Locals are being urged to plan ahead as buses replace trains on the Sunbury line over several dates throughout September.
Buses will replace trains between North Melbourne and Sunshine between September 8 to 11.
There will also be disruptions from Sunbury from 11pm on September 20 to 24 September, and nightly disruptions from North Melbourne to Sunbury from September 28 to October 1.
A Metro Tunnel spokesperson told Star Weekly the disruptions will allow testing of new systems and infrastructure to occur for the Metro Tunnel project.
“We want to thank the community for their patience while we continue work on this city-shaping project that will change how Victorians and visitors get around the city,” the spokesperson said.
Metro Trains said it takes several measures to ensure passengers with disabilities continue to have accessible transport options during rail disruptions, including contractual arrangements that set out the expectation that all buses for rail replacements are ultra-low floor accessible vehicles.
To address situations where a wheelchair or mobility scooter cannot be accommodated on an accessible bus, Metro Trains said wheelchair accessible taxis are scheduled on standby and can be dispatched to support passengers in transferring to their destination.
If a staff member is not present to arrange this, details of how to access this service are provided via accessible signage, according to Metro Trains.
