Mernda line back in full flight

A train going over a new bridge at Keon Parade. (supplied)

Trains have returned to the Mernda Line and are now running on two rail bridges over Keon Parade, following seven days of 24/7 works on the rail line.

As buses replaced trains throughout the Mernda Line, construction crews finished work on the concrete bridge structure, removed the old rail tracks and boom gates and continued work on the new Keon Park Station platform.

The team also connected the new section of track to the existing Mernda Line at either end, and installed lift shafts at the station.

Work will now continue on the road surface at Keon Parade as crews remove rail infrastructure, resurface the road and complete line marking. The road will re-open to traffic, level crossing free on Monday, May 20.

Please allow extra time when travelling through the area, and plan your journey.

The brand-new Keon Park Station will open to passengers in late June providing better access and improved connections to local neighbourhoods, buses, shops and cafés.