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Preston level crossing removal

The level crossings at Oakover Road, Bell Street, Cramer Street and Murray Road in Preston are being removed by raising the Mernda line onto an elevated viaduct, with new stations to be constructed at Preston and Bell.

'Refuge 10m' signage on the worksite boundary fence at Preston

Wednesday 10 November 2021 9:02 PM
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New style 'NO EXIT' signage at the existing Preston station

Wednesday 10 November 2021 9:01 PM
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New elevated station taking shape above the existing Preston station

Wednesday 10 November 2021 9:01 PM
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'DO NOT ENTER. Use the pedestrian detour and follow signage and instructions' sign at the up end of the Preston station platforms

The only access to the station is at the down end of the station, so you need to take the long way around

Wednesday 10 November 2021 9:01 PM
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Low profile overhead stanchions allow the future elevated platforms to be constructed above the existing running lines

Wednesday 10 November 2021 9:01 PM
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New elevated station taking shape above the existing Preston station

Wednesday 10 November 2021 9:01 PM
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'Did you know - the Mernda line is unique as it cannot close for longer than 12 consecutive days' poster at Preston station

X'Trapolis trains are maintained at Epping Workshops, so closing the line would cause too many defective trains to pile up

Wednesday 10 November 2021 9:00 PM
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Pair of single track viaducts taking shape north of Preston station

Wednesday 10 November 2021 8:59 PM
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Concrete deck above the existing Preston station

Wednesday 10 November 2021 8:59 PM
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New elevated station taking shape above the existing Preston station

Wednesday 10 November 2021 8:59 PM
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New elevated station taking shape on the east side of Preston station

Wednesday 10 November 2021 8:57 PM
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New elevated station taking shape on the east side of Preston station

Wednesday 10 November 2021 8:55 PM
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Walkway to the temporary toilets on the west side of Bell station

Wednesday 10 November 2021 8:50 PM
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Temporary PSO pod on the west side of Bell station

Wednesday 10 November 2021 8:50 PM
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Temporary male and female toilets on the west side of Bell station

Wednesday 10 November 2021 8:50 PM
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Temporary accessible toilets on the west side of Bell station

Wednesday 10 November 2021 8:50 PM
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Temporary station office on the west side of Bell station

Wednesday 10 November 2021 8:49 PM
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'Changes to Bell station' signage at the entry to the station

Wednesday 10 November 2021 8:48 PM
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Up side station building at Bell demolished to make way for the new elevated station

Wednesday 10 November 2021 8:48 PM
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Pylons for the future elevated tracks taking shape at the Bell Street level crossing

Wednesday 10 November 2021 8:43 PM
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Future elevated station taking shape on the east side of Bell station

Wednesday 10 November 2021 8:43 PM
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New elevated tracks taking shape above Bell station on the east side

Tuesday 2 November 2021 2:21 PM
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New elevated tracks taking shape above Bell station on the east side

Tuesday 2 November 2021 2:21 PM
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