Construction on the Mernda line
We are doing our part to help reduce the risk of infection and slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Victorian community.
Before High Capacity Signalling is rolled out on the Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury lines and in the Metro Tunnel, the new technology will be put through months of on-site testing and validation.
We have strict protocols in place to protect the safety of our construction workforce, including enhanced industrial cleaning arrangements, provision of personal protective equipment and measures to reduce staff contact, including staggered shifts.
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That testing site is on a 4.5km length of track on the Mernda line between Epping and South Morang stations. Specially equipped trains are scheduled to be on track for testing in the second half of 2020.
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| Timing | Where | What's happening |
|---|---|---|
June to July 2020 | Between Epping and South Morang stations | Testing of next-generation High Capacity Signalling for the Metro Tunnel will occur along the Mernda line between Epping and South Morang stations during June and July 2020. These works will occur:
Testing works will require the use of trains at night, when trains are not normally running. The trains will use sounding horns as required. To ensure these works can take place safely, buses will replace trains at times on part of the Mernda line during June and July 2020. Visit the Public Transport Victoria website for details. For further details, see the High Capacity Signalling Testing works notification (PDF, 167.5 KB). |