Public transport in Melbourne’s north is set for a major boost, with 140 services being added to a key local bus route connecting Craigieburn and Mernda.
This week, Public and Active Transport Minister Gabrielle Williams announced route 390, running between Mernda station and Craigieburn via Wollert, will soon operate more frequently and later into the evening.
Weekday services will run every 20 minutes between 6am and 7pm, with buses operating until midnight, giving passengers more options to connect with Metro train lines or V/Line services to Seymour and Shepparton from Craigieburn station.
Saturday services will also be extended until midnight, while Sunday buses will continue to operate between 7.30am and 10pm.
Ms Williams said the upgrades would make public transport more reliable and accessible for residents across Craigieburn, Mernda and Wollert.
“These extra services will make it easier to get to school or work, or to connect with the train network, ensuring more options to help passengers get where they need to go,” she said.
The new timetable will also continue to provide students with access to Gilson college in Mernda, Mernda Central College and Wollert Secondary College.
Thomastown MP Bronwyn Halfpenny said the extra services would give northern suburbs residents more reliable options for everyday travel.
“These extra services will give local residents in Melbourne’s north more reliable options to get where they need to go, whether that’s work, school or connecting with the train network,” she said.
Yan Yean MP Lauren Kathage added the extra services would provide more opportunities for families to make their way around Melbourne’s suburbs.
“These extra services will make a real difference for local families – making it easier for parents to get to work, students to get to school, and residents to stay connected with the rest of Melbourne,” she said.
Timetables and more information on the extended bus routes are available at ptv.vic.gov.au, the PTV app or by calling 1800 800 007.
