Train services have returned to the Geelong Line following an intensive 72-day winter construction blitz to complete major construction on the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication.
The project has delivered eight kilometres of duplicated track, upgrades to Marshall and South Geelong stations and the removal of two dangerous level crossings.
Trains are now travelling over new rail bridges at Fyans Street and Surf Coast Highway, with the removal of the two level crossings reducing congestion for more than 46,000 drivers that use these roads each day.
The duplication of more than eight kilometres of track between South Geelong Station and Breakwater Road, and from Marshalltown Road to Waurn Ponds Station, will improve reliability for services – making it easier for trains to pass each other and reducing unexpected delays.
New station buildings are open at South Geelong and Marshall, with both featuring a second platform, accessible pedestrian overpasses, new car parking spaces and improved shelter and CCTV to improve safety for passengers.
Marshall Station features a waiting room for the first time, with passengers to benefit from 270 new car parking spaces at the station and a dedicated bus loop.
Artwork by local artist James Price has been revealed in full on the station pedestrian overpass and ramps, and highlights the themes of local sport and community in his design.
Crews will continue minor works at the stations including finishing the Yarra Street car park entrance and lifts at South Geelong Station, and the forecourt and lifts at Marshall Station, with work on landscaping and walking and cycling paths to continue in spring.
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