is likely as persons who would normally use Melbourne's rail network resort to driving their personal vehicles.
Advice
Consider using alternative transport for time-sensitive travel during the announced maintenance period. Allow extra time to reach destinations due to increased traffic congestion and demand for alternative transportation.
