Melbourne commuters can expect two weeks of travel pain as more than half the city’s trains are replaced with buses.
At least eight lines will be out of action for widespread track repairs – placing increased pressure on replacement bus services due to a driver shortage.
Residents in the city’s west are being told to work from home until July 9 to alleviate potential congestion. Works for the West Gate Tunnel Project are expected to cause further strain on roads in and out of the CBD.
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