Enhancing Safety and Efficiency: Caulfield to Dandenong Project
The Caulfield to Dandenong project is a pivotal initiative aimed at improving transit safety and efficiency along one of Melbourne’s busiest routes.This project removes nine dangerous crossings and introduces an elevated rail line to create a seamless journey from Caulfield to Dandenong
Key Highlights of the Caulfield to Dandenong Project
The key enhancements in this stage include:
The Caulfield to Dandenong improvements include:
- Constructing three sections of elevated rail to elevate the rail line over existing level crossings at Grange, Koornang, Murrumbeena, and Poath roads between Caulfield and Hughesdale, Clayton and Centre roads in Clayton, and Corrigan, Heatherton, and Chandler roads in Noble Park.
- Rebuilding five train stations at Carnegie, Murrumbeena, Hughesdale, Clayton, and Noble Park.
- Extending 30 station platforms along the line to accommodate 65 longer, High Capacity Metro Trains, which will provide a 42% capacity increase, equivalent to an additional 20,000 passengers per day when introduced in 2018.
- Upgrading rail systems, power, and signaling on the line from Southern Cross to Cranbourne and Pakenham.
- Constructing 12km of shared bicycle and walking paths to connect Caulfield through to the EastLink trail.
- Creating 11 MCGs of new parkland and community open space beneath the elevated rail to connect and enhance local communities.
The Importance of the Caulfield to Dandenong Project
The Caulfield to Dandenong project is a major step toward creating safer, faster commuting options for Melbourne residents. By removing dangerous crossings and adding an elevated rail line, this initiative reduces congestion, enhances safety, and improves the flow between Caulfield and Dandenong.
Frequently Asked Questions
This project removes nine dangerous crossings and builds an elevated rail line to improve safety and efficiency between Caulfield and Dandenong.
It will enhance safety for both drivers and pedestrians, while also fostering stronger, safer, and more productive local communities