The Lilydale and Belgrave lines will fully reopen by 22 May, when the construction of Union Station is completed.
The opening date for the new station was announced on the government-ran Victoria’s Big Build Website.
“We thank residents, commuters and traders for their patience while we complete one of the biggest engineering projects ever undertaken in Melbourne’s east to make this area safer and less congested.” Level crossing removal project said.
“The new Union Station will open Monday 22 May and trains will return, running to the previous Surrey Hills Station schedule until the new timetable starts on Sunday 28 May.”
Trains have been replaced with buses across parts of the Belgrave and Lilydale line while construction of the station took place since 17 February.
