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From Tuesday 10 February to Friday 20 February 2026, electrical works will be undertaken by Metro Trains on the Werribee Substation. Electrical works are required to reinstate a cable which has failed and that critically feeds the substation. To allow for the reinstatement works, one large River Red Gum tree, situated next to the substation, will need to be removed. Q. Will trains still be running while these works are taking place? Trains will continue to run while these works are being done. The works can be safely undertaken whilst trains are running. Q. Will there be a lot of noise and dust? Works will only be carried out during daylight hours (7am to 5pm), Monday to Friday to limit any noise & disturbance for the local community. Appropriate dust suppression measures will be put in place to mitigate airborne dust from construction activities. Q. Is the tree of significance? The tree was not identified on the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Register of Significant Trees. Q. Does Metro Trains have approval to remove the tree? Metro Trains has been granted endorsement from the Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action (DECCA) to remove the single Red River Gum tree. Metro Trains did explore alternate options. However, the construction of a pit and trench is required to accommodate the emergency cable installation. It is not possible to undertake these works without significant and unavoidable intrusion to the River Gum Tree. Q. Is there a replanting plan for the removed tree? To ensure no net loss to Victoria’s biodiversity, Metro Trains has secured a native vegetation offset planting plan within the Melbourne Water Catchment boundary or Wyndham City district. Q. What measures are being put in place to ensure the protection of other native vegetation? A tree protection zone (TPZ) will be implemented to protect remaining trees on this site with the oversight qualified arborist. Any trees removed within tree protection zone (TPZ) will be applied for with the project endorsement form from DECCA. Q. Were any other flora & fauna identified? During investigation site works, no significant flora or fauna were identified. Thank you for your understanding as we carry out these safety works.
Monday 17 November 2025 to late April 2026 The Werribee Line will experience temporary timetable and service changes from Monday 17 November 2025 to late April 2026, due to Level Crossing Removal Project works. During this time, you can expect: All trains to the City will run express between Laverton and Newport stations and will not stop at Seaholme, Altona and Westona stations. A replacement bus will take Seaholme, Altona and Westona stations passengers to Newport Station for a connecting train service. All trains to Werribee will stop at Seaholme, Altona and Westona stations. There will be additional services operating on the Williamstown Line on weekdays during the AM peak. You may see increased patronage on your trains during this time.
Thursday 5 February to early-September 2026 Approximately 12 car spaces will be temporarily closed in the Wallace Avenue commuter car park for project works to install a new lift and secure bike storage facilities. For your safety, please follow signage and instructions in place during this time. The timing of these works may change depending on weather or unavoidable circumstances. Find out more about the Williams Landing Station improvements.
8pm to last service each night, Monday 16 February to Wednesday 18 February
9pm to 4am each night, Monday 16 February to Wednesday 18 February To improve the safety and efficiency of Melbourne’s metropolitan rail network, critical safety works will be undertaken along the Werribee and Williamtown Lines. These critical safety works form part of Metro’s annual works program to maintain and renew the rail network. What to expect: medium to high level construction noise during the set up and use of the heavy machinery rail grinding works that will cause a short-term immediate increase in noise once completed, that will decrease over time increased noise, dust and local traffic in the works area or the rail corridor traffic management in place, as required. Every effort will be made to carry out these works with respect for our valued neighbours. Works may be subject to change due to weather conditions and operational requirements.