On board

V/Line has two types of locomotive hauled trains:

• N-Set trains run on several long-distance lines including the Warrnambool, Swan Hill, Shepparton and Albury lines as well as selected services to and from Bairnsdale.
• H-Set trains run on selected commuter services to and from Wyndham Vale, Bacchus Marsh and Seymour, as well as some Shepparton line services.     

 

 

 

 

 

Locomotive hauled fast facts

• N-Set trains feature a first class carriage, café bar and checked baggage facilities.
• N-Set locomotives are named after V/Line destinations in Victoria and southern New South Wales.
• H-Set trains are named after Norman Charles Harris who was Chairman of Commissioners of the Victorian Railways between 1940 and 1950.

 

 

Sprinter fast facts

• Sprinter trains operate selected commuter services to and from Wyndham Vale, Seymour, Traralgon, Kyneton and Bacchus Marsh.
• Sprinters are named after prominent Victorian sportspeople.

 

Most trains to and from Albury, Swan Hill, Shepparton, Warrnambool and select, locomotive-hauled Bairnsdale trains have Cafe Bar on board. Other services, as well as V/Line coaches, do not have this facility.

Sometimes we are unable to open the Cafe Bar in cases of staff illness or because they are required as a conductor on another train. Your conductor will let you know when the Cafe Bar is open for you to buy snacks, hot beverages and soft drinks.

The following Shepparton trains do not have Cafe Bar services:

• 05:15 Shepparton - Southern Cross service, Monday to Friday.
• 19:08 Southern Cross - Shepparton service, Monday to Friday.

 
Bring your own
 
You're welcome to bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks on board, but please be mindful of other customers by avoiding strong smelling food and ensuring drinks have a lid.
All drink containers must have a secure, fastening or spill-proof lid.
 
On V/Line coaches
 
Cold packaged foods can be consumed on V/Line coach services. Hot food or drink cannot be brought on board V/Line coach services.
 
All drink containers must have a secure, screw-top, fastening or spill-proof lid.
 
Alcohol
 
Alcohol is not served and customers are not permitted to drink it on board any V/Line services.

Hot Snacks

• Hot Dog - $4.40
• Gourmet Beef Pie - $5.50
• Gourmet Sausage Roll - $5.50
• Farmhouse Vegetable Roll (V) - $5.80
• Ham & Cheese Croissant - $5.00

Condiments

• Tomato sauce - $0.30
• American mustard - $0.30

Sandwiches

• Chicken Basil Pesto - $6.00
• Chicken Cheese & Mayonnaise - $6.00
• Egg & Chive on Rye (V) - $6.00
• Ham & Cheese - $6.00
• Roast Beef Cheese & Relish - $6.00
• Chicken Schnitzel with Sweet Chilli Mayo - $6.60

Wraps

• Pulled Pork with Ranch Slaw - $ 7.60
• Chicken Sundried with Tomato - $ 7.60
• Roasted Vegetable with Spiced Tomato (V) - $ 7.60
• Cheese & Biscuits - $ 4.00

Confectionery

• KIT KAT 45g - $2.60
• Mars, Snickers or Aero Bar - $2.60
• Go Natural Bars (assorted, GF) - $2.90
• Lolly Bags (assorted) - $4.00 
• Mentos (mint or fruit roll) - $2.00

Sweet Bakery Treats

• Sweet Muffins (assorted) - $3.30
• Assorted Slices (V, GF) - from $2.50
• Banana Bread (GF) - $2.50
• Cookies (assorted, GF available) - $2.80
• Fruit Cake Slice - $1.50

Savoury Snacks & Chilled Snacks

• Potato Chips - $2.60
• Twisties - $2.60
• Cheese & Biscuits - $4.00
• Dip & Crackers (GF, DF) - $3.80

Hot Drinks

• Tea / Herbal Tea - $3.00
• Cappuccino / Latte / Flat White - $3.50
• Long / Short Black - $3.50
• Hot Chocolate - $3.50

Cold Drinks

• Coke Varieties - $3.00
• Spring Water - $3.00
• Spring Water (lightly sparkling) - $3.20
• Spring Water (sparkling wild berry) - $3.20
• Deep Spring Lemon & Lime - $3.70
• Deep Spring Orange & Passionfruit - $3.70
• Orange Juice - $2.60
• Apple Juice - $2.60
• Apple & Blackcurrant Juice - $2.60

Other Items

• Tissues - Pocket pack - $2.00
• Panadol - $5.00
• Ball point pen - 4 colour - $4.00
• Kids activity bag (free with any purchase) - $1.00

V - Vegetarian
GF - Gluten free
DF - Dairy free

A quiet carriage is a dedicated zone on VLocity trains for customers who want to travel in a quieter environment.
 
The quiet carriage is a customer-regulated initiative, where travellers voluntarily turn down the volume on electronic devices, switch mobile phones to silent and speak quietly.
 
V/Line staff do not enforce quiet carriage courtesy.
 
V/Line train showing the quiet carriage which is usually the leading or rear carriage of the train
Please note that using headphones or earphones may not prevent other customers hearing very loud music, so it’s a good idea to check if people around you can also hear your music.

 

Prams and strollers
 
Prams, pushers and strollers can be taken on V/Line train services if there is room on board. On busy services you may be required to fold up your pram and store it in the appropriate area.
Please ask the conductor if you need assistance with storing your pram.
 
Baby change facilities
 
Our VLocity trains have toilets that are equipped with baby change facilities, however, our older locomotive carriages and Sprinter trains do not have these facilities.
Baby change facilities are also available at Southern Cross Station.
Find out about our Family Traveller ticket option.
 
Unaccompanied children
 
On V/Line services, children under 10 years old cannot travel alone. They must travel with a responsible person, except when travelling with other children to and from school.
 
In circumstances where a child under 10 years of age is found travelling alone, V/Line staff or coach drivers will escort the child to the next staffed V/Line station and transfer them to station staff who will contact the police to have the child returned to their parent or guardian.
 
Children aged 10 – 15 years may travel alone on V/Line services but the sole responsibility for the safety of the child remains with the parent or guardian who has care of the child.