Carrum Station Level Crossing Removal Update: July 2019
As all local residents are aware the level crossing removal project is in full swing. I thought I’d take the time to update everyone on the latest information from the Level Crossing Removal Project and Victoria State Government.
Carrum Station is now closed and demolition works are underway in preparation for the new rail bridge and modern station.
There’s a few busy weeks ahead to finish installing a temporary track to keep trains running on the Frankston line during construction. They’re also relocating train storage in Carrum, removing the Station Street level crossing boom gates and installing a temporary pedestrian crossing across the rail line.
Buses replace trains between Mordialloc and Stony Point from 8:20pm Friday 19 July to last service Sunday 28 July. Alternative car parking is available at Bonbeach foreshore (off Williams Grove), Chelsea Library and Seaford North Reserve.
Pedestrian access at the Station Street level crossing is now closed. A free shuttle bus is running until Sunday 28 July to help pedestrians safely cross the Frankston line until a temporary pedestrian crossing opens on Monday 29 July. Pedestrian access remains open at the Mascot Avenue level crossing and along Patterson River.
From Monday 29 July trains will be running on the temporary track and shuttle bus services resume between Bonbeach and Seaford stations to keep locals moving until the new Carrum Station opens in early 2020.
Check out the news section of my website for updates, or check out https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au
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