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Victorian Seniors Festival 2008


Victorian Seniors cardholders are entitled to free economy travel on V/Line as part of the 2008 Victorian Seniors Festival on the following dates: 

  • Tuesday 7 October
  • Wednesday 8 October
  • Thursday 9 October
  • Saturday 11 October
  • Sunday 12 October

RESERVATIONS OPEN 10AM TUESDAY 2 SEPTEMBER 2008

To take advantage of the free travel, seniors are encouraged to travel at off peak times to increase the chance of securing a seat. Please try to avoid travelling in the peak when commuters are travelling to and from work.

Seniors can only travel economy class as part of the Seniors Free Travel week and First Class travel will incur the normal concession fare.

Free travel will NOT be available on:

  • The Overland
  • Sydney - XPT Trains
  • Speedlink
  • Canberra Link
  • Interstate destinations on the Daylink, Capital Link or Sapphire Coast Link.


ELIGIBILITY

Seniors who are in possession of a Victorian “Seniors Card” or temporary Victorian “Seniors Card” are entitled to free travel.

Seniors Cards holders from other Australian States and Territories are not eligible for free travel during the Victorian Seniors Festival and must purchase a full fare ticket for their journey.


RESERVATIONS

Reservations are required on all V/Line train services between: 

  • Melbourne and Albury
  • Melbourne and Bairnsdale
  • Melbourne and Swan Hill
  • Melbourne to Shepparton
  • Melbourne to Warrnambool
  • Melbourne to Ararat
  • Melbourne to Echuca and
  • All long distance coach services

Seats on these services must be reserved and seating is limited.


METROPOLITAN FREE TRAVEL

Metropolitan free travel will be available for 8 days from Sunday 5 October to Sunday 12 October (inclusive) including travel within the MET fare area serviced by V/Line trains to Melton, Sunbury and Craigieburn.


NON V/LINE BUS SERVICES IN COUNTRY AREAS

Free travel is available from Sunday 5 October to Sunday 12 October (inclusive) on all services on any day (includes all town and urban services in regional centres).


BOOKINGS & COLLECTION CONDITIONS 

  • Reservations can be made at V/Line stations, agents, by calling 136 196 and at premium metropolitan stations. Please call 136 196 for bookings to avoid queues.
  • Seniors planning to travel in parties of 12 or more people need to call (03) 9619 2338 after 10am on Tuesday 2 September to book their group.
  • Telephone bookings will be accepted, however, tickets must be collected at a station or agent no later than 48 hrs after the reservation has been made or the reservation will drop out of the system.



 




 
Last Updated: 28-Aug-2008

 
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