Ivanhoe Station will see some disruptions next weekend due to scheduled maintenance. From 1pm Friday 30 May to 10pm Sunday 1 June, temporary car park closures will be in place. Additionally, from 9pm Friday 30 May to last service Sunday 1 June, buses will replace trains on the Hurstbridge Line between Clifton Hill and Eltham.

While these works will cause inconvenience for commuters, they also mark a significant step forward for accessibility at Ivanhoe Station. Public Transport Victoria (PTV) has confirmed with us that Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSI) will be installed on both platforms during this time – a long-awaited improvement for accessibility at this station.

This installation follows years of persistent advocacy from Lilly’s family, community members, and disability access advocates. Despite Ivanhoe Station being overlooked for years, a determined campaign – backed by over 10,000 petition signatures – has ensured this issue received the attention it deserved.

If you’re in the area over the weekend, we’d love to see updates! Feel free to share photos of the progress in the comments.

Link to PTV Major disruptions on metropolitan trains

Link to PTV Ivanhoe Station Carpark closure

For more on the history of this campaign and the long-overdue upgrade, revisit the original announcement here: TGSI Installation Confirmed for Ivanhoe Station – May 2025