A$6 billion Level Crossing Removal Programme

Overview:

• The Level Crossing Removal Programme is a fundamental feature of the Victorian government's infrastructure strategy, who have committed to the removal of 50 of the most dangerous and congested level crossings on the metropolitan rail network.
• The Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA) and VicRoads initiative involves a capital investment of $6 billion.
• LXRA are working on the removal of 9 level crossings between Caulfield and Dandenong including associated signalling, power upgrade and track and civil works, along with other works on the Caulfield to Dandenong rail corridor.
• VicRoads are engaged on all aspects of 10 level crossing removal projects—Glen Iris, Ormond, McKinnon, Bentleigh, Blackburn, Mitcham and two projects in each of St Albans and Bayswater.
• Apart from improving safety and traffic flow, the programme  is a crucial step in transforming Melbourne’s public transport system into an international-style metro, with more trains running more often.

Adam Majeed - Regional editor