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@levelcrossings

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Removing 110 #levelcrossings & overseeing rail projects in Melb. Online Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, or call 1800 105 105. Social media policy:

Melbourne, Victoria
Joined May 2015
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
1 year
Glen Huntly Road reopened this morning with no boom gates in sight. Route 67 @yarratrams are back too! Buses continue to replace trains on sections of the Frankston Line until early August. Thanks for your patience, Glen Huntly!
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
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๐Ÿš‰ Good news โ€“ trains are back on the Frankston Line tomorrow, stopping at the new Glen Huntly Station! Express services are also back. Thanks for your patience during our works to remove the level crossings at Neerim & Glen Huntly roads. More:
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
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๐ŸŽ‰ It's time to play, Coburg! ๐Ÿ˜ The new playgrounds at Coburg and Moreland stations are now open under COVIDSafe rules with QR code check-in. ๐Ÿ• There's a new dog park located between the stations under the elevated rail. Just look for the yellow pylons (and cute doggos!)
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
5 years
And Reservoir makes 31 ๐ŸŽ‰ The High St level crossing in #Reservoir is now gone for good, and the new Reservoir Station opened this morning! ๐Ÿ‘ Finishing works on the project will continue into the new year๐Ÿš‰ Find out more:
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
6 years
The wait is over ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ™Œ Trains are now running along the new #Mernda line and your three new stations - #Mernda , #Hawkstowe & #MiddleGorge - are open to passengers. All aboard ๐ŸšŠ๐Ÿ‘Œ
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
4 years
Coburg and Moreland stations are officially open ๐Ÿš‰๐ŸŽ‰ The two stations were rebuilt as part of our works to remove four level crossings on the Upfield line โ€“ thanks for your patience! ๐Ÿ™Œ Read more about the station features ๐Ÿ‘‰
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
6 years
Good news #Hurstbridge line commuters! The blitz is almost over. Trains will resume tomorrow & the new #Rosanna Station will be operational! Over 6 wks weโ€™ve removed 2 crossings, delivered a new station & duplicated the line btwn #Rosanna & #Heidelberg
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
1 year
We're fixing Melbourne's oldest spelling mistakeโœ๏ธ ๐Ÿš‰ As well as removing 2 of Melbourne's most dangerous and congested level crossings, weโ€™re also correcting the station name from Glenhuntly to Glen Huntly!
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
6 years
#Mernda โ€“ trains are another step closer ๐Ÿš†๐Ÿ›ค๏ธ The first test train pulled into the new #MerndaStation today, about 60 years after the last train ran along the former #Whittlesea line. Find out more:
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
5 years
It's been a big year out at Reservoir. The level crossing is gone and the new Reservoir Station is now open! And this is how we got there...
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
6 years
Last night, the boom gates at #HeathertonRoad went down for the final time! This is the last train passing through the #levelcrossing - EVER ๐Ÿš‰ By summer's end, the level crossings at Corrigan, Heatherton & Chandler roads in #NoblePark will be gone ๐Ÿ‘‹ ๐Ÿ‘‹ ๐Ÿ‘‹ #transformingMelbourne
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
6 years
Trains are arriving in #Mernda from Sun 26 August, but we're giving you a sneak peak ๐Ÿคซ๐Ÿ‘€ Join us at #MiddleGorge , #Hawkstowe & #Mernda stations on Sun 19 August - you'll be able to explore the stations, ride the line & enjoy some family fun. Details ๐Ÿ‘‰
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
6 years
Call us constructions nerds, but we reckon seeing the straddle carrier in action never gets old ๐Ÿค“ Watch it placing the first of two spans over #GrangeRoad in #Carnegie earlier this week.
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
4 years
We've removed our 35th level crossing at #ToorakRd #Kooyong - 6 months early & with crews working under strict health & safety protocols. Trains are now travelling over the new rail bridge & vehicles are no longer facing boom gate delays on #ToorakRd .
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Level Crossing Removal Project
6 years
Now that construction is winding up on our #Caulfield to #Dandenong project, we're looking back at a few of our early artist's impressions. We think they were pretty spot on ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ‘Œ #transformingMelbourne
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
6 years
Driver training took place on the new sections of elevated rail in #NoblePark at the weekend. Only a few days to go until services for passengers resume - the train drivers are excited, we're excited, and we reckon you will be too! #transformingMelbourne
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
4 years
The new Cheltenham Station is now open, with trains stopping at the station for passengers who need to travel for essential reasons ๐Ÿš‰ More info:
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
6 years
#Mernda - you'll want to put this date in your calendar ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ From 26 Aug, you'll be able to catch a train on the new #Mernda line! 3 new stations - #MiddleGorge , #Hawkstowe & #Mernda - will be open & trains travelling along the new 8km of track ๐Ÿš‰ #transformingMelbourne
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
8 years
The old signal box from #GardinerStation has started a new life as a bike shelter!
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
6 years
Trains are back at #Clayton this morning! ๐Ÿš๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป #thanksforyourpatience #transformingMelbourne
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
8 months
Final designs for Parkdale! With an elevated rail bridge replacing the level crossings at Warrigal Rd & Parkers Rd, locals can look forward to new community spaces. The level crossings will be gone and the new Parkdale Station open in 2024. Learn more:
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
4 years
We're beaming at this before and after snap at Bell St #Coburg ๐Ÿ‘ท We've installed 200 of the 268 L-beams on the Bell to Moreland project ๐Ÿ—๏ธ The heaviest weighs 135 tonnes โ€“ almost the same as a blue whale ๐Ÿณ Once all the L-beams are in, we'll start laying track and ballast ๐Ÿš‚
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
6 years
Our version of #Christmas lights โœจ๐ŸŽ„โœจ New station signs have been installed at #Murrumbeena , #Clayton , #Carnegie , #Hughesdale and #NoblePark stations. They light up and change colour at night โ€“ make sure you add them to your Christmas light tour ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿคถ๐ŸฆŒ
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
6 years
Workers installing the new track at #NoblePark ๐Ÿš ๐Ÿšง ๐Ÿ‘ท #notlongnow #transformingMelbourne
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
2 years
โœŒ๏ธPreston, say hey to your 2 new state-of-the art stations. ๐Ÿš‰ The brand-new Preston and Bell stations welcomed Mernda Line passengers this morning, with trains now running on both sets of elevated tracks for the first time. Learn more on our website:
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
4 years
It's been a BIG day on the Upfield line! ๐Ÿ˜ 4 more level crossings are now gone for good (Bell St, Munro St, Reynard St and Moreland Road) and trains are travelling on the new 2.5km elevated rail. Find out more:
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
3 years
๐Ÿ‘ Exciting news for Pakenham! Have a look at the brand-new Pakenham and East Pakenham stations, being built as part of the fast-tracked project to remove level crossings at McGregor Rd, Main St and Racecourse Rd. Learn more about the new stations:
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
6 years
Toot toot! From tomorrow, you can say seeya later to buses ๐Ÿ‘‹ & g'day ๐Ÿ˜Š to trains on the #Cranbourne & #Pakenham lines. After driver testing on the new section of elevated rail in #Murrumbeena & #Carnegie this weekend we're ready to go - enjoy the ride! #thanksforyourpatience
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
17 days
๐Ÿ‘‹ Itโ€™s going, going, gone on the Lilydale Line! ๐Ÿš‰ Trains will resume running on the Lilydale Line with the new Ringwood East Station open on Friday 5 July, and the new premium Croydon Station set to open in late July. โžก๏ธ Read our latest news item:
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
1 year
Tram square nightmare no more ๐Ÿ‘‹ Trams used the Glen Huntly tram square โ€“ the place where train and tram rails and overhead electrical meet โ€“ for the last time on Friday 5 May, before it was removed as part of level crossing removal works.
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
1 year
Marking another milestone in Mont Albert and Surrey Hills! ๐Ÿ›  After almost 3 months of 24/7 works, Mont Albert and Union roads reopened on Saturday morning. ๐Ÿ’ช The new roads are supported by 37 massive concrete beams, each weighing between 30 and 73 tonnes.
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
6 years
Good things come in threes ๐Ÿ˜Ž Station signs are in place and there's not long left to wait! Passenger trains will be arriving on the #Mernda line from Sunday 26 August โฐ๐Ÿ“…
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
1 year
๐ŸŽ‰ Mont Albert and Union roads are reopening on Saturday 13 May! ๐Ÿš— More than 22,000 vehicles will enjoy safer and less congested journeys every day over the new 1.3km rail trench.
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
1 month
๐Ÿคฉ Mordialloc's making moves! ๐Ÿš‰ Updated designs for the Mordialloc level crossing removal project will see 3 sets of boom gates gone for good at McDonald and Bear streets in Mordialloc and Station Street in Aspendale by 2026. โžก๏ธ For more info:
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
4 years
All aboard! ๐Ÿš‰ Your new #Mentone Station is open, and two weeks early! Earlier this morning the first trains started moving on the #Frankston Line, a week earlier than expected. Stay tuned for our Mentone Station look-around coming soon ๐Ÿ‘€
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
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All aboard Narre Warren! ๐Ÿš‚ The new Narre Warren Station welcomed its first passengers yesterday morning โ€“ following the removal of the Webb Street level crossing late last year. Read more about your new station:
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
7 years
The Caulfield to Dandenong Project is transforming a narrow rail corridor into Melbourne's newest urban parkland, and the design is now complete! Check out the full designs here
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
1 year
Glen Huntly Road has reopened boom gate free, with cars, trams & cyclists able to cross the rail line for the first time in 10 weeks. Works continue on the new Glen Huntly Station & getting the Frankston Line ready for trains by early August. Learn more:
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
6 years
ICYMI: The newly-built #NoblePark Station is open, passenger trains are running on a new section of elevated rail for the first time, and three #levelcrossings have now been removed at Corrigan, Heatherton & Chandler roads ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐ŸŽ‰ #transformingMelbourne
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
6 years
A sign of things to come #Mernda ๐Ÿš๐Ÿš๐Ÿš #transformingMelbourne
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
3 years
Coburg and Brunswick - your open space is taking shape ๐ŸŽ‰ We're working hard on putting the finishing touches on the 2 MCGs worth of open space underneath the elevated Upfield line and will have more information soon about when these new spaces will be open to enjoy ๐ŸŸ
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
6 years
A sneak peek inside the new #NoblePark station reveals finishing details like these locally sourced timber baffles, installed to add warmth and let in light. Passengers will be able to catch trains from the new station tomorrow - not long to go now! #transformingMelbourne
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
1 year
๐ŸŽ‰ We've removed our 69th and 70th level crossings at Union and Mont Albert roads! Your new Union Station is now open with trains running in the 1.3km rail trench. Read more about this milestone:
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
2 months
๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Great news, Pakenham! ๐Ÿš‰ Your brand-new Pakenham and East Pakenham stations will open and trains will resume service on Monday 3 June - making the suburb boom gate free. โžก๏ธ To learn more, read our latest news item:
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
6 years
The 44-day construction blitz taking place on the #HurstbridgeLine is on the home stretch ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ—๏ธ With the countdown on until trains return on Monday 30 April, take a look at what we've done so far :)
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Level Crossing Removal Project
6 years
Myth. Busted. ๐Ÿš ๐Ÿš ๐Ÿš #elevatedrail #freighttrains #transformingMelbourne
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
4 years
Less than a year ago, piling rigs & cranes were arriving at Toorak Rd to start building the new elevated rail bridge. Now weโ€™ve finished the final piece - landscaping! 37,000 trees, shrubs & grasses have been planted, the open spaces are finished and shared use paths are open.
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
6 years
From tomorrow morning, trains will be running from the new #FrankstonStation , after a 6-week construction blitz ๐Ÿš‰๐Ÿ˜€๐ŸŽ‰ 300 people worked 24/7 to demolish the old station & crane the new buildings into position. #transformingMelbourne #ThanksForYourPatience
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
3 years
Old trains, new stations ๐Ÿš‚ On Saturday, two Steamrail Victoria steam trains travelled between Moorabbin and Carrum/Kananook on their Bayside Shuttle tour. It was the first time the steam trains have travelled through our brand-new Cheltenham, Mentone, and Carrum stations ๐Ÿ‘
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
3 years
โœ… Level crossings #48 and #49 are gone for good. The dangerous and congested level crossings at Manchester Road, Mooroolbark and Maroondah Highway, Lilydale have now been removed. For more info:
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
6 years
The countdown is on... The canopy is in at the new #Clayton Station - which means we're almost ready for trains to return on April 16 ๐Ÿš ๐Ÿ˜ ๐ŸŽ‰ #ThanksForYourPatience #TransformingMelbourne
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
7 years
The view from inside a span ๐Ÿ™‚ย Here you can see plastic ducts that hold the steel tensioning cables, and help join the segments together ๐Ÿ’ช
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
3 years
We've hit the big 5-0 ๐Ÿฅณ ๐Ÿ‘ That's right โ€“ over 50 dangerous and congested level crossings have now been removed! Don't go anywhere ๐Ÿ‘‰ 85 level crossings are set to go by 2025.
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
4 years
โœ… The new Coburg and Moreland stations will open on Monday 14 December. ๐ŸŒฑ We'll soon start planting in the open space, which will feature playgrounds, a dog park and exercise equipment for the whole community. ๐Ÿ€ See the new open space designs here:
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
6 years
Ohh, those summer nights! ๐ŸŒ‡ It's been a busy summer for our CTD team in #NoblePark . We've been installing new overhead wiring to get the new rail line ready to open, along with the new station, later this month ๐Ÿ™Œ #transformingMelbourne
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
3 years
๐Ÿ‘‹ Say hi to the new Upfield Shared Use Path between Brunswick & Coburg! โœ… We opened 2.5km of separated bike and pedestrian paths under the Upfield line, between the new Moreland & Coburg stations. ๐ŸšดThe new cycling path is wider, with upgraded surfaces & additional lighting.
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
4 years
See the new North Williamstown Station designs ๐Ÿ‘€ We heard the community wanted the station to reflect the local area so the design has plenty of garden spaces, red brick and bluestone. The Ferguson St level crossing will be gone for good in 2022. More:
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
6 years
By mid-June the final 4 level crossings between #Caulfield & #Dandenong will be removed & two new stations will be open at #Carnegie & #Murrumbeena ๐ŸŽ‰ A major construction blitz will take place from 29 May to 17 June ๐Ÿ‘Š
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
3 years
Construction at Cheltenham is complete โœ… Both the new multi-deck car park and the final section of the stationโ€™s landscaped forecourt on Charman Road are now open. The forecourt has green space, a Parkiteer, seating, landscaping and safe access to the Charman Road shops ๐ŸŒด
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
6 years
The old tracks and overhead wires have been removed between #Murrumbeena and #Hughesdale stations ๐Ÿ‘ท๐Ÿšง๐Ÿš #transformingMelbourne
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
1 year
๐ŸŒฑ Removing the level crossings at Oakover Rd, Bell St, Cramer St, and Murray Rd has created 3 MCGโ€™s worth of public open space in Preston. We've planted 700 new trees and around 148,000 plants, shrubs & grasses underneath the raised rail bridge for the community to enjoy.
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
1 year
๐Ÿ‘ 72 level crossings are gone for good and Glen Huntly is now boom gate free! ๐Ÿš‰ Trains and express services are back on the Frankston Line. ๐Ÿ‘ท Finishing works on the new Glen Huntly Station will continue through August. Read more:
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
7 years
The new #NoblePark Station is coming to life after we installed the very first piece of the station canopy over the weekend. ๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿš ๐Ÿ’™
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
3 years
Reservoir Station recently collected a World Architecture and Design Award at the 2021 Prix Versailles in France. ๐Ÿ… It was recognised by the World Judges Panel and presented the Special Prize Exterior award in the Passenger Stations category. More:
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
8 years
That feeling you get when you finish roadworks ahead of time... #CentreRd #Bentleigh reopens 17 hrs early! @Vicroads
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
4 years
Carrum's looking cool ๐Ÿ˜Ž All station facilities are now open, including the main entrance, the village green and a shared use path from Mascot Ave to Eel Race Rd ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿšด We can't wait for the community to make full use of the precinct once Stay at Home restrictions are lifted.
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
2 years
We've crossed the finish line at Hoppers Crossing Station ๐Ÿ ๐ŸšŠ The level crossing at Old Geelong Road is gone for good ๐Ÿšด Your new pedestrian & cyclist overpass is open ๐ŸŒฑ Planting in the precinct โ€“ including more than 100 trees & 15,000 shrubs, flowers, & grasses โ€“ is complete
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
4 years
Trains are back but we're still busy on the Upfield line! We're continuing to fit out the new Coburg and Moreland stations, and working on restoring the heritage buildings. We're also getting roads ready at Munro St & Colebrook St, as well as footpath kerb works at Moreland Rd.
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
3 years
โœ… Another level crossing bites the dust! ๐Ÿ‘ We've removed our 47th level crossing months ahead of schedule. ๐ŸŒ‰ Watch to see the incredible new road bridge at South Gippsland Highway in Dandenong South. Read more:
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
3 years
Meet the new Glenhuntly Station! The precinct features: โœ…a contemporary design with traditional elements & a vibrant station forecourt โœ…improved all abilities access & more weather protection โœ…a new off-road path connecting Ormond & Caulfield. More โ€“
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
6 years
The new #DarebinStreet underpass in #Heidelberg - next to the existing 100 year old one. We're now getting ready to start laying the new track ๐Ÿšง๐Ÿš‰๐Ÿ‘ #HurstbridgeLine #transformingMelbourne
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
5 years
Where does the time go? Happy first Birthday, #Mernda rail! ๐ŸŽˆWe can't believe it's been one year since the new rail line opened. Passengers have made more than 1.8 million trips on the line since, and locals say the new line has โ€˜changed their livesโ€™.
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
4 years
๐Ÿคท How many L-beams does it take to make 2.5km of elevated rail? ๐Ÿ™‹ 268! ๐Ÿ—๏ธ All the bridge beams are now in place on the Bell to Moreland project. On average, it took the team less than two hours to install each beam! ๐Ÿ‘€ Watch the works unfold before your eyes.
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
2 years
๐Ÿ—๏ธ We've been busy in Preston! ๐Ÿš‰ Trains are now running on the new elevated rail bridge and 4 level crossings are gone for good. ๐Ÿ‘ทโ€โ™‚๏ธ Our crews are working on the second rail bridge and new stations at Preston and Bell. Plan for travel changes:
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
6 years
Waste not, want not ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ™Œ Thousands of tonnes of rail track and ballast removed from our #Caulfield to #Dandenong project has been donated to @YarraValleyRail They're putting it to good use - restoring the historic railway between #YarraGlen and #Healesville .
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7NEWS Melbourne
6 years
Thousands of tonnes of discarded rail tracks and gravel from Melbourneโ€™s level crossing removal projects are being recycled to help revive a long lost railway. #7News
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Level Crossing Removal Project
5 years
Most of #Melbourne has felt the frustration of the notorious bottleneck created by the #ToorakRd level crossing. We're getting rid of by building a rail bridge, easing congestion for 37,000 vehicles per day ๐Ÿš™๐Ÿš•๐Ÿšš๐ŸšŽ๐Ÿš’๐Ÿ๏ธ๐Ÿš‘ Works starting soon!
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Level Crossing Removal Project
3 months
๐Ÿ’จ Setting the pace at Pakenham! ๐Ÿš† 3 sets of boom gates will be gone, and 2 new stations will open in Pakenham this June! ๐Ÿ—๏ธ Buses will replace trains on sections of the Pakenham Line from 9pm, Friday 17 May to early June. ๐Ÿ‘€ Read more:
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
3 years
๐Ÿš† Every weekday 61 trains travel through the level crossings at Union and Mont Albert roads during the two-hour morning peak. That's 61 times that the traffic is held up and lives are put at risk each morning. So, we're getting rid of them โ€“ boom gates gone for good by 2023.
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
3 years
We've removed the Cherry Street level crossing in Werribee months ahead of schedule, making it the 46th level crossing gone for good โœ… The new road bridge is now open and directly connects Tarneit Road to Princes Highway ๐Ÿš— Read more โ€“
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
5 years
The HUGE Winter Blitz has come to a close on the #Frankston line. ๐Ÿš† The mammoth ๐Ÿ’ช effort saw around 350 crew work more than 5000 hours at #Carrum , and approximately 112,000 passengers using the replacement buses between Frankston and #Mordialloc . ๐ŸšŒ
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
8 months
The Camms Road, Cranbourne level crossing is no more โ€“ marking our 73rd removal! ๐Ÿฅณ Crews worked 24/7 for 43 days to complete the new road bridge. More on recent works:
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
7 years
A major milestone for #NoblePark with super T beam number 196 installed โ€“ that's 100% done! Next up: laying track ๐Ÿ’ช #transformingMelbourne
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
4 years
Heard the latest on our Bell to Moreland project? ๐ŸŽ‰ Our biggest ever level crossing removal blitz is on track to finish two weeks early, with trains running on the new Upfield elevated rail line from Monday 2 November. Read more:
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
4 months
๐Ÿ›Œ Putting Bedford to bed! ๐Ÿš— Bedford Road, Ringwood has reopened to traffic a week ahead of schedule, with trains now running through the new rail trench. ๐Ÿ™Œ This marks our 75th level crossing gone for good, a huge milestone for LXRP. ๐Ÿ“ฐ Read more:
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
6 years
Our major construction blitz on the #HurstbridgeLine is in full swing - here's what we got up to in the first week. Thanks for your patience while we get this job done ๐Ÿ™‚
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
1 year
Another one bites the dust ๐Ÿ‘‹ ๐Ÿ›  On Monday night, the Neerim Road boom gates went down for the final time ahead of Glen Huntlyโ€™s Big Dig.
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
4 years
The revitalised Mentone Station Gardens are now open ๐ŸŒณ The new station gardens include more green space and vegetation, as well as wider paths with ramps and handrails to improve access for all community members ๐ŸŒฑ Read more about the features โ€“
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
6 years
You've ridden the replacement buses ๐Ÿš You've taken the detours ๐Ÿš˜ You've followed the progress of this huge construction project ๐Ÿ—๏ธ๐Ÿšง๐Ÿ‘ท Now check out the phenomenal stats behind the removal of 25 #levelcrossings across Melbourne! ๐Ÿ™Œ #thanksforyourpatience #25GoneforGood
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
1 year
๐Ÿ‘‹ Last Friday night, the Glen Huntly Road boom gates went down for the last time. ๐Ÿ‘ทโ€โ™€๏ธ An all-woman crew worked to dismantle the boom gates. ๐Ÿšƒ Works to remove one of Melbourneโ€™s last tram squares, which slows down trams & trains moving through the crossing, also took place.
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
3 years
Ready to see your new stations, Pakenham? Weโ€™ll build 2 new stations at Pakenham & East Pakenham when we remove 3 level crossings at McGregor Road, Main Street and Racecourse Road. ๐Ÿ‘‡ Watch the video to see what theyโ€™ll look like. More on our website:
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
6 years
We aren't wasting any time at #Carnegie . Since Tuesday, we've already removed the overhead wires and tracks through the old station ๐Ÿšง๐Ÿ‘ท๐Ÿš‰ #thanksforyourpatience #transformingMelbourne
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
2 years
๐Ÿ“ธ Check out the latest aerial views from Preston, with the level crossings at Oakover Rd, Bell St, Cramer St & Murray Rd set to be gone for good next month! ๐Ÿš‰ Trains will be running on one side of the new elevated rail bridge in late May. For more:
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
2 years
๐Ÿšด Passing through Preston has never been easier! ๐Ÿ‘ Big news โ€“ the shared use path connecting Bell and Preston stations is now open! โšฝ๏ธ The community can now enjoy using the new path or try some of the new exercise equipment located behind Preston City Oval.
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
3 years
It's all coming together at Coburg! The car park on the eastern side of Coburg Station is now open, with entry via Victoria St. Pedestrians can now access the station from Bell St โœ”๏ธ Next month, weโ€™ll start planting trees underneath the rail line and around the new station ๐ŸŒฑ
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
8 years
We've got great news - on 29 August, the new #BentleighStation and #OrmondStation will OPEN!
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
3 years
Have you heard the news? Reservoir is home to an award-winning station! ๐Ÿ† The station has become the first in Australia to be awarded a 5 Star Green Star As Built rating by the Green Building Council of Australiaโญ Find out more,
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
4 years
๐Ÿ˜ We're loving these render vs reality comparisons from down at Carrum. ๐ŸŒด With the new foreshore park and McLeod Road extension now open, we hope locals will safely enjoy the amenities over summer. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Head to our website to see more spiffy snaps
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@levelcrossings
Level Crossing Removal Project
1 month
๐ŸŽ‰ Packing on the projects with Pakenham โ€“ our 80th level crossing gone for good! Trains are back on the Pakenham Line today and our new stations are open at Pakenham and East Pakenham. โžก๏ธ For more info, read our latest news:
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