Removal of three more dangerous and congested level crossings on the Frankston line, that are estimated to hold up more than 38,000 vehicles every day, is now underway with early works beginning at Park Road and Charman Road in Cheltenham and Balcombe road in Mentone. The project is set to take around 18 months with…
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Carrum Level Crossing Removal
Carrum is set to receive a brand-new town hub, with works to remove 3 dangerous level crossings now underway. The works include a new station at Carrum, as well as a new open plan community space which will allow for easier access to the waterfront. Crews, including BDS Civil and Construction, are now relocating unground…
The Election and What It Means For Rail Infustructure
Do you want to know what voting for what party will mean for Melbourne Rail infustrucure? Here’s the quick low down before Saturdays election. Labor Labor is relying on its record for huge transport and infrastructure projects – more than $60bn of rail and road projects are in the pipeline – to win…
Seaford Road Level Crossing Removal Completed
Seaford locals didn’t have to wait at the Seaford Road level crossing as the road was reopened to the public in time for Grand Final weekend. Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan and Member for Carrum Sonya Kilkenny visited the Seaford Road where the level crossing has been removed ahead of schedule after a six-week…
Surburban Rail Loop
The Victorian government has pledged a whopping $50 billion to go towards a new underground suburban rail network. With the big build expected to take up to 3 years to complete, it has been said to be “The biggest public transport project in Australian history” and won’t be completed until 2050. In total, 90km of…