By Laura Michell
Upfield line commuters are facing three months of train pain when a construction blitz commences on the line in July.
The state government is removing four level crossings on the Upfield line at Bell, Munro and Reynard streets in Coburg and Moreland Road in Brunswick. Two new stations will be built at Moreland and Coburg.
According to the Level Crossing Removal Project, more than 1000 people will work around the clock to remove the level crossings and build the new stations during the construction blitz.
“Rail and station closures will be required so that major project works can be safely conducted when trains aren’t running,” the Level Crossing Removal Project said.
“A turnback facility will be installed at Anstey station to allow trains to continue to run between the city and Anstey during the construction blitz, minimising disruption for about half of all Upfield line passengers.”
It is not known how the construction blitz will impact passengers using stations north of Coburg, including Upfield station.
As part of the works, tracks on the line will be elevated.
Public Transport Minister Melissa Horne urged commuters to plan ahead during the construction blitz.
“It’s vital we continue to invest in the infrastructure that we all use to get us where we need to go,” she said.
For more details on the planned works, visit: bigbuild.vic.gov.au
