The Government of Victoria in Australia has announced plans to start major maintenance and overhauling works on the Seymour and Shepparton lines next month.

The A$10m ($7.43m) upgrading programme, which includes works to modernise tracks, signalling and all associated structures, is expected to improve operational reliability along the two lines.

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During the period of works, coaches will substitute all Seymour and Shepparton trains operating to and from Southern Cross Station, while a temporary bus service will be provided to minimise disruptions.

“We need to do more to improve the reliability and comfort along the Seymour line – and these works are an important step to achieving a better service.”

The upgrade works will be carried out concurrently with the Buckley Street level crossing works.

Victoria Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan said: “We’re getting on with vital upgrades to track, signalling and stations along the Seymour and Shepparton lines to provide a more safe and reliable service for passengers.

“We’ve scheduled this work to reduce disruption and we thank passengers in advance for their patience – but it needs to be done to get locals where they need to go sooner.”

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The scope of works includes replacing the station pit at Donnybrook, replacing the existing track near the station platform with a new one, platform refurbishment at Wandong Station, signal upgrading in Kilmore East and a bridge deck replacement at Dysart.

Rail sleeper replacements in Murchison East and culvert replacement works near Mangalore are also part of the upgrading programme.

Northern Victoria Member Jaclyn Symes said: “The community has told us that we need to do more to improve the reliability and comfort along the Seymour line – and these works are an important step to achieving a better service.”